Artifact ID: 26.0028
Artifact Name: 2000 ABA 3rd Place Plaque
Category: Awards
Source: The Leary Locker
Collection: Lititz BMX Archive
Location: Lititz, Pennsylvania
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Harry Leary – 2000 ABA 3rd Place Plaque
Harry Leary – 2000 ABA 3rd Place Plaque
This 3rd Place plaque from the 2000 BMX racing season was earned by BMX pioneer Harry Leary in competition sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association (ABA). The award represents Leary’s continued participation in organized BMX racing decades after he first rose to prominence during the sport’s early formative years.
Harry Leary became one of the most recognizable racers of BMX’s early era during the late 1970s and 1980s. Known for his aggressive riding style and the iconic “Leary Air,” he helped define the excitement and athleticism that brought attention to BMX racing as it grew from local tracks into a nationally organized sport. His racing career spanned multiple decades, making him one of the few riders able to bridge the gap between the early grassroots years of BMX and the more structured racing programs that followed.
By the year 2000, the American Bicycle Association had become one of the primary sanctioning bodies organizing BMX racing across the United States. The ABA helped standardize race formats, points systems, and championship structures, allowing riders of all ages and skill levels to compete within a national framework. Leary’s continued presence in these events highlights his lasting dedication to the sport and his willingness to compete alongside newer generations of BMX racers.
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Artifact 26.0010 - Official ABA 2003 Racing Rule Book
Artifact 26.0030 - Harry Leary's 2017 UCI Worlds Championship Helmet
Artifact 26.0097 - 2018 Gold Cup Regional Championship "3rd" Place Plaque
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