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USA BMX Hoosier Nationals Roll Into Fort Wayne for Three Days of BMX Racing

Fort Wayne BMX will host riders of all ages and skill levels Aug. 14-16 as competitors race for national points during Stop No. 24 of the 2026 USA BMX National Series.

TULSA, Okla. (Aug. 10, 2026)—Fort Wayne will host the 2026 USA BMX Hoosier Nationals at Fort Wayne BMX Aug. 14-16, as riders from across the country compete in the USA BMX National Series. The event is expected to draw hundreds of riders and spectators for three days of competition, with athletes vying for crucial national championship points and rankings. Thrilling head-to-head racing and the family-friendly atmosphere that surrounds the sport will showcase why BMX continues to captivate competitors and fans alike.

The Hoosier Nationals mark stop no.24 of the 2026 USA BMX National Series. The three-day BMX competition will be held at Fort Wayne BMX at 1750 Goshen Rd in Fort Wayne. Races begin at 1 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. 

"Fort Wayne BMX is thrilled to host the USA BMX Hoosier Nationals,” said Barney Goodwin, track operator at Fort Wayne BMX. “We've been working diligently to ensure this is a premier event, showcasing the best of BMX racing and the great community of Fort Wayne. We can't wait to welcome racers and families from all over!"

The road to a USA BMX National Championship runs through race weekends like this one. As part of the USA BMX National Series, the Hoosier Nationals will welcome riders from across the country who are chasing championship points and national rankings. With every gate drop, athletes will test their skill and determination, knowing that each lap and finish-line crossing could play a pivotal role in their pursuit of a national title.

"We are pleased to welcome USA BMX to one of Fort Wayne’s most significant and historic parks – Franke Park. We appreciate that the park’s Master Plan, announced in 2023, recognizes the value of the BMX track as a hub for hundreds of cyclists to visit each year,”said Jazmin Zavala, senior sports development manager at Visit Fort Wayne. “Working with USA BMX planners over the last several years, we are confident that the Hoosier Nationals will validate those efforts and put a spotlight on Fort Wayne BMX Race Park as a top tier venue to host more events of this caliber in the future.”

Beyond the excitement at the track, Fort Wayne invites visitors to experience its extensive trail network, beautiful parks and vibrant downtown district. With local dining, attractions and outdoor recreation just minutes away, BMX families and fans can turn race weekend into a memorable getaway. The full Hoosier Nationals schedule can be viewed here. For more information about attractions, dining and events in Fort Wayne, view Visit Fort Wayne at https://www.visitfortwayne.com/. 

For BMX fans who are unable to attend the competition in person, they can stream all the action live on FloSports at this link, with a FloSports subscription.

WHAT

USA BMX Hoosier Nationals

WHEN

Friday - Sunday, Aug. 14-16, 2026

• Friday: Racing begins at 1:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Racing begins at 9:30 a.m

• Sunday: Racing begins at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE

Fort Wayne BMX 

1750 Goshen Rd 

Fort Wayne, IN 46808 

COST               

• Free admission

• Parking is $10 per day

MEDIA

Interviews and visual opportunities are available with local BMX riders and/or a USA BMX representative. To secure, please contact Alayna Dalgleish at [email protected] or 360-703-8602. The full BMX image library can be found here. Please credit USA BMX if photos are published.

About USA BMX

Established as the American Bicycle Association in 1977 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ABA is the nation’s largest cycling organization with more than 70,000 members with combined racing and freestyle events at more than 300 sanctioned BMX tracks across the United States and Canada. ABA empowers and elevates the early stages of bicycle development by creating opportunities through facility development, programs, and national events. As a result, ABA has developed a structured blueprint. A cyclist can progress from humble beginnings on a balance bike to becoming a BMX Olympian by establishing these roots. 

Through STEAM, scholarships, freestyle amateur events, the national series, the Olympics and new facilities built across the United States, these four pillars under the USA BMX organization will impact young riders and families: USA BMX Foundation, USA BMX Freestyle, USA BMX Racing and ABA Ethos.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Organization: USA BMX

Event Name: USA BMX Hoosier Nationals

Series: 2026 USA BMX National Series (Stop #24)

Sport: BMX racing, cycling, action sports

Primary Location: Fort Wayne BMX, Fort Wayne, IN, USA 

Venue Address: 1750 Goshen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 USA

Event Dates: August 14-16, 2026

Contact (Media): Alayna Dalgleish | 360-703-8602 | [email protected]