During its October Cars & Coffee event, the Museum of American Speed will host an outdoor panel discussion and meet & greet event featuring BMX (bicycle motocross) pros and enthusiasts Tim Lillethorup, Karl Hinkley, Brad Fanshaw, Greg Grubbs, and Tim Matthews on their experiences in racing, stunts, and BMX culture. From early days on the track to big moments on the national stage, they will give a behind-the-scenes look at what makes BMX so special. The panel will also talk about how BMX has evolved over the years—covering everything from bikes and gear to tricks, music, and fashion.

The panel discussion is scheduled for 9:15 a.m., followed by a BMX drag race and stunt show.

All outdoor activities are open to the public and free. Admission will be charged for visits inside the museum.

Tim Lillethorup is a pioneer of Nebraska BMX who helped build the state’s first tracks in the 1970s and co-founded the Bill’s Bicycle Barn race team in Omaha. As one of Nebraska’s first pro BMX riders, he competed nationally through the 1980s, racking up wins in both the Pro and Cruiser divisions. Off the track, Tim became a key voice in BMX media as a photographer and editor for ABA Action and Bicycles & Dirt, later launching BMXTV and producing the sport’s first live race webcasts. He also co-founded Reach BMX Systems and the Direct Link BMX team, mentoring new riders and innovating frame design. In 2010, he was inducted into the Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame, which he helped create to celebrate the history and community of the sport he helped shape.

Karl “Crazy Karl” Hinkley has been part of the BMX world for decades—as a racer, stunt rider, and community builder. He started out racing BMX competitively and made a name for himself on the national circuit before shifting into the freestyle and stunt scene, where his big air tricks and fearless riding earned him his nickname. Over the years, he’s toured the country performing at schools, fairs, and major events, using BMX as a way to entertain, inspire, and connect with people. These days, he’s the heart behind the Nowear Compound in Unadilla, Nebraska—a free, six-acre BMX park with trails, ramps, and the state’s only indoor foam pit—and runs Nowear BMX, a U.S.-made parts company. Whether he’s riding, building, or mentoring, Karl’s mission has always been about giving back and helping the next generation find their place in the sport.

Brad Fanshaw was one of the original BMX kids in Nebraska, helping build the scene from the ground up. He started racing in San Diego, but when his family moved to Omaha in 1975, he jumped right in—helping create the Spinnin’ Spokes BMX track and racing at Yankee Hill, Nebraska’s first official BMX track. Brad rode for Bill’s Bicycle Barn and went on to compete at the pro level, even landing in the ABA’s national top 15. Off the track, he helped shape BMX media as Editor of ABA Action and Bicycles & Dirt, and later worked in marketing for the American Bicycle Association. He was inducted into the Nebraska BMX Hall of Fame in 2010 for everything he’s done to grow the sport.