Steve Veltman
Encyclopedia
Stephen James Veltman is a former American "Old School/Mid School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX)
racer whose prime competitive years were from 1981–1983 and 1989 to 1998. His nickname
during the time he first achieved fame as a 12 and 13 year old was "Spider-Man" due to the posture he had as he speed jumped his bicycle over moguls. He would be tucked all the way back over and just above the rear wheel. His right elbow would be down while his left up as opposed to having them near perfectly level. This along with his red and white Hutch uniform and helmet with mirrored lensed goggles gave an impression of the comic book superhero
Spider-Man
swinging on his web. His later moniker "V"-Dog" came into being concurrently with him joining the Vans Racing Team in April 1991. He was also known as "Primetime".
National Bicycle League (NBL)
American Bicycle Association (ABA)
**DAG District Age Group, NAG-National Age Group
In 1985 the ABA experimented with dividing the district points season from one year lasting from January 1 to December 31 to three four month long time periods at which a racer could earn a plate number for that time period and/or their age group and could race the rest of the year with it. The experiment lasted only for a year before the ABA reverted to a single year long points gathering season in 1986.
BMX
Bicycle motocross or BMX refers to the sport in which the main goal is extreme racing on bicycles in motocross style on tracks with inline start and expressive obstacles, and it is also the term that refers to the bicycle itself that is designed for dirt and motocross cycling.- History :BMX started...
racer whose prime competitive years were from 1981–1983 and 1989 to 1998. His nickname
Nickname
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during the time he first achieved fame as a 12 and 13 year old was "Spider-Man" due to the posture he had as he speed jumped his bicycle over moguls. He would be tucked all the way back over and just above the rear wheel. His right elbow would be down while his left up as opposed to having them near perfectly level. This along with his red and white Hutch uniform and helmet with mirrored lensed goggles gave an impression of the comic book superhero
Superhero
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Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
swinging on his web. His later moniker "V"-Dog" came into being concurrently with him joining the Vans Racing Team in April 1991. He was also known as "Primetime".
Racing career
----| Milestone | Event Details | |
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| Started racing: | At age 10 in early 1980 at the Armadillo Downs track in Conroe, Texas. His friends were racing so he saved up by mowing lawns and washed cars to get his first BMX bicycle, a Raliegh Rampar. Previously he played soccer from 4½ to 10 years old but felt that being on a team sport didn't let him shine to his maximum potential. After racing his first race he switched sports permently. Later in his career he would take a hiatus from the sport. Similar to what Brian Patterson Brian Patterson Brian Patterson is a former American "Old School" bicycle motocross racer.Brian Patterson is the younger of the most potent sibling combinations BMX has ever seen. With Brent the Brothers Patterson are the only brothers to both hold the National No.1 Pro title in any major BMX sanctioning body... did during the 1979 and part of the 1980 season, Steve Veltman took a year off from BMX after the 1985 season. He resumed local racing in early 1987. His first national back was the ABA Big "T" Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and... winning 17 & Over Open on May 9, 1987 and 17 & over Expert on May 10, 1987. |
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| Sanctioning body: | ||
| First race bike: | Raleigh Rampar. | |
| First race result: | Third Place in 10 novice. | |
| Home sanctioning body district(s): | National Bicycle Association National Bicycle Association The National Bicycle Association , later known as the National Bicycle Motocross Association was an United States based Bicycle Motocross sports sanctioning body originally based in Soledad, California that was created by Ernie Alexander in 1973 and ceased operations as an independent body in 1981... (NBA) District "T" (Texas) 1980-1981; American Bicycle Association American Bicycle Association The American Bicycle Association is a United States-based Bicycle Motocross sports governing body in Gilbert, Arizona created by Merl Mennenga and Gene Roden in 1977. It is the largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX. It has tracks in Canada and Mexico as well as in the USA... (ABA) Texas 3 (TX-3) 1980-1989 |
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| First win (local): | ||
| First sponsor: | World of Wheels in 1980. | |
| First national race result: | Did not make main in the 1980 American Bicycle Association American Bicycle Association The American Bicycle Association is a United States-based Bicycle Motocross sports governing body in Gilbert, Arizona created by Merl Mennenga and Gene Roden in 1977. It is the largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX. It has tracks in Canada and Mexico as well as in the USA... (ABA) Gnarler (Fall) Nationals in Anaheim, California Anaheim, California Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States... . |
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| First national win: | In 12 Expert at the ABA Ohio State Fair National on June 28, 1981. | |
| Turned Professional: | January 1990 at 20 years of age. | |
| First Professional race result: | Eighth place (last) in "A" pro at the ABA Silver Dollar Nationals (Day 1) on January 13, 1990 in Reno, Nevada Reno, Nevada Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area... . He won USD$60, the equivalent of USD 94.43 in 2007 (Cost of Living Calculator) |
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| First Professional win: | In Pro Open at the 1990 ABA Silver Dollar Nationals (Day 1) on January 13, 1990. He won US$460. or USD 723.96 in 2007. | |
| First Junior Men/Pro* race result: | See First Professional race result. | |
| First Junior Men/Pro win: | In "A" Pro at the 1990 ABA Silver Dollar Nationals (Day 2) on January 14, 1990. He won USD 525. or USD 826.26 in 2007. | |
| First Senior Pro** race result: | First place in "A" Pro at the National Bicycle League National Bicycle League The National Bicycle League is a United States based Bicycle Motocross sports sanctioning body originally based in Deerfield Beach, Florida but after several moves it was based in Hilliard, Ohio... (NBL) "Round 4: Duel in the Desert" national in Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... on February 10, 1990. |
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| First Senior Pro win: | See above. | |
| Height and weight at height of his career: | Ht:6'0" Wt:208 lbs. | |
| Retired: | 2004. However, after a two year layoff he raced Vet pro at the ABA Grand National in the Race of Champions pre race On November 25, 2006 and came in third. | |
Amateur
- World of Wheels (bike shop): 1980
- Mongoose (BMX Products) (co-factory): 1980
- Bassett: Early 1981-November 1981
- Hutch Hi-Performance BMX/Products: November 27, 1981-Mid 1986. Richard Hutchins, the owner of Hutch Hi-Performance, first saw Steve (after Steve's father Jim Veltman pointed him out) at an 1981 ABA National in Ohio. He won his class. Mr. Hutchins next saw him at the 1981 ABA Grand National pre-race. He showed enough talent to give him a uniform to wear at the Grand Nationals proper the next two days. After Steve placed fourth in 12 Expert, he gave him a formal and full sponsorship immediately afterword. Veltman's first race for Hutch was the ABA Winter Shootout Triple pointer in Jersey City, New JerseyJersey City, New JerseyJersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
on December 13, 1981. Veltman took a year hiatus from the National BMX racing circuit starting in mid 1986 (sometime after the Murray World Cup) due to burn out laking the will to win and craving the desire to do other things. He returned in mid 1987 after that desire to complete returned
- McDonald's: Mid 1987-Late October 1988. McDonald'sMcDonald'sMcDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
, like it's competitor Hardee'sHardee'sHardee's is a restaurant chain, located mostly in the Southeast and Midwestern regions of the United States. It has evolved through several corporate ownerships since its establishment in 1960. It is currently owned and operated by CKE Restaurants. Along with its sibling restaurant chain, Carl's...
, fielded a BMX team but the McDonald's team lasted two years compared to the one the Hardee's team lasted. McDonald's shut down its BMX effort in October 1988.
- U.S. Boss Racing Products: Late October 1988-December 1989. Veltman would turn pro with this sponsor.
Professional
- U.S. Boss Racing Products: Late October 1988-December 1989. Shortly after McDonald's discontinued its BMX effort, Veltman joined U.S. Boss. The ABA Fall Nationals on October 29 in Orlando, FloridaOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
was the first race with his new sponsor.
- L&S (Lucia & Son) Racing: January 1990-April 1991. L&S was started by the same person who previously owned U.S. Boss Racing Products, Carlo Lucia.
- Vans (Van Doran Rubber Company): April 1991-March 1992. Veltman started a brief retirement to concentrate on school.
- ODI (Ornate Design, Inc*): November 26, 1992-November 29, 1992. He showed up at the 1992 ABA Grandnationals in an ODI jersey. It was his first race since his approximately eight month hiatus to concentrate on school. This sponsorship lasted the duration of the 1992 ABA Grandnationals.
- U.S. Boss Racing Products: November 29, 1992-December 1995. Veltman during the 1995 season went into a brief retirement. He returned to the racing circuit at the beginning of 1996.
- Torker: January 1996-January 1998
- Next: Late August 1998-Late November 1999
- Magna: Late November 1999-2001
- ODI: 2003 This company started out making Christmas ornaments but switched to making bicycle grips and later grips for power tools as well as BMX and skateboardingSkateboardingSkateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
accessories.
- Answer Products: 2003
- GT (Gary Turner) Bicycles: 2004
Amateur
National Bicycle Association (NBA)- None
National Bicycle League (NBL)
- None
American Bicycle Association (ABA)
- 1980 Texas State Champion
- 1981 Texas District 3 (TX-3) No.1
- 1982 12 Expert North Central Gold Cup Champion
- 1982 13 Expert Grandnational Champion
- 1982 National No.1 Amateur
- 1982 National No.1 Cruiser
- 1982 13 Expert Jag World Champion (ABA sanctioned)
- 1983 14 Expert and 13-13 Cruiser International Super Bowl of BMX Champion.*
- 1985 15 Expert and 15 Cruiser Winter Season TX-3 District Age Group (DAG) No.1**
**DAG District Age Group, NAG-National Age Group
In 1985 the ABA experimented with dividing the district points season from one year lasting from January 1 to December 31 to three four month long time periods at which a racer could earn a plate number for that time period and/or their age group and could race the rest of the year with it. The experiment lasted only for a year before the ABA reverted to a single year long points gathering season in 1986.
United States Bicycle Motocross Association (USBA)
- 1985 16 Cruiser Grandnational Champion
International Bicycle Motocross Federation (IBMXF)
- 1982 12 Expert World Champion
- 1982 13 & Under Cruiser World Champion
- 1989 18 to 24 Cruiser World Champion.
Other Titles
- 1981 12 Expert Jag World Champion (USCF sanctioned)
Professional
National Bicycle AssociationNational Bicycle Association
The National Bicycle Association , later known as the National Bicycle Motocross Association was an United States based Bicycle Motocross sports sanctioning body originally based in Soledad, California that was created by Ernie Alexander in 1973 and ceased operations as an independent body in 1981...
(NBA)
- None
National Bicycle League
National Bicycle League
The National Bicycle League is a United States based Bicycle Motocross sports sanctioning body originally based in Deerfield Beach, Florida but after several moves it was based in Hilliard, Ohio...
(NBL)
- 1991 20" Pro Grandnational Champion
American Bicycle Association
American Bicycle Association
The American Bicycle Association is a United States-based Bicycle Motocross sports governing body in Gilbert, Arizona created by Merl Mennenga and Gene Roden in 1977. It is the largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX. It has tracks in Canada and Mexico as well as in the USA...
(ABA)
- 1990 Pro U.S Gold Cup West Champion
- 1990 Pro Super Cup Champion
- 1993 National No.1 Pro. He won a black 1993 Ford Ranger
United States Bicycle Motocross Association
United States Bicycle Motocross Association
The United States Bicycle Association was a short lived Bicycle Motocross national sanctioning body based in Tempe, Arizona. It was founded in March 1984 by five former members of the American Bicycle Association : Rich Mann, Dave Cook, Geoff Sims, Steve Schaefer and Rod Keeling, who became the...
(USBA)
- None
International Bicycle Motocross Federation (IBMXF)
- None
Pro Series Championships
Notable accolades
- He was the first ABA racer, amateur or professional, to take two ABA No.1 national titles in the same year. 1982 in Amateur 20" and Amateur Cruiser Class.
- He displayed something of an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age (13 years old at the time) by manufacturing and marketing "Rad Kaps", diceDiceA die is a small throwable object with multiple resting positions, used for generating random numbers...
cubes converted into bicycle tire valve caps which sold briskly.
- He also displayed innovation as the inventor of the Posi-Stop brake cable guide. The Posi-Stop was a combination seat clamp and caliper brake cable guide that supposed to improve the performance of such brakes. It was later manufactured and sold by Oddessey under the "Pozi-Stop" (note adjusted spelling) name.
- He became part of the venerable WheatiesWheatiesWheaties is a brand of General Mills breakfast cereal. It is well known for featuring prominent athletes on the exterior of the package, and has become a major cultural icon...
advertising campaignAdvertising campaignAn advertising campaign is a series of advertisement messages that share a single idea and theme which make up an integrated marketing communication...
on August 14, 1983 by being featured on the box of their cerealCerealCereals are grasses cultivated for the edible components of their grain , composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran...
product, joining a long line of sports legends such as Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
, Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
, Babe Didrikson, Jackie RobinsonJackie RobinsonJack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947...
, Wilt ChamberlainWilt ChamberlainWilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he also played for the Harlem Globetrotters prior to playing in the NBA...
and Bruce JennerBruce JennerWilliam Bruce Jenner is a former U.S. track and field athlete, motivational speaker, socialite and television personality. He won the gold medal for decathlon in the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics....
. - Named the fourteenth of the 25 Hottest amateurs in BMX racing in a 1984 survey conducted by BMX Plus! for the opinions of four prominent figures in BMX: Two racers, Brent PattersonBrent Patterson (BMX rider)Brent Hathaway Patterson is a former American "Old School" bicycle motocross racer....
and Mike PoulsonMike PoulsonMichael Poulson is an American "Old School" former professional Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1981-1987.-Racing career milestones:...
; and two team officials: Dr. Gary Scofield of GT, Howard Wharthon of Diamond Back.
- Named one of BMX Action's "Terrible Ten" of top amateurs and future pros for 1988
- Name by the ABA's BMXer magazine as the 1993 Golden Crank "Pro of the Year" Award.
- Named 1994 "Racer of the Year" by BMX Plus!. No voter break down given.
- He set and held the record for most pro wins in a season in the ABA at 14 in 1993 until John PurseJohn PurseJohn Eric Purse is a former American professional "Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer...
broke it in 1998.
- In 1996 he set and held the World Bunny Hop record at 46 inches overtaking fellow racer's Brian Lopes record. The Bunny Hop is basically a high jump on a bicycle. Like in an Track and FieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
High JumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
a take off ramp is not used and elevation is accomplished purely by muscle power and momentum. A jump is attempted either with either a rolling launch or at a near stand still. The front end of the bicycle is pulled up as one jumps up on the pedals. When the body is fully erect as if standing the handle bars of the pulled up front end is at waste level. At this juncture the rider pulls up on the bar further as his momentum is still going up. A moment later the rider pushes forward on the bars and brings his legs up to the point that his thighs are parallel to the ground. If done properly the rear wheel of the bicycle should come up with his legs and he should end up in a fully tucked position as if going over a speed jump, but in mid air; in Veltman's case 46" inches in mid air. The whole exercise only last about a second and a half.
Significant injuries
- Was laid up with mononucleosisInfectious mononucleosisInfectious mononucleosis is an infectious, widespread viral...
for nearly two months after the 1988 ABA Grand Nationals. The 1989 ABA Winter Nationals held on February 18 and 19 in Chandler, ArizonaChandler, Arizona-Demographics:As of the Census of 2010, there were 236,123 people, 86,924 households, and 60,212 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 21.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.3%...
was his first race back.
- Broke Collar Bone at the ABA Mid America Nationals in Lincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaThe City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
on March 1, 1992 (day 2) Laid up two months. This was the first significant BMX related injury he had ever had. Prior to this incident, he had never broken a bone racing.
- Was laid up for three months with severe back problems beginning in with his inury at the Silverdollar Nationals in Reno, NevadaReno, NevadaReno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
on January 8 or 9, 1994. He tore tendons and tissue in his lower spine. His first race back was the ABA U.S. Nationals in Clovis, CaliforniaClovis, CaliforniaClovis is a city in Fresno County, California, United States, northeast of Fresno. The population is estimated to be 97,218 as of September, 2011. Clovis is located northeast of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 361 feet .-History:...
on March 11, 1994.
- He separated his right wrist at the ABA Empire National in Kingston, New YorkKingston, New YorkKingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, USA. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. It became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British Oct. 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga...
on August 20, 1994. He crashed leading the first pro main on day 1, "endoing" (his front wheel hitting the front side of the jump incorrectly) on a set of triple moguls. He was laid up until just before the ABA Gold Cup East race in Blue Springs, MissouriBlue Springs, MissouriBlue Springs is a city in Jackson County, Missouri and is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2010 census the population at 52,575.- Geography :...
on September 25, 1994. However, he would suffer another injury immediately.
- He suffered a snapped interior crucia ligament with possible cartilage damage in his knee during a practice session two days before the ABA Gold Cup East race in Blue Springs, MissouriBlue Springs, MissouriBlue Springs is a city in Jackson County, Missouri and is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2010 census the population at 52,575.- Geography :...
on September 23, 1994. He had to have surgery with a donor ligament to replace his snapped one. In total he was out with injuries for six consecutive months until the week of March 9, 1995 and returned to national competition for the ABA Winternationals in Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdale, ArizonaScottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
on March 18, 1995.
Post BMX career
Steve Veltman is currently a Personal TrainerPersonal trainer
A personal trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments...
in the San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
area. He still occasionally races BMX in ABA Veteran Pro class. He recently came in third place on Friday, November 24, 2006 during the ABA Grand National.
BMX press magazine interviews and articles
- "Hutch's #1 Hero" ABA Action March 1982 Vol.6 No.3 pg.16
- "Steve Veltman: "V" is for Victory" Bicycle and Dirt March 1983 Vol.1 No.7 pg.41
- "Hutch's Steve Veltman: Interview with a National Champion"Super BMX May 1983 Vol.10 No.5 pg.56
- "Fast Talk: Steve Veltman" BMX Plus! May 1984 Vol.7 No.5 pg.71 Mini interview.
- "New Kids on the Block" Go September 1990 Vol.1 Iss.11 pg.52 A joint interview article with fellow rookie pros Kenny MayKenny MayKenneth Henry May is a former American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1985 to 2000....
and Matt HadanMatt HadanMatthew Merle Hadan is an American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years are from 1985-1995. Nicknamed early in his career "The Master" and later "The Diesel"....
. - "Young Guns!!!" BMX Plus! October 1990 Vol.13 No.10 pg.64 Joint interview with fellow rookie pros Eric CarterEric CarterEric Robert Carter is a former American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1983 to 1998...
, Tim Hall, Kenny May, and Matt Hadan. - "Steve Veltman and the Art of Rolling" Go July 1991 Vol.2 Iss.9 pg.19 How to article on speed jumping.
- "Vans' Grand Slam! Taking a stand on BMX!" BMX Plus! April 1992 Vol.15 No.4 pg.35 Interviews with Steve Veltman and his teammates Terry TenetteTerry TenetteTerry Tenette is a professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1989 to 1998....
, Pete LoncarevichPete LoncarevichPeter Loncarevich is a former Bicycle Motocross racer. Loncarevich was an "Old School" professional BMX racer whose prime competitive years were from 1980 to 1994....
and Racer/Team manager Everette Rosecrans. - "totally mental: Steve Veltman: 1993 aba no.1 pro" American BMXer December 1994 Vol.16 Iss.11 pg.32
- "Steve Veltman" Snap BMX Magazine May/June 1997 Vol.4 No.3 Iss.16 pg.30
BMX magazine covers
Bicycle Motocross News:- None
Minicycle/BMX Action & Super BMX:
- None
Bicycle Motocross Action & Go:
- November 1990 Vol.2 Iss.1 ahead of Billy GriggsBilly GriggsWilliam Luther Griggs is an American "Old School/Mid School" former professional Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1985 to 1996....
, Traves Chipres and Mike King. In insert John Paul Rogers (Go).
BMX Plus!:
- August 1990 Vol.13 No.8 behind Greg HillGreg A. HillGregory Alan Hill is a former "Old School" professional bicycle motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1977 to 1989...
& Brian Lopes - October 1991 Vol.14 No.10 trailing Gary EllisGary EllisGary Leo Ellis Jr. was an American "Old School" professional bicycle motocross racer.Ellis was one of the last of the "Old School" BMX racers whose careers started in the 1970s to early 1980s. His prime competitive years were from 1982-1996.Nickname: "The Lumberjack"...
, Todd Corbitt & Pete LoncarevichPete LoncarevichPeter Loncarevich is a former Bicycle Motocross racer. Loncarevich was an "Old School" professional BMX racer whose prime competitive years were from 1980 to 1994....
. - December 1993 Vol.16 No.12 behind Danny NelsonDanny NelsonDaniel Lee Nelson was an American professional "Mid & Current School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years are from 1993 to 2003. His nickname is "Thunder".-Racing career milestones:...
(51). In insert freestyler Dave Mirra. - March 1994 Vol.17 No.3 Fourth from right on the starting gate with fellow pros (5) Brian Lopes (first from right), Mike King, Eric CarterEric CarterEric Robert Carter is a former American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1983 to 1998...
(25), Pete LoncarevichPete LoncarevichPeter Loncarevich is a former Bicycle Motocross racer. Loncarevich was an "Old School" professional BMX racer whose prime competitive years were from 1980 to 1994....
(partly obscured on Veltman's right), & and unidentified. In top insert Haro Monocoque BMX racing bicycle.
Total BMX:
- March 1983. In insert Brian PattersonBrian PattersonBrian Patterson is a former American "Old School" bicycle motocross racer.Brian Patterson is the younger of the most potent sibling combinations BMX has ever seen. With Brent the Brothers Patterson are the only brothers to both hold the National No.1 Pro title in any major BMX sanctioning body...
.
Bicycles and Dirt:
- March 1983 Vol.1 No.7 Inset: Gary EllisGary EllisGary Leo Ellis Jr. was an American "Old School" professional bicycle motocross racer.Ellis was one of the last of the "Old School" BMX racers whose careers started in the 1970s to early 1980s. His prime competitive years were from 1982-1996.Nickname: "The Lumberjack"...
and an unidentified racer.
Snap BMX Magazine & Transworld BMX:
Moto Mag:
- None
NBA World & NBmxA World (The official NBA/NBmxA membership publication):
- None
Bicycles Today & BMX Today (The official NBL publication under two names):
ABA Action, American BMXer, BMXer (The official ABA publication under three names):
- ABA Action November 1981 Vol.5 No.10
- ABA Action April 1983 Vol.6 No.3 standing with Brent PattersonBrent Patterson (BMX rider)Brent Hathaway Patterson is a former American "Old School" bicycle motocross racer....
, Robert Fehd, Debbie KalsowDebbie KalsowDebra Lynn Kalsow was an American amateur "Old School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1981-1985.-Racing career milestones:----Started racing: At age 11 in 1979...
and Greg HillGreg A. HillGregory Alan Hill is a former "Old School" professional bicycle motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1977 to 1989... - American BMXer December 1984 Vol.7 No.11
- American BMXer December 1994 Vol.16 Iss.11
USBA Racer (The official USBA membership publication:):"