The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate hunting, fishing, motorsports and a new category – competitive barbecue – at its upcoming Outdoor Sports Luncheon presented by Bass Pro Shops.
President & CEO Rob Marsh on Monday announced the luncheon, set for 11 AM on Thursday, March 12 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield. It marks the fifth such ceremony since 2020 celebrating sports whose roots date to the state’s rich history of conservation, dirt-track racing on rural ovals and more.
Additionally, Mark Stahlman of Highland Springs Country Club will be bestowed the Ace Award.
“This should be a fun group to welcome into our Class of 2026,” Marsh said. “Each one has made a tremendous contribution to sports in Missouri.”
The Class of 2026 features:
- Mooneyham Racing Family – Motorsports
- Brad Leighninger – Barbecue Champion
- Richard Clark – Cross Country & Track Coach
- Steve Leivan – Dirt Bike Racer
- Dr. Grant Woods – Deer Hunting
- Lost Creek Bass Club
- Missouri State University Equestrian Team
- Bill Davenport – Fisherman
- Jason Farley – Pro Rodeo Clown & Barrelman
- Willow Springs High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Era of 1994-1999
- Mark Stahlman – Ace Award