The NOTC Hall of Fame was established in 2013. The purposes of establishing a Hall of Fame include:
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Recognizing present and past members of the NOTC for their contributions to developing and improving running activities in the New Orleans area.
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Recognizing present and past members for their athletic achievements in club racing as members of the NOTC.
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Familiarizing area runners with the contributions and achievements of those who have come before.
To nominate an NOTC member for the Hall of Fame, please fill out the nomination form found HERE and email to hall-of-fame@nolatrackclub.org.
The 2026 class of inductees will be recognize at the 59th Al Briede Gold Cup X 63rd Anniversary Race on September 13th.
Current Members of the NOTC Hall of Fame
Class of 2025
Joey Provenzano
Class of 2025
Tom Sawyer
Class of 2025
Rudy Smith
Class of 2025
John Wilson
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
Randy Schmidt
Class of 2024
Ken Vicknair
Class of 2024
Dale Merceron
Class of 2024
Sal Lamandre
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Kathy Hardy
Class of 2023
John Wall
Class of 2023
Meyer Friedman
Class of 2023
Willie Stamm
Class of 2023
Class of 2022
Eugene Dedeaux
Class of 2022
Dickie Longo
Class of 2022
Brendan Minihan Jr.
Class of 2022
Mike Witkin
Class of 2022
Class of 2021
Oliver Marshall
Class of 2021
Diane Weiss
Class of 2021
Mario Lara
Class of 2021
Valerie Andrews
Class of 2021
Class of 2020
Mike Cambre
Class of 2020
Don Garvey
Class of 2020
Ron Brinkman
Class of 2020
Pat Driscoll
Class of 2020
Dr. Pat Hambrick
Class of 2020
Class of 2019
Junius Nixon
Class of 2019
Pete Soutullo
Class of 2019
Yvonne Lee Thomas
Class of 2019
Juan Perez
Class of 2019
Pam Williams Egan
Class of 2019
Class of 2018
Bobby Sahuque
Class of 2018
Carleton Smith
Class of 2018
Janet Earhart
Class of 2018
Bryan "Smitty" Smith
Class of 2018
Leonard Vergunst
Class of 2018
Class of 2017
J. Roger Brown
Class of 2017
Mark Marley
Class of 2017
Jenni Peters
Class of 2017
Phil Gioia
Class of 2017
Brendan Minihan, Sr.
Class of 2017
Class of 2016
Rick Lusky
Class of 2016
Ruby Chaney
Class of 2016
Kent McDonald
Class of 2016
Charlie Wimberley
Class of 2016
J.J. Waguespack
Class of 2016
Class of 2015
Taylor Aultman
Class of 2015
Alicia Sabi Courtney
Class of 2015
Harold Flettrich, Jr.
Class of 2015
Alceste Richard "Al" Ory
Class of 2015
Billie Simmons Sloss
Class of 2015
Class of 2014
Elisabeth Van Battum
Class of 2014
Don Brinkman
Class of 2014
Mayo "Mo" Emory
Class of 2014
Charlene Brinkman
Class of 2014
George Owen
Class of 2014
Inaugural Class of 2013
These pioneers, the founders of the New Orleans Track Club, played a crucial role in shaping the club legacy and promoting the sport within the community. Their dedication and passion laid the foundation for future generations of runners. We celebrate their contributions as we honor their memory in the NOTC Hall of Fame.