Art Mchugh - Inducted 2004

From Flint, Michigan, Art “The Dart” Mchugh enjoyed delighting the T-Town crowd with his burst of speed, especially playing the devil in miss-and-out events. At the nationals in 1980, he placed third in the springs and fifth in the kilometer. In 1981, Art placed fourth in the sprints and fifth in the kilometer at nationals. After turning pro in 1983, he placed second in the U.S. championship sprints and sixth in the worlds. In 1985, he was T-Town Men’s Rider of the Year. he ten turned to announcing for a few years, becoming the favorite of many fans for his racer’s perspective in his commentary and colorful phrases like, “does he have any more suds left in those legs?” But his love of bike racing has drawn him back into competition several times when the urge strikes.