The entire GNCC racing community is devasted to hear of the loss of AMA Hall of Famer and off-road legend, Ed Lojak. Ed passed peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, after a short illness. Ed was just 63 years old. 

Ed was the original GOAT of off-road racing.  His accomplishments included nine Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Overall Titles (1980-1984, 1986-1989); five International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) competitions, earning two gold and two silver medals for Team USA (1979-1982); three AMA National Hare Scramble Overall Championships (1982, 1983, 1987; and two Blackwater “100” Overall Wins (1984 & 1989).  In recognition of his accomplishments, Ed was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2017.  This year, Ed and his family celebrated 50 years of their family business, Lojaks Cycle Sales (1974-2024). 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Thursday, July 11 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. (347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum) where a blessing service will be held on Friday, July 12 at 11 AM. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held on Friday, July 12 from 4-8PM at Fawn #1 Fire Hall. All are welcome.

Godspeed, Big Ed.