Sturgis Rally
Rally beginnings date back to ‘30s
Rally beginnings date back to ‘30s By: Sturgis Rally Daily June, 12 2007 "The races were promised to be the biggest ever held in this part of the country." How prophetic those words turned out to be! Nine racers participated in the first official Sturgis rally, competing for $750 in prize money. How far we've come . » read more
Gypsy members discuss rally's racing history
Gypsy members discuss rally's racing history By: Jason Gross, Meade County Times-Tribune June, 12 2007 Racing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, as one might suspect, has featured a lot of history over the last 6 1/2 decades. Neil Hultman joined the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in 1947. He has held almost every office. » read more
Motor Maid club honored
Motor Maid club honored By: Nicole Carlson, Staff Writer June, 12 2007 In today's world, it is not unusual to see a woman riding solo on a motorcycle. Women make up a large portion of the riders on the road. Although the presence of women motorcycle enthusiasts may be more noticeable more recent years, the concept of women riders is not a new one, especially to the Motor Maids. » read more
Hundreds of motorcycles assemble
Hundreds of motorcycles assemble By: Sturgis Rally Daily June, 12 2007 A report in the Sturgis Tribune newspaper written as the rally started its third decade noted, "You will get the thrill of seeing hundreds of motorcycles assembling to start the nationally known Gypsy tour and one of the fastest race events in the country." Three hundred eighty-eight cyclists participated in the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club tour during the 1950 rally. Prize money of $2,100 was at stake for winners of the "fastest race events in the country. » read more
The ‘60s start with 700 and grow
The ‘60s start with 700 and grow By: Sturgis Rally Daily June, 12 2007 Little information is available regarding the 1960 Black Hills Motor Classic. It was learned, however, that the crowd grew to 700 cyclists. More than 800 were fed at the city park. » read more
Preparations made to handle ‘troublemakers'
Preparations made to handle ‘troublemakers' By: Sturgis Rally Daily June, 12 2007 The decade of the 1970s started with a change. This was the first time arrangements for policing the Black Hills Motor Classic were held beforehand. It was explained at a press conference that preparations were needed to handle any "troublemakers. » read more
1976 Chaotic
1976 Chaotic By: Sturgis Rally Daily June, 12 2007 The 1976 rally was also memorable. Early Friday night of bike week a rumor began circulating of a near-riot at Sturgis City Park. Meade County Sheriff John Egger's estimate of a half dozen people arrested for "making trouble" was a little conservative. » read more
1982: The year the rally almost ended
1982: The year the rally almost ended By: Sturgis Rally Daily June, 12 2007 No history of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is complete without a discussion of 1982. This is billed as "the year the rally almost ended." The number of campers allowed to stay at the city park was capped at 2,500. » read more
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