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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

August 5, 2022 - August 14, 2022

The first rally was held on August 14, 1938, by the “Jackpine Gypsies” motorcycle club, who still own and operate the tracks, hillclimb, and field areas where the rally is centered. The first event was called the “Black Hills Classic” and consisted of a single race with nine participants and a small audience. The founder is generally considered to be Clarence “Pappy” Hoel. He purchased an Indian Motorcycle franchise in Sturgis in 1936 and formed the “Jackpine Gypsies” that same year. Jackpine Gypsies was inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1997.

The focus of a motorcycle rally was originally racing and stunts. In 1961, the rally was expanded to include the Hillclimb and Motocross races.[3] This could include half-mile track racing (the first year in Sturgis, there were 19 participants), intentional board wall crashes, ramp jumps and head-on collisions with automobiles.
The Sturgis Rally has been held every year, with exceptions during World War II. For instance, in 1942, the event was not held due to gasoline rationing.

 

Details

Start:
August 5, 2022
End:
August 14, 2022
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/

Venue

City of Sturgis
1040 Harley-Davidson Way,
Sturgis, SD 57785 United States
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Phone
605-720-0800