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Tonight’s concert line-up
Adelitas Way
Nicnos
Saturday
Aug. 8, 2015
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Epic rally ends
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Sat 8/8
Sun 8/9
Mon 8/10
Don’t Miss
Chief Jim Bush
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Bikini Team
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Ride Spearfish Canyon
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Woody’s FArewell
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Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s
Wolfman Jack Stage
Tonight
7 PM ............................ Nicnos
8:30 PM................ Adelitas Way
10:30 PM ........................... WAR
Now let’s get set for the Chip’s 35th!
S
o that’s it; we’ve come to the last official
day of the 75th Sturgis Rally—and it was
one for the record books. With ten days of
scheduled events and a week or so of scattered motorcycle traffic on either side of the
official days, this rally pushed the limits to be bigger
than ever.
At the Buffalo Chip, campers and guests found
the best concerts and the stellar party they expected
plus so much more. Signature Charity Rides, a worldrecord-setting motorcycle jump, and a military appreciation day like no other rolled out smoothly, as if
precision planned. After a year of anticipation, we got
together at the Chip for the week and made the most
of coming home once again. First time campers and
guests are now part of the Chip family, too,
The Chip staff work all year long for Rally week
and the truth is, we hate to see you go. Because it’s
only The Best Party Anywhere™ when you arrive to
make it that. So let’s not say goodbye, let’s just say
hasta la vista, baby because like The Terminator, we
want you to be back next year!
And what a year it will be! Make plans now to
join us in 2016 for the Chip’s 35th anniversary year.
Expect the party to continue hardy, too because we’re
already planning a spectacular celebration you can’t
miss.
If you have a favorite camping spot, you’d be wise
to book it now. Equally important, the prices will
never be lower than they are today so that’s another
reason to plan ahead. You know what to do: visit
www.buffalochip.com or give a call.
We’ll see you next year!
See you next year - Ride free, take risks!
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Today’s Itinerary
• 11:00 am – Conduct a Series of
Ridiculous Poses: Miss Chippie is the
perfect place to get a little goofy.
• Noon – Chill Out at the Ultimate
Vape Lounge: Try some of the finest
vaping products on the market.
• 1:30 pm – Have a “WTF?!” Moment
at the Unimotorcycle Drag Races:
Whipped cream wrestling, too.
• 6:00 pm –See Strong Women at the
Rolling Sturgis Roller Derby: These
ladies don’t mess around.
• 7:00 pm – Show Your Love for Real
Deal Rock ‘n’ Roll: Nicnos is rocking
the main stage and you’re in the front
row with your fist in the air.
• 8:30 pm – Start Jumping and Don’t
Quit: ‘til Adelitas Way is done.
Staff pick • 10:15 PM
Miss Buffalo Chip Finals
The Miss Buffalo Chip Pageant contestants
are some of the hardest working ladies at the
Rally. They bust their butts all week long bartending, washing bikes, appearing at events
and more. But where they really shine is the
stage, and they love an audience. That’s why I
wouldn’t miss the Miss Buffalo Chip finals for
the world. Be there rev your engine for your
favorite contestants–they deserve it.
– Greg Smith, Sponsorship
• 10:30 pm – Make Love and WAR at
the Same Time: Do the right thing–be
WAR’s friend as they kick out the jams
from the Wolfman Jack Stage.
• Midnight – Have One Hell of a Last
Hurrah: You’ve done it all. You’re a
certified Chipster, a Rally badass, and
you partied like a rock star at the Party
of the Century. We’ll see your smiling
faces next year.
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We are Chipsters
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015
Sturgis
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5 Minutes with
Chief Jim Bush
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Art of the Lakota & More
Jim Bush started with the Sturgis Police Department as a reserve officer in 1978. He retires this
year after 38 years of service - and has yet to own
a motorcycle!
SRD: Do you have more officers on board for the
75th this year?
Jim Bush: I have the same number I have since
1995. We’re not a very large department and every
one of my regulars has to take on a supervisory role
for rally. They make me look good. They do their
jobs and I couldn’t do it without them. It sounds
corny but it’s true.
SRD: Locals say visitors are more likely to get a
warning than a citation. True?
JB: We give a lot of verbal warnings about open
containers. We pour out enough beer to fill a truck!
SRD: Do you remember working your first
Sturgis Rally?
JB: I was riding with a captain in the department
and we turned on Junction and he said, ‘My God,
Bush, they’re starting to park in the second block;
we’ve lost control!’ Now they cover the whole city!
SRD: Were you amid the mayhem in City Park
in 1982?
JB: Yes, I remember one night they knocked out
a window in the patrol car and the light bar was
broken. You’d make a traffic stop down there and
they’d throw rocks and shoot, they’d start fires across
the road and stop traffic, drag raced and burnt the
portable toiles, get the blue bus down there and
have girlie shows. The locals just got tired of it.
Then the big campgrounds started up and that was
good. The event would have killed itself if it had
stayed in town.
SRD: What’s your favorite rally so far?
JB: I don’t know if I have a favorite one. They’ve
all been fun! In all of the 38 years I’ve always
enjoyed this job,. There wasn’t a day I didn’t want
to come to work.
SRD: How has the rally changed locally?
JB: Back in the day we used to get a lot of complaints from the local people, but I get very few
anymore. They’ve mostly got involved by working
at the rally in some way or they rent their house
out and leave for the week. They’ve learned how to
handle it.
SRD: So most of the locals like the Rally now?
JB: That old couple I talked to summed it up
best and I never forgot it. They said: It’s like going
Within our historical building you’ll find the finest
collection of Plains Indian Arts, Crafts and Jewelry,
plus Pine Art and Prints, Glassware, Pottery, Toys,
an incredible selection of Native American and
Pioneer Books, Tapes, CDs, Videos, Out-of-Print
Collector Books and unique Craft Supplies.
on vacation and never leaving your front porch!
It’s amazing actually, how this town transitions,
adding 700 to 800 new retail stores in a week. That
would be chaos anywhere!
SRD: So how does the town make it work?
JB: There are three facets; the public safety people, the local people, and the visitors. They all make
it work. It’s amazing there’s as little trouble as there
is. It’s like a big Woodstock – but that was only 3
days!
SRD: Have the bikers changed?
JB: The first year I worked it was still like a picnic in the park and the bikers were younger guys.
Today, I stand and watch the crowd and don’t see a
lot under 30. Those guys that came in ‘78 are still
coming, they’re just older now. One thing that has
changed, you see a lot more females riding bikes.
SRD: And this year for the 75th?
JB: This will be the biggest rally I’ve ever seen.
Everyone thinks the 50th in 1990 was the biggest
but we haven’t had a rally that small since. In 1989
we had 78,000 people. In 1990 it went to 380,000!
In ‘89 it was all on four blocks on Main Street,
nothing on Lazelle or at the exits. I still think 2000
was the biggest. That year it was backed up every
afternoon on 90 to the county line.
SRD: So what’s the best way to avoid the expected
traffic tie-ups?
JB: The worst times will be every afternoon, from
2 till 7 PM. It could take two hours to get across
town. That’s very possible if the numbers are true.
SRD: Where will you be for the Sturgis Rally
in 2016?
JB: I’ll probably stay in town and watch the
people.
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Did you check off your list?
Best Party Anywhere™ Checklist
Here we are, on the last weekend of the 75th
Anniversary Sturgis Rally. We get it: when you’re
at the Buffalo Chip’s Best Party Anywhere™ it’s
easy to get distracted and there’s nothing worse
than getting down to your last day only to find
you’ve missed the biggest and best action. So here’s
a checklist to help you stay focused on fun. Didn’t
fit it all in? No worries, we’ll be here next year!
How about you?
Kinison Playground Activities
c The Pickle Lickin’ Contest
c Illumination Fire Troupe Performance
c Go-Go Dancers
Bikini Beach Activities
c The Homemade Bikini Contest
c The Beers and Burps Contest
c The Frozen T-Shirt Contest
c Jumped off the rope swing at Bikini Beach
c Air Sex Championships
CrossRoads Activities
c The Sassy and Classy over 35 model contest
c Fan Fest
c I saw the Seattle Cossocks perform
c I visited the World’s Largest Evel Knievel
Collection
c I joined Big Woody’s Panty Party
c I’m in the Eagle 75 Human Photo Montage
c I entered the Cherry Pie Eating Contest
c I entered the Fake Orgasm Contest
c I entered the Best Beard Contest
c I entered the Arm Wrestling Contest
c I entered the Stud Contest
c I entered the The Rat’s Hole Bike Show
c I visited the Budweiser Clydesdales
c I made the Magnaflow exhaust roar on the
big V-twin engine
c I got my bike washed by the bikini girls
c I visited the Rally Information Center/Buffalo
Chip Chamber of Commerce
c I signed up to win the Sturgis Rider®
Sweepstakes
c I had a Big Woody at the CrossRoads bar
c I entered my bike in a Magazine Bike Show
Club Chip Activities
c Danced my ass off at the After Parties
c Got a picture with a go-go dancer
c Got me a Micro Brew
Hoyt Axton Area
c Wet T-Shirt Contest
c I Chowed at the Surf n’ Turf Steakhouse
c I had a Twisted Tea at the Patriot Pavilion
In the Amphitheater
c I saw Doug Danger’s death-defying
Motorcycle Jump
c I Bowled a Midget
c I Zipped the Chip
c I got my picture taken with Miss Chippie
c I saw a Comedian at the Comedy Club
c I joined the 10:15 Main Stage Toast
Shows on the Main Stage
c Fri July 31 ________________________
c Sat Aug 1 ________________________
c Sun Aug 2 ________________________
c Mon Aug 3 ________________________
c Tues Aug 4 ________________________
c Wed Aug 5 ________________________
c Thur Aug 6 ________________________
c Fri Aug 7 __________________________
c Sat Aug 8 _________________________
Other Shows at…
c Bikini Beach
c Jägermeister Stage at The Crossroads
c Kinison Playground
c Hoyt Axton Stage
c The New Roadhouse Stage
c Club Chip
c The Comedy Club
Parts of the Best Party Anywhere™
c I found the Midnight Ride!
c Got $1 dogs and drafts during 240
Happy Minutes
c My Favorite Showcase Band is:
______________________________
I shot a Jäger Bomb
I had a Big Woody
I ate something I’ve never tried before
Picked up my Rat’s Hole mug
I got my picture taken with a Miss Buffalo
Chip contestant
c I did/saw a burnout on Burnout Bridge
c I got a patch sewn on my leathers
c I got a tattoo
c I found Woody
c I got my party back on at the
Resurrection Room
c I visited the Motorcycles as Art exhibit
c I went on a Buffalo Chip signature ride
c I tried the latest flavors in the Ultimate
Vape Lounge
c I got a Fan VIP pass to see the band
______________________________
Mind-blowing PowerSports races
c TORC: The Off Road Championship races
c Nitro National Pro Hill Climb
c Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls
c AMA Extreme Dirt Track ATV Races
c TerraCross Championship Races
c Unimotorcycle Drag Races
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As American as apple pie
Kristy Swanson and the Freedom Ride
When the Chip photographer returned
from Thursday’s Freedom Celebration
Ride, there was a familiar face among his
images. It was actress Kristy Swanson!
SRD: What a surprise to see you attended
the Freedom Celebration Ride!
Kristy Swanson: It was spectacular!
It was such an honor to be there among
those men and women who have served
our country and to honor those who have
passed. I was so touched and so moved.
SRD: How did you find out about the
Ride?
KS: I originally got involved with the
Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis that
started in LA. I was at the send off with Jay
Leno and other celebrities. We all agreed
to hook up at the Freedom Celebration
Ride in Spearfish. And one of the Hansen Award recipients is a friend of mine,
Tyler Southern. We’ve known each other
for years. I see him at the Caddyshack
golf tournament in Florida and
we’ve talked about a film related to
PTSD.
SRD: Do you come from a military background?
KS: No, not at all! But I was
on a USO tour to Afghanistan in
2009 and it changed my life. It was
so completely eye-opening and I
just knew I wanted to spend more
time with military people. I got to
know Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan
Band. They’re an 11-piece band
and just marvelous. I think he’s the
Bob Hope of our generation.
SRD: So you’d participate in the
Freedom Celebration Ride again?
KS: Yes! I was impressed by the
whole thing. I encourage anyone
who comes to the Sturgis Rally to
be a part of that ride and to support our men and women in uniform and our veterans.
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Showcase stages
Saturday 8/8
Bikini Beach
Noon..................................Bikini Beach Party
1 P.M.................................................. Karaoke
3 P.M...............................Rope Swing Contest
3:30 P.M...................................Beers & Burps
4 P.M............................Frozen T-Shirt Contest
4:30 P.M............................................. Karaoke
5:30 P.M.................Homemade Bikini Contest
7 P.M.................................. Iron Cowgirl Missy
10–1:45 A.M.............................. Collosal Boss
Budweiser Roadhouse
6:30, 8 & 10 P.M.................................... Mmns
Kinison Stage
4 P.M. .........................................Captain Jack
5 P.M. ............................Pickle Lickin’ Contest
6 P.M.....................................Sovereign Dame
10 P.M............. Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers
Midnight..................... Illumination Fire Troupe
12:15 A.M............................ The Living Deads
Hoyt Axton Stage
1:30 P.M..................................... Biker Games
2:30 P.M....................... Charlie Brechtel Band
4 P.M.......................................... Biker Games
5 P.M.................................. Reformed Whores
5:30 P.M.....................................Biker Contest
6:30 P.M................................. Jimmy Bratcher
Midnight..................Midnight Endurance Ride
Midnight............................................... Nicnos
Schedules are subject to change.
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Life After War
A
fter Jay Redman suffered life-threatening combat wounds serving with
the U.S. Navy Seals in Iraq in
2007, he could have responded in
various ways. The shock quotient
is high when a person’s life changes unexpectedly and we humans can be more reactive than
thoughtful when survival comes to the forefront.
But from the start of this next step in his life
Jay had plans and none of them involved wallowing in self-pity. In fact, he posted a note on his
hospital room door making it plain that sympathy was not welcome.
That was eight years ago and since that time
Redman has become the founder and spokesperson of both Wounded Wear and the Combat Wounded Coalition. He’s also an author and
motivational speaker; and when Jay Redman
speaks, smart people listen.
Redman was on hand at the Buffalo Chip
in 2014 to receive the Bob Hansen Distinguished Service Award, an honor conferred in
recognition of courage but also of persistence
and endurance. Redman’s stalwart attitude and
determined intensity made him an ideal candidate for this award.
He came back to the Buffalo Chip this year
as an exhibitor at The CrossRoads. “We need to
take care of our warriors and we need the help of
the American people,” he said. “We’ve fought this
war for 14 years now, the longest in our country’s history, and our warriors are hurting. A lot
of bikers are veterans and appreciate the sacrifices
that make this country what it is, so this rally is a
great place for us to be.”
A chance meeting last year at the Rally with
John Paul DeJoria led to a major moment at this
year’s Freedom Ride when DeJoria announced a
donation of $80,000 to veterans organizations,
specifically to Infinite Hero and Redman’s Combat Wounded Coalition. Naturally, Redman was
elated.
The Coalition’s goals are to make sure veterans
are connected to the opportunities that are available, and to encourage them to reach out and
use their initiative. Added Redman, “Support is
available but you have to participate. And then
you have to give back, you have to get involved.”
It’s the hand up, not the hand out concept.
Where’s Woody?
The Buffalo Chip’s ubiquitous Rod “Woody” Woodruff loves
to meet campers. He roams far and wide at the Chip, so keep
your eyes peeled for his smiling face and say hello. And if you
want to win classic Chip merch, also look for Woody in the
pages of the Sturgis Rider Daily. Each day there’s a different
Woody caricature hidden in a photo of an event or location he
especially recommends. The first three campers or visitors who
report their find to the Chamber of Commerce/Rally Info Center at the Chip Crossroads win a prize. And don’t forget to take
note of where Woody is hiding out, because that’s definitely the
place to be.
See you next year!
Reach out
and grab it!
Read before
entering
Redman is also in Sturgis to present this
year’s Bob Hansen Awards Thursday night on
the main stage at the Chip. He was honored to
do so. “Meeting Bob last year, seeing him again
and seeing the crowd react to him and the award
recipients—it was great,” he said. “We’ll definitely continue to come back.”
Wonder what that letter said that
Redman posted on his hospital door?
We did, too. Here it is:
“Attention to all who enter here. If
you are coming into this room with
sorrow or to feel sorry for my wounds,
go elsewhere. The wounds I received
I got in a job I love, doing it for people I love, supporting the freedom of
a country I deeply love. I am incredibly tough and will make a full recovery. What is full? That is the absolute
utmost physically my body has the
ability to recover. Then I will push
that about 20 percent further through
sheer mental tenacity. This room you
are about to enter is a room of fun,
optimism, and intense rapid regrowth.
If you are not prepared for that, go
elsewhere.”
Editor’s Note:
Jason Redman has been nominated for the Eagle
Rare Life Award, which could result in $50,000 to
the Combat Wounded Coalition. Vote for him at
eaglerarelife.com/content/Jason-redman.
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I
t’s easy to get distracted at the Sturgis
Rally, there’s so much going on. But did
you know that one of the best motorcycle
rides in the world is just outside your tent
flap or front door?
Highway 14A cuts through the limestone
towers of Spearfish Canyon twisting its way
through the stately tree-lined gorge along Spearfish Creek for an epic ride of about 20 miles.
Stop to see Bridal Veil or Roughlock Falls, and
roll into one of the pull-off for phenomenal
views.
You can get to 14A via the service road off exit
14 of I-90. When you get to Cheyenne Crossing there’s an option to make the loop through
Deadwood and Lead. Some riders simply turn
around there and take the canyon road back the
other direction; it’s the same road but a totally
different experience and just as spectacular.
If you don’t mind gravel roads, here’s another
option. Watch for signs between Lead and
Cheyenne Crossing and go up to Terry Peak for
remarkable views.
The 35 mph speed limit feels slow in the
sweepers and too fast in the hairpins, but you’ll
likely be too busy taking it all in to worry about
speeding.
So take a break from the party and remember
what brought us here: our love of riding motorcycles. There’s no better place than Spearfish
Canyon to get in the wind.
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Remember to Ride
Scenic Spearfish Canyon
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The Best party anywhere!
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At the Buffalo Chiiiiip!
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Anybody who’s anybody has been here
Center stage at the Chip
When the Buffalo Chip first welcomed bikers in 1982, it was little more than a cow pasture.
Improvements were made each year as it grew into
the Legendary Buffalo Chip you know now, the
home of the largest music festival in motorcycling.
Among the many changes over more than 30
years, the one that had perhaps the largest impact
was the construction of the main stage in 1999,
christened by Woody as the Wolfman Jack stage.
That year the new stage hosted Lynyrd Skynyrd,
38 Special, Def Leppard and Montgomery Gentry
raising the bar to bring these kinds of top national
musicians to Sturgis and setting the standard for
the Chip’s future status as THE place for the best
Rally concerts.
The Chip’s 35th anniversary in 2016 offers the
opportunity to not only take stock but to also take
an appropriate place as one of the pivotal players
over the Rally’s history. The list of cultural icons,
actor, politicians, and, of course, musicians that
have crossed the Chip’s is long and varied. In 2015
alone, the Wolfman Jack stage was home, at least
for a little while, to the famous and the infamous.
Let’s take a look at some of the characters who
appeared it in 2015.
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The International Bikini Team
Adding to the
beauty of the
Black Hills
No doubt about it, the Buffalo Chip is the best
party at the Sturgis Rally. It has the top headliner concerts, tons of activities and contests,
plenty of camping space, great bars, good food
and the prettiest women in town. That last item,
the pretty women, is no coincidence, because all
week long there have been 21 members of the
International Bikini Team onsite.
2015 marks the fourth year the Bikini Team
has come to the Chip. Of course, the girls compete every night on the Wolfman Jack stage in the
Miss Buffalo Chip pageant, but they also spend
the week tending bar around the venue and they
operate the Bikini Bike Wash at the CrossRoads
daily. These are busy girls!
Michelle McDaniel, a former Hawaiian Tropic
model, started the International Bikini Team in
2008. You’ll see her on stage every night announcing the competitors. She’s a high-energy person
and she has to be: she performs logistical magic
managing 21 Team members over the 12 days the
group is onsite at the Chip.
“We don’t sleep much during the rally,” she
said. “When the girls compete they’re done by
1:00 AM. When they bartend they can be working until 3:00 or 4:00 AM. Some of them have a
morning shift that runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00
PM and there’s the bike wash from 9:00 AM to
1:00 PM.,” Michelle explained. This isn’t exactly
a vacation for any of them! “But being at the
Chip for the Sturgis Rally is my biggest event and
it’s the one all the girls want to come to,” said
Michelle.
You’re likely to see these ladies at various locations across the Chip but they get the most visibility on the Wolfman Jack stage competing each
night for points in preliminary rounds of the Miss
Buffalo Chip pageant.
The pageant consists of eight preliminary
contests during which the top three winners are
announced each night. The top ten point-earners
go on to the finals, which will be held this Saturday night on the main stage. Three rounds are
judged: Biker attire, with gear provided by Hot
Leathers; Miss Buffalo Chip attire, with items
provided by the Chip; and naturally, the bikini
competition. There’s $500 in prize money each
night and $2000 in the finals.
What this means for spectators is plenty of
time to enjoy the scenery these lovely ladies pro-
vide. Looking for an opportunity to get closer?
Well, judges for the nightly contests are sourced
from the VIP area on a random basis each night.
They’re sourced from sponsors, Fenske Park
campers or people who bought VIP passes just
for that night. That’s a cool potential perk of
the VIP experience! “The girls meet and mingle before going on stage,” said Michelle. “It all
works together really well.”
The International Bikini Team also works with
the Silverado Franklin Hotel & Casino in Deadwood, a prime sponsor of Michelle’s. “We go to
the Legends Ride on Monday and do a bikini
contest at the Silverado several days during the
rally,” she said. “We help with their bike giveaway,
too”
Though Michelle and her girls maintain a
supercharged schedule they enjoy it. “I’m so glad
we’re a part of so many things,” said Michelle.
“We’re very approachable. We like to mingle
and talk to people, we try to take pictures and
be friendly.”
So when see these beautiful girls, whether
they’re serving you a drink, detailing your bike
or simply flashing you a lovely smile, remember:
they work hard so be nice!
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Ahhh – the
2015 SRD
Farewell
Thank you for coming and sharing this historic event with us. The
34th annual Buffalo Chip Motorcycle Rally and
Music Festival closes tonight, ending a very wellattended 75th Sturgis Rally Anniversary. We
still haven’t enjoyed enough time with you, but
you’re heading home tomorrow and we miss you
already.
This Rally has been a great experience, a great
party that included the best of musical performances, 5 bike shows displaying incredibly beautiful bikes, a 1000 motorcycle performance art
piece, the elegant Seattle Cossack performances
and Motorcycles As Art™, the world’s premier
motorcycle exhibition. Television broadcasts of
Doug Danger’s historic jump on Evel Knievel’s
1972 stock 750 cc H-D will refresh memories to
share with our grandkids. Look for a summary
report on BuffaloChip.com soon.
We want to extend an extra special thank
you to all of you who complimented the Chip’s
staff for its competency and courtesy. Everyone
on the Chip’s staff tries really hard all year long
and, after days with little or no sleep, the stellar
attitude and behavior give testament to strength
of character. We never tire of hearing from you
about how much you enjoy your stay with us at
the Chip.
We’re excited so many are planning a 2016
blowout in celebration of the Chip’s 35th annual
event. Many have already made reservations.
We’ll get serious next week to meet the challenge
of helping you have an even more enjoyable Rally
and Music Festival next year. Our job – to insure
The Best Party Anywhere™ —keeps getting better.
Enjoy your trip home and travel safely. We
really do want to see your smiling faces again
next August. Until then, and always,
Rider
Daily
Woody’s
Farewell
– Ride Free, Take Risks,
Woody & Crew
Get your tickets now!
Whether you made it to the Buffalo Chip and had so much fun you want to repeat the experience, or you
missed out on all the fun and don’t want to miss it next year, you can ensure your spot at next year’s party
by buying your 2016 Buffalo Chip passes NOW! Simply go online to buffalochip.com and click on the
Reservations tab. Woody and the gang look forward to seeing you next year!
DAILY LEGAL TIP
By Chuck Koro
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
WITNESS INFO
IS CRUCIAL
While it may seem obvious that witnesses
are important when you’re involved in a
traffic accident, we are surprised at how
often this information slips through the
cracks. One client sustained a significant
leg injury after putting his bike down to
avoid hitting a vehicle that turned left in
front of him against a red arrow.
The offending driver told the rider that
he was distracted and did not see the
light turn red. He also told him that he had
plenty of insurance and would cooperate
in getting the bike fixed and getting any
medical expenses paid.
There were several witnesses at the
scene who saw the other driver run the
red light, but the motorcyclist did not take
their information because the other driver
admitted fault. By the time the police
arrived, the witnesses were gone and the
other driver changed his story, claiming
the motorcyclist ran the red light.
No matter what, always get identifying
information from favorable witnesses. Not
just cell phone numbers, but home and
business telephone and addresses too. If
necessary, enlist the aid of a bystander to
assist you.
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys 1-800-4-BIKERS or visit
russbrown.com. This article provides general information only
and is not meant to be legal advice. Laws vary from state to
state and can change. This article should not be relied upon
as determinative of the actual law or legal ramifications of the
reader’s actions or inaction. Independent counsel in the proper
venue should be consulted to ensure your rights are protected.
Illustration by Anne Mitchell.
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Man Vs. Hill, day 2
There’s no gray area in hill climb racing. These purpose-built machines tackle the course in a take-noprisoners clash: you either get up the hill or you don’t. Qualifying and one main happened yesterday
and there are two more racing mains tomorrow. So get over to the PSC and catch the action. It begins
at 4:30, tickets are $20 at the gate.
Get set for next year now!
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RACE RESULTS
450 Qualified
1.Carson Loyd 12.15
2.Bret Peterson 12.2
3.Max Simmons 12.3
4.Logan Sipala 12.5
5.Travis Whitlock 12.8
6.Austin Cardwell 12.9
7.Jordan Schmidt 13.1
8.Casey Curtin 13.16
9.Tyler Cardwell 13.26
10.Sean Cardwell 13.29
700 Final
1.Logan Cipala 11.2
2.Austin Cardwell 11.3
3.Jason Smith 11.7
4.Bret Peterson 11.8
5.Logan Mead 11.9
6.Travis Whitlock 12.0
7.Tyler Cardwell 12 .1
8.Austin Tyler 12.2
9.Max Simmons 12.4
10.Brandon Whitlock 12.5
StUrGIS rEAl EStAtE AUctIoNS
Date: thurs., Aug. 6,
2015 at 10:00 AM
SolD IN 2 trActS
Tract 1: 915 Main Street: 1,800 sq. ft. building w/41+ ft. of
Main Street Frontage! Lot includes RV parking and
unique tri-fold doors, prefect for annual
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally vending!
SHoWING DAtES: July 31st from 10 AM – 12 PM
and Aug 4th from 3 – 5 PM
Auction held at 915
Main St., Sturgis
Tract 2: 901 Main Street: 12,600 sq. ft.
corner lot w/84+ ft. of Main Street frontage!
Excellent Location
rAPoSA EStAtE AUctIoN
3001 laZelle St., Sturgis
Date: tues., Aug 18, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Auction held at the Sturgis community
center, 1401 laZelle St.
West edge of Sturgis on Hwy. 14A toward
Lead and Deadwood, 30-unit mobile home
park, 5.076 Acres, including 757 ft. of Hwy.
frontage! Included, a 2,888 sq. ft., 4BR/2BA
ranch-style home, ready to live in! A
detached garage, lot storage sheds and other
miscellaneous buildings complete this sale!
SHoWING DAtES: Aug 5th from 1 – 3 PM
and Aug 13th from 11 AM – 1 PM
990 Main Street
Sturgis, SD 57785
MAIN 605-347-7579
— cell —
www.sturgissd.com
605-490-9959 www.sturgisauctions.com
DAvE WIlSoN
owner/Broker/
Auctioneer
Savvy bikers know to book early for next year to get the spot you want, not to mention the best prices.
2016 is the Buffalo Chip’s 35th Anniversary and plans are already underway for a party like no other, one
you don’t want to miss.
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Worth
one
more
look
Eagle 75
The Eagle 75 Human montage and performance art
was so remarkable we decided to give you another look!
After all, it’s the world’s largest motorcycle sculpture to
date!
About 1000 bikes and riders gathered near the CrossRoads Field of Flags on Thursday afternoon and parked
as directed. When everything was set, artist John Quigley
took off in a helicopter to record the event.
This singular event was presented by Black Hills Clean
Water Alliance, the Buffalo Chip, and SpectralQ to celebrate the Sturgis 75th, recognize the freedoms we enjoy
in America, and honor the active military and veterans
who keep them secure.
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Shirley Overland meets with a biker during the Sturgis motorcycle rally last year. Overland, now 95,
enjoys watching the bikers drive by her home at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Sturgis.
Never too old for fun
95-year-old resident loves rally time
Mary Stitts is always amazed at how much her
mother loves the Sturgis rally and all the bikers
who descend upon her hometown.
Stitts’ mom is 95-year-old Shirley Overland,
and she’s gained a bit of a reputation as a onewoman welcoming crew for bikers who pass by
the nursing home where she lives in Sturgis.
Instead of hiding away in the hopes of avoiding
the brash bikers who roll loudly through town,
Shirley makes a point to not only watch and welcome the motorcyclists, but she sometimes also
takes photos with them outside the Aspen Grove
Assisted Living center at 2065 Moose Drive.
“She thinks they’re great people and very
respectful,” said Stitts, who lives in Rapid City.
“Last year, when we were walking around, I put a
sign on her back that said ‘I’m 94, come say hello,’
and you wouldn’t believe how many people came
up and talked to her.”
Originally from Huron, S.D., Shirley has lived
in the Black Hills for about 40 years, and used
to write government grants for senior homes and
assisted living centers before retiring.
About 10 years ago, when she was living in
Custer, Shirley was saw how the senior center
there would provide turkey legs for the bikers
during the rally. That, and other friendly activities
sparked Shirley’s interest in all things rally, and
especially the people, her daughter said.
Shirley’s love of the rally and its visitors was
something her daughters never expected. “That
was a huge surprise for us,” Stitts said.
For Shirley, it’s simply interesting to see the
variety of ages of all the bikers, and she enjoys
people-watching with a passion.
“I like to watch them ride by,” Shirley said
of the afternoons she spends sitting outside
the assisted living center, sometimes with a few
others.
Stitts, who now rides a motorcycle of her own,
said she’s realized over the years how much her
mother accomplished, despite push back over the
years.
Stitts said she and others are in awe at her
mother’s incredibly positive attitude about the
rally, but also on life and aging in general.
“She’s done a lot of good, and she’s had the
tenacity to stick with it,” Stitts said. “She’s been
very accepting of changes throughout the years —
not being able to drive, living in an assisted living home and everything that comes along with
health — and she’s got a very strong faith.”
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Last Night’s Concert
American heavy metal band Skid Row, at left, returned to Sturgis for the 75th after their recent re-release of 18
to Life. Pulling from a broad catalog of work they displayed a fresh dynamic with new lead singer Tony Harnell.
British rockers Def Leppard, above, broke rules and expectations from the start, and their performance on the
Wolfman Jack Stage at the Chip last night proved they haven’t changed. Their sweet metal sounds soothed
the partied-out biker soul.
FLying Piston benefit breakfast
Fun with a purpose
It was a quick start to the 75th Sturgis Rally last
Sunday, August 2, when a savvy group of custom
builders mingled with an even savvier bunch of custom bike fans at the Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast.
Held adjacent to the Motorcycles As Art exhibit
in the Buffalo Chip Russ Brown Event Center, the
breakfast was configured to give riders the opportunity to rub elbows with the creative men behind the
amazing machines in this year’s Motorcycles As Art
show, The Naked Truth, curated by photographer
Michael Lichter. The informal gathering allowed for
photo ops, autographs, super bargains on silent auction items, and just plain conversation between the
builders, fans, sponsors and media.
Al proceeds from ticket sales, expected to be
about $1000 once tallied, benefit the Buffalo Chip’s
Technical Education Scholarship Fund established
to encourage young people and returning veterans
to consider motorcycling as a career path.
“We put a stake in the ground in this first year,”
said event coordinator Marilyn Stemp. “Expect this
not only to continue but to grow.”