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The Legends Ride
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Full Throttle All-Harley Show
Question: What do you get when you combine two famed rivals, a pair of adversarial crew
chiefs, a dozen impressionable high-schoolers
and two iconic motorcycles?
Answer: Two stunning custom bikes in the
2015 Buffalo Chip Challenge and a 21st Century rekindling of the Harley-Davidson and
Indian wars.
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GEICO’s RSD Indian Racer
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Bill DaviDson
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nyone who watched the History
Channel’s Biker Battleground:
Phoenix last year and saw John
Shope crowned as the winner on
the Chip’s Wolfman Jack stage,
knew it wouldn’t end there. Both Shope, of Dirty
Bird Concepts, and the show’s runner up, Bagger
Nation’s Paul Yaffe, reveled in the competition.
So the two builders kicked it up for 2015 by
mentoring competing teams of shop class students to produce two different cutting edge bikes
in the Buffalo Chip Challenge mentorship program. The program brings together industry
leaders and aftermarket companies with student
shop programs at Sturgis area high schools for
a superb win/win initiative. Each year, the custom motorcycle from the Challenge program
becomes the auction bike at one of the Buffalo
Chip’s signature rally charity events, the Legends
Ride. This year, with Shope and Yaffe on board,
two motorcycles—a Harley-Davidson Road
King and an Indian Chieftain—were built in the
program.
Keith Terry of Terry Components in Spearfish,
SD, coordinated the builds and brought in dozens of sponsors. Nick Cramer of Dakota V-Twin
quarterbacked Team Yaffe for the Harley build.
When Yaffe visited the high school he brought
along another big gun: Trask Turbo’s Nick Trask
who helped the team install a Trask unit on the
Harley. That stepped up the challenge.
“When I got to spend time with the kids I
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Today’s ITInerary
• 10:00 am – Get Your Second Wind
at the Resurrection Room: Don’t waste
time nursing a hangover. Get to their
bus in the amphitheater or Crossroads
and get resurrected!
• Noon – Register for the Legends
Ride: Roll into Deadwood grab some
brunch and get ready for the ride!
• 1:40 pm – Bid on the Yaffe and Shope
Signature Challenge Bikes: Is it Team
Yaffe’s Harley or Team Shope’s Indian?
• 2:50 pm – Cheese out for the group
photo: Congratulations if you placed a
winning bid!
Staff pick • 3:00 PM
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was blown away at how talented they were,”
said Yaffe. Why get involved with the program?
“When I was starting out, my hero Arlen Ness
always took time to talk to me. So now I try to
support the future of our industry.”
Baggster’s Chris Malo, who refereed Team
Shope’s Indian build, conferred with Shope
ahead of time about the Chieftain’s design so the
cantankerous builder visited Sturgis he was ready
to work with the students.
Shope wanted to work on the Indian. “I’m the
only one that has a complete parts line. I’m a year
or two ahead of everybody with that,” he said.
As for why he’s part of the Chip Challenge
program; “I remember when I had nothing and
no help from anybody. So if I can help out now,
maybe one of these kids will do this later in life.”
Dakota V-Twin’s Randy Cramer and Sturgis
Brown High School instructors Chad Hedderman and Bill Johnson split their time between
the two teams and everyone agrees that the program simply could not have happened without
the horsepower of Buffalo Chip President Rod
Woodruff who is credited with building partnerships and sustaining awareness.
“Our goal is to open the door to new career
choices and empower young adults to feel like
a job in the motorcycle industry is well within
their reach,” said Woodruff. “Through collaboration and generosity, we are offering Black Hills
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students new choices and opportunities and in
the process supporting Black Hills charities. This
program is a win-win.”
Both of the Chip Challenge motorcycles garnered awards at the Donnie Smith Custom Bike
Show this past March but the real face off takes
place today, Monday, August 3rd when the
eighth annual Legends Ride convenes in Deadwood. That’s when both bikes go on the auction
block and the rubber meets the road. For hardnosed competitors such as Shope and Yaffe, it’s
the final showdown. Don’t miss it!
More pictures of the custom motorcycles are
posted at www.buffalochip.com/NEWS-INFO/
News/Sturgis-Rider-News-Blog.
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it’s called
that for
a reason!
The Legends Ride demonstrates the generosity
and goodwill of the biker community to a
worldwide audience. No other event brings
together stars from television, music and
motorcycling all in one place to help local
charities. The atmosphere of the auction in
Deadwood is absolutely electric. Followed by an
exceptional ride and a world-class party and
concert at The Chip, and it’s the single most
epic day in Sturgis.
– Lon Nordbye,
Director of Corporate Sponsorships
• 5:30 pm – Celebrate another safe
and successful Legends Ride: Hang
with your friends and at the exclusive
reception!
• 8:30 pm – Get Twisted: Dee Snider
wants to rock your socks into next
week. Ready or not…
• 10:00 pm – Take Pride in Your
Contributions: Watch the Legends Ride
proceeds be given to charities.
• 10:30 pm –Are you awake? If not,
Godsmack will raise the amphitheater
to 1000 horsepower!
• Midnight – After Party at the Stag
Lodge on the Sky Walk: Join the
Jägermeister After Party!
• 2:00 am – See if You Can Still
Find Your Campsite: Hang with your
neighbors until you call it a night.
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f Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok
were still carousing the saloons of Deadwood, they’d be joining celebrities from
music, television and motorcycling plus
hundreds of savvy riders for the Legends
Ride there today. Deadwood has all the character
and ambience of a Wild West town, and it’s all
the more compelling for its authenticity.
Have a beer at the #10 Saloon where wild Bill
met his end and enjoy the period elegance of
the Silverado Franklin where the 8th Annual
Legends Ride kicks off at 11:00 AM. Biker celebrity John Paul DeJoria, founder and owner of
Patrón Spirits among other companies, co-hosts
the festivities.
Expect visits from special surprise guests, presentations, and the auction of the Buffalo Chip
student Challenge bikes—the final face-off
between rival builders John Shope and Paul Yaffe.
The Legends Ride provides scholarships to students and donates to local charities such as the
Special Olympics. You don’t have to be registered
for the Ride to come out to enjoy Deadwood and
catch the palpable vibe the Legends Ride creates.
And you don’t have to be famous to support a
good cause, but when you do it can make you
feel like a star.
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ScholarShiPS available
It’s cool to be associated with
acclaimed builders and preeminent motorcycle manufacturers
but students who participate in
the Buffalo Chip Challenge have
more practical issues in mind. The
true purpose of this program isn’t
to catch the limelight, it’s to snag
a career and garner the means to
accomplish it.
When this year’s motorcycle
builds were complete and the dust
had settled, three students were
awarded scholarship money to pursue their dreams.
Sidney May, a junior at Spearfish High School, received the top award of $5,000; Shon Williamson, a junior at Sturgis Brown High School, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship and Arianna
Nelson, a junior at Sturgis Brown High School received $1,000.
Said the Chip’s Rod Woodruff, “They took advantage of an opportunity not offered to many,
let alone high school students, and showed great initiative.”
Top awardee Sidney May expressed unbridled enthusiasm for the Challenge program and she
has definite plans: “My dream is to own a hot rod and custom bike fabrication shop—after I get
my four-year business degree.”
Added May, “It’s one of the best things I’ve done in high school. If you’re willing to give up
your time and follow your passion the program is totally worth it.”
The CrossRoads Rocks
There’s so much to do at the Crossroads you’re gonna need to take a break. Bowtie Buds are 2 for $6 and
try this year’s signature drink, the Big Woody, also 2 for $6. Cheers!
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Gloria Tramontin Struck
Born to ride
‘‘
My goal is to ride
cross-country
at 100. On two
wheels! Just two!
Gloria Struck
W
omen motorcycle riders are
far more common today
than ever. But like any situation in which a minority population ultimately
becomes accepted, there were trailblazers. One
of the best-loved female riding pioneers, Gloria
Struck, recently turned 90 years old and she’s still
riding. There’s no better time to appreciate her.
And if you don’t know Gloria Struck, it’s time you
did.
Gloria celebrated her 90th birthday on July
7th in New Brunswick, Canada during the Motor
Maids Annual Convention. Those two events have
overlapped for years; she joined Motor Maids in
1946 so the celebration has become a tradition
of sorts. Explained Gloria, “Me and Betty Fauls,
(Motor Maids Founder) Dot Robinson’s daughter, were the first to reach 60 years as a member
and still riding, then 65. Betty joined when she
was 14. I was 21.” Both Gloria and Betty are on
track to receive recognition at next year’s convention for reaching 70 years as members, “and, God
willing, still riding.”
The Motor Maids convention moves locations
each year but no matter where it’s held, from Oregon to South Carolina, Gloria rides there from
her home in Clifton, New Jersey. She still rides
to Daytona and Sturgis, too. It was in Clifton
that Gloria’s father started his motorcycle shop in
1915, selling Excelsior-Hendersons and bicycles.
“All businesses at the time were storefronts with
little apartments above or behind, so that’s where
I was born, behind the motorcycle shop,” she said.
When her father passed away unexpectedly in
1928, Gloria’s mother took over the shop, operating as an Indian dealer through the 1930’s and
Gloria with her
grandson Gary
and daughter Lori.
‘40s. Gloria recalls typing the bills at the age of
12. “I was a serious child, very shy very quiet.
Now I’m more juvenile!” she said.
Her brother Arthur started working in the business from age 16 and when their mother retired
in 1947 he established Tramontin Harley-Davidson, which still operates in Hope, NJ. “2015 is
the 100th year in the motorcycle business for my
family,” said Gloria.
It was her brother who made her learn to ride
when she was 16 in 1941 and it wasn’t an option
it was a foregone conclusion. “When I said I
wasn’t going to learn because I didn’t want to, he
changed my mind,” said Gloria. “He insisted.”
But she took to riding naturally and spent the
next 12 years exploring, often riding on her own
to distant locations, until she married in 1954.
“I always acted like a lady and was treated like
a lady,” she said. “I dressed appropriately and I
still do.”
Did she ever run into trouble? “I was a very
naïve person. I didn’t realize you could get into
trouble. On my long distance trips I’d sometimes meet up with other riders and ride with
them until our paths went different directions. I
never had any fear about it because I didn’t know
I should.”
For example, when she was about 26, she met
a man from Lima, Ohio, on Main Street in Daytona. It was nighttime and he told her that since
she was alone she should be very careful. “By that
time I had wised up, but I thought that was very
nice,” she said. “I felt like other riders looked after
me. Even now, men will want to take my arm to
help me, but I’m better on my feet than they are.”
Speaking of Daytona, Gloria has been riding
there since 1951 and has lots of pictures from the
days they raced on
the beach, but she
didn’t hang out with
racers. Not until now.
“I was there twice
when Klamfoth won
on the beach,” she
said. “I took pictures
of him but I never
knew him. I only
really know the racers just since we’re all
old.”
Gloria’s constant
and trusted riding partner is her
daughter, Lori Struck
DeSilva, who says she can’t keep up with her
mother in any way. But, added Gloria, “When
riding it’s not safe to go by speed limits, you have
to keep up with the traffic.”
Lori is also a Motor Maid and has accompanied
Gloria to conventions since 1996. Something that
made this year’s convention even more memorable was the presence of Gloria’s 25-year-old
granddaughter Kathy, Lori’s daughter. “She was
just determined,” said Gloria. “Kathy bought a
bike the Wednesday before we left, practiced two
and a half days and rode with us to New Brunswick, 1735 miles round trip. That’s a long way
for a new rider,” said the woman of 90 who did
the same trip on her 2004 Heritage! “My goal is
to ride cross-country at 100. On two wheels! Just
two!”
Gloria was an Avon Lady for 44 years and she
is still radiant. She credits consistent good habits, soap and water, and the avoidance of chemi-
cals. Remember, this comes from a woman who
has traveled many miles on a motorcycle in harsh
conditions! She plans to write a book on healthy
living and how to live to be 120. Who wouldn’t
read that!
Positive and down to earth, Gloria has a sense
of how lucky she has been but there’s no attitude
or entitlement whatsoever. On her recent birthday, the Wheels Through Time Museum posted
the event on their Facebook page and it went viral.
“I beat out Jay Leno!” she said, clearly delighted.
She couldn’t even read through the 1700+ comments posted in response before she had to leave
for Sturgis!
It’s Gloria’s warmth, her gumption and her perpetual authenticity that endear her to so many,
and she feels the same about the riders she’s met.
“I’m thankful for all the wonderful motorcycle
people I have met throughout the years and I hope
to still keep meeting more in the years ahead!” she
said. “They really feel like family to me.”
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Biker BelleS gather in deadwood
The Biker Belles Ride staked a claim at the Sturgis Rally in 2009 as a place to celebrate the role
women play in shaping the culture, sport, art and
history of motorcycling. The 2015 Biker Belles
event happens tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, from
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Lodge at Deadwood.
The event has grown in scope and depth to be
regarded as far more than simply a ride for women
motorcyclists. It takes a more holistic approach
that’s emblematic of the female sensibility for inclusion and people-focused efforts, but colored with
the practicality and drive women riders often pos-
Ride to the CenteR
of the nation.
It’s in beautiful Belle Fourche! Have your photo taken at our spectacular granite monument.
Enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Tri-State Museum just inside from the monument.
Visit the historic Johnny Spaulding Cabin on our beautiful rolling lawns.
Shop in our store for jewelry, leather bags, regional books,
pins, posters and souvenirs.
It’s all here at the Center of the Nation. Ride on over!
Center of the Nation Visitor Center /Tri State Museum
415 Fifth Avenue • Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 1-4
— welcome bikers —
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sess. The Buffalo Chip’s Toni Woodruff has spearheaded Biker Belles from its inception and her
enthusiasm for the topic is clear.
“The initial aim was to raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling,
and to raise funds for worthy local charities,” said
Woodruff. “But it has been inspiring to me to see
how the message of Biker Belles has resonated outside of the event itself. Several women who have
participated have gone back to their own communities and started charity efforts based on what they
experienced at Biker Belles.”
One instance of that is Michelle Ligon’s development of a Helping With Horsepower program
in her own home town in Augusta, GA, after she
joined a Biker Belles Ride one year. Her local H-D
dealer has donated an ’88 Sportster that her girls are
restoring, and a benefit ride and concert is planned
for October (www.southeasthorsepower.com.)
Another example is Diva Amy Skaling’s expansion
of her charity initiatives related to Arizona Bike
Week near her home. Who can predict how farranging such ripples might extend?
Tuesday’s gathering will include a catered lunch,
pampering at the Comfort Zone sponsored by
Team Diva, a silent auction and servicing options
at the Easy Eddie’s Tune-Up Tent. Attendees may
also enter their motorcycles in a bike show with a
twist; owners not only show their bikes but share
stories about them, too.
The featured speaker is Hall of Fame recipient
and Motor Maids matriarch Gloria Tramontin
Struck. Safety expert Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo will
offer safe-riding tips as well. There will be a special
recognition of Gloria’s 90th birthday and though a
guided ride is not planned attendees are encouraged
to ride together to enjoy the beautiful Black Hills
after organized events wrap up.
Biker Belles is open to both men and women,
riders and non-riders, and participants are asked
to make a $45 contribution to join the festivities.
Since its inception Biker Belles has raised money for
the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
and Helping with Horsepower. One hundred percent of the registration money goes directly to charity.
Reservations may be made by visiting BikerBelles.com or by calling (605) 347-9000.
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haul it hoMe With claSS
the Buffalo chip Signature chevy Pickup
Keep your eyes peeled for a sharp looking
Chevy 2500HD ¾-ton pickup around Sturgis or
parked at the Buffalo Chip. This custom hauler is
the result of three years of planning between The
Buffalo Chip and Hersruds Chevrolet.
Given the nod by Dave Hersrud and The Chip’s
Rod Woodruff, Greg Smith from the Chip and
Hersrud Chevrolet’s Jason Ager worked to develop
the concept and plan the design for a Buffalo Chip
Signature pickup. The custom work was handled
by Rocky Mountain Truckworks in Fort Collins,
Colorado, where the truck got a 6-inch lift, paint
and decals, and dozens of interior details.
This 2015 model is a one off prototype but now
that there’s a template to follow Hersruds can easily order you a 2016. “No other dealer can offer
this truck; you can only order it through Hersruds
Chevrolet in Sturgis,” said Ager.
Whether you’re pulling a toy hauler or just running to town, you’ll appreciate the 2500’s bulletproof Duramax 6.6L diesel engine, known for its
super reliability for over a decade. It touts 748 ft./
lbs. of torque, an Allison transmission, has engine
braking and trans braking, plus amenities such as
adaptive cruise control, forward collision alert and
side alert. “This truck can haul 13,500 pounds. It
will pull anything you want to put behind it,” said
Ager.
And, yes, this prototype is for sale. The sticker
price? $78,600. That’s about $16,900 over a stock
version and let’s be honest: that’s as much as some
people have spent customizing just two wheels.
It looks like the perfect vehicle for hauling home
the Victory Gunner that someone (maybe you?)
is going to win in the Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes.
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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.
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it’S the ride of a lifetiMe
Simply enter to win!
A spectacular vacation at the 75th Anniversary
Sturgis Rally could turn into a life-changing one
if your name is announced as the winner of the
Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes from the Buffalo Chip’s
main stage on August 5th. And you can enter to
win free!
A year of planning and cooperation by the
Buffalo Chip, Victory Motorcycles, Arlen Ness

Motorcycles, Epiphone and Amsoil culminates
during Victory Motorcycle Night on August 5th
at the Chip. That’s when one rider will rule the
rally as the new owner of a Cory-Ness-customized
2015 Victory Gunner accompanied by a paintmatched Epiphone Sheraton II guitar.
The stunning black and gold Gunner is embellished with multiple layers of sparkling gold, gilt
anodizing and the Buffalo Chip’s 75th anniversary logo making it an instant collector’s item.
The sleek-cruising Gunner sports a Freedom
106 power plant that produces 110 ft. pounds of
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torque; and with a dry weight of 649 pounds, you
can bet it scoots!
Customization by Ness added one-off black
Beveled wheels, matching pulley and rotors, plus
cam, ignition and derby covers. A dozen or more
carefully selected accessories were pulled from the
Ness catalog to grace the Gunner. “I really wanted
to give the sweepstakes bike a distinctive look,”
says Cory Ness. “Since this is such a special year;
the bike had to be awesome.”
Added Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff,
“The Buffalo Chip Sweepstakes bike and guitar is
the definitive prize package every year. This year
we chose a Victory Gunner because of its flawless design— and nothing rides like a Victory. The
matching Epiphone guitar speaks to our rock n’
roll roots.”
Don’t miss out! It’s easy to enter: register at BuffaloChip.com, stop in at the free-access Buffalo
Chip Crossroads and find the Chamber of Commerce tent, or visit any one of dozens of participating Rider Friendly™ Businesses, listing available on the Buffalo Chip website.
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any riders regard
motorcycles as a
hobby or recreation.
We ride for the fun,
the freedom and the
camaraderie. But the motorcycle industry as a business involves hundreds of
companies, some small and others quite
substantial, from the independent Mom
& Pop shop to firms such as Polaris or
Harley-Davidson. Together the industry
provides
commerce and
jobs, while also
interfacing with
multiple other
industries
to
obtain materials
and equipment.
As the home
of an iconic motorcycle rally, some
entities and departments in the state
of South Dakota are reaching out to
encourage new enterprises to be based
in the state and existing ones to move
here. This interest was clear at the
annual industry party held at the Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown Event Center
last night where hundreds of company
reps, custom builders, and media people got together to network and kick off
rally week.
Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff spoke about the Buffalo Chip Challenge program, introducing student
participants and reps from regional
companies that helped the program
along such as Terry Components and
Baggster. Builders Paul Yaffe and John
Shope spoke about their involvement in
Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff
and South Dakota Lieutenant
Governor Matt Michels.
the program, too.
Roland Sands discussed his company’s alliance with both Indian and
GEICO that resulted in a dirt-track
inspired custom Indian that’s not only
a showpiece but certain to be a showstopper for GEICO everywhere it goes.
And Kuryakyn President Holger Mohr
provided details about a partnership
with the Chip that results in more new
parts reaching customers and garnering
notice.
But it was Lieutenant Governor Matt
Michels who acknowledged the recognition of State officials that motorcyclerelated companies are worth recruiting
and he numbered the benefits of doing
business in South Dakota. “We are set
up for business,” he said. “We don’t
have layers of government. We have
reasonable regulations, we have no corporate income tax and we have no personal income tax.
He added, “We were taught we could
live our dreams with limited government involved. In South Dakota we
rock and roll so you can keep your own
dough!”
Motorcycle businesses do indeed
have the potential to contribute to local and regional economies. Those who work in
the motorcycle industry may
stumble in by accident but it
doesn’t take long to learn it’s
a business that’s centered on
fun and a solid place to build
your life’s work. Besides, you
really do meet the nicest people on two wheels.
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full tHrottle Bike SHow
Like yesterday’s all-brands show, today’s Full
Throttle Bike Shows takes place at the Buffalo
Chip Crossroads. Ride-in registration is at noon
and awards are at 5:00 PM on the Jägermeister
Stage.
But today’s show is exclusive to Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Classes cover: Sportster, Street
Glide, Road Glide, Custom, Trike, Paint, V-Rod,
Stock, Anything Goes (Harley) and Antique.
Awards are given for 1st and 2nd place in each
class plus Best in Show and Judges Choice.
Registration fee for showing your ride is $20
per class entered, but if you want to see all the
bikes, it won’t cost you a thing to visit the CrossRoads. Enjoy the plethora of entertainment on
tap such as live music, roller derby, the Budweiser Clydesdales, the Evel Knievel Thrill Show,
vendor booths plus great food and drink. Get
two Bowtie Buds or two Big Woodys for just $6
and visit the Rally Info Center/Chip Chamber
of Commerce for maps, advice, and giveaways
galore. And don’t forget to ride over to Chip’s
east gate for free admission to the Russ Brown
Event Center where Motorcycle As Art is displayed.
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STURgiS
MOnDAY, AUg. 3, 2015
RiDER
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OUTLAW PULLERS: DAY 2
Thunder at the Chip continues
Yesterday was day one of the
Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls
at the Buffalo Chip Powersports Complex. and it was jampacked with the gripping, grunting intensity of these high-torque
machines.
If you missed it, don’t worry:
Day two of Thunder at the Chip
is today so you can still see these
incredible monsters competing
against physics and each other to determine who will wear the winner’s crown.
Dirt flies, smoke spews and engines scream as these 2WD trucks, 4WD trucks and
Super Farm Tractors put power to the ground in a display of organized mayhem. Passes
are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Further details at www.buffalochip.com.
MODIFIED 2-WHEEL-DRIVE RESULTS:
Driver Name, City/State, Vehicle Name, Distance, Points
Scott Wiens, Beatrice NE, Nortorious, 278.29, 37
Richard Morris, Neosho MO, Buffalo’s Chip, 276.91, 36
Skyler Neibaur, Rigby ID, Cheap Shot Reload, 270.82, 0
Randy Wendling, Manchester IA, Bad Nightmare, 261.56, 35
Seth Pearson, Springfield Ne, Bad Company, 256.148, 34
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Looking to the future
B
ill Davidson knew when he was only 14
that he wanted to ride the same career
path as his great grandfather, William
Davidson, co-founder of the American institution that is Harley-Davidson. Since then, he has done just that, and now
serves as the vice president of the Harley-Davidson
Museum in Milwaukee, Wisc., and serves as a corporate spokesman. Davidson was in Sturgis on Friday, gearing up for the 75th rally, but also to help
christen the “Rally Point” square in Sturgis.
SRD: How was the ride into Sturgis?
Bill Davidson: Every time I think about riding
out here, I get a grin on my face. There’s something
special about it. I love riding across the Plains. A
lot of people probably think the Plains are boring,
but I think the plains are some of the most beautiful terrain the U.S. has to offer. The colors, it’s just
amazing how they change as you go through.
SRD: What do you and your family do for HarleyDavidson today?
BD : I’m the vice president of our museum, and
I am also on our go-to market executive teams. So
I oversee, along with a group of eight others, our
plans, what we do to take things to market.
Karen (his sister) is our design director for our
motor clothiers, all of our garments and so-forth.
Dad is a spokesperson. He somewhat retired in
2012, but I can tell you he really didn’t retire. He’s
still so much a part of the operation, which is wonderful. Being family members, we travel to events.
We mingle with our customers. We go to our dealer
show. We go to HOG rallies and represent our
great brand.
SRD: What does the Sturgis motorcycle rally mean
to your family personally, and for your business, now
and historically?
BD: It’s significant. Sturgis is synonymous with
Harley-Davidson. To be able to unveil a very special
place like the Rally Point right on Main Street with
all of our customers, is really, really special.
When you have a gathering of tens of thousands
of riders, it’s an opportunity for the company to
come out and put displays up that show off our
new products and clothes and accessories, and we
mingle with them. That’s a part of our brand, to be
very close to our customers. We ride with them. We
talk with them. It’s great feedback for us. When we
get back from Sturgis, we do after-action reviews
and actually download everything. We say, ‘OK,
what did we see here?’ We take that very seriously.
All of our events around the world help us. Like
I said, it’s a chance for us to get out and mingle
with our customers. That camaraderie. That is a big
ingredient to our brand. Not only Sturgis, but rallies around the world help us in that way.
SRD: Does your family share some Sturgis rally
memories?
BD: This is my 26th year. My dad has me beat
DAILY LEGAL TIP
following in his
great-grandfather’s footsteps
By Chuck Koro
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
‘JUST THE FACTS,
MA’AM’
by a number of years. I can’t say I’ve been here every
year. I’ve wanted to come every year, but I’ve had
other family things. My first ride out here was in
1984. The Black Hills are absolutely stunning. I
love getting up early in the morning and taking a
ride in the Hills to see the sights and scenes. It’s just
stunning. The people are great. The camaraderie is
just fantastic.
SRD: What does the future hold for Harley-Davidson?
BD: Harley-Davidson continues to be a dominant player in the motorcycle industry. We stopped
at dealers from here to Milwaukee. We stopped in
Sioux Falls. We will be stopping at Black Hills, and
they are phenomenal, and they do a heck of a job
for us. We’re thrilled for the future. The Sturgis rally
is going to continue to grow.
SRD: How has the emergence of Indian and other
motorcycle companies, as well as pressure from abroad,
affected your business?
BD: We welcome the competition. It keeps us
on our toes. By keeping us on our toes, we get to
do great things and make sure that we continue to
be the leader.
Obviously, whenever you have competition, you
want to be aware of what is happening, and when
we get back in the offices, we’re watching the whole
industry. You have to. When you are a participant
in the industry, you have to know what others are
doing. We stay on top of it.
So, it means a lot to us that we’re the official
sponsor of this event. Sturgis has really grown
because of Harley-Davidson. It really has. I mean,
99.9 percent of the motorcycles out here are Harley-Davidson. It has been for 75 years, and hopefully that will continue for the next 75 years.
That ageless instruction very much
applies to how an injured motorcyclist
should respond to recorded questions
about his or her accident. (Your attorney
may advise against cooperating with an
opposing insurance carrier.) It is extremely
important to be properly prepared as the
answers can affect the outcome of the case.
Listen carefully and focus on the question.
Make sure you fully understand it before
responding. If any doubt whatsoever, have
the question clarified or repeated. Then only
respond to that specific question without
giving additional information. Believe it or
not, this is not as easy as it seems.
Stream of consciousness answers
may cast shadows on an otherwise
straightforward event. Trying to come up
with answers that you don’t have can be
dangerous when giving estimates of time,
speed and distance. After the math is done,
you may have created a scenario that is
quite different from what happened or,
worse, a physical impossibility.
The “just-the-facts” rule should be bent
when the injured party is asked about his
injuries and their effects on his life. It is
extremely important to convey the physical
and emotional effects to the insurance
company/attorney, so they can accurately
evaluate the case.
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Chipster of the Day
Is this you? Watch this space each day in the Sturgis Rider Daily. If you see yourself, head to the Rally
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you with cool rally merch!
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MoNday, aug. 3, 2015
Last Night’s CoNCert
Long a favorite of riders and rockers, 38. Special, above, was one of the bands that christened the Chip’s new
stage in 1991. Once again they brought melodic southern rock to the forefront, last night on the Wolfman Jack
Stage at the biggest music festival in motorcycling. Keeping with the vibe, singer-songwriter and Georgia native
Brantley Gilbert, left, brought the house down pounding out an authentic, gritty sound that connects with bikers
big time. Appreciative Chip fans enthusiastically revved their bike’s engines in return, naturally.
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5 MinuteS with
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Sugar Bear
SRD: What would you tell someone who’s considering motorcycling as a career?
SB: I’d tell them to go to school, probably a trade
school or community college, and take welding and
machine shop classes. A million people say they
want to work on bikes but you actually need some
skills. This is a technical field! When you can make
things yourself you don’t have to accept what someone else made. If you have to keep going to others
it limits you and cuts down on your productivity.
Sugar Bear’s chopper front ends are legendary,
and now the man himself takes on legend status as
he’s inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame this year.
SRD: How has biking changed in the past decades?
SB: It’s easier now because there’s so much product available. When I started, you had to make
everything you wanted; now you can buy a lot of
stuff. That has cut down on some of the creativity and ingenuity. Young builders now have time to
think about being different. We just worried about
building a rideable bike. Function over form was
mainstream then. As it happened, some guys built
bikes that were unrideable and that gave choppers a
bad name, with frames failing and front ends breaking. Sometimes it was poor execution of a bad idea.
SRD: Name one of your motorcycle heroes?
SB: That would be Benny Hardy. He was my
mentor and he got me prepared for the business.
He told me what I would need to do to survive and
he was right on. I’m proud of the fact that I was able
to bring his name to light in History of the Chopper, to let people know what really went down.
[Editor’s Note: Benny Hardy built the bikes in
Easy Riders but was never credited. He passed away
in 1994.]
SRD: You’re known as the inventor of the truly
functional chopper front end. What did the other guys
miss that you figured out?
SB: At the time I was developing my front ends
I didn’t know rake and trail formulas so I did it my
own way. Now I read articles about how it’s supposed to be, yet my front ends works and I’ve been
making them the same way since 1972. It’s like the
bumblebee: aerodynamically a bumblebee can’t fly,
but he doesn’t know that!
SRD: Like Benny, you faced challenges being a
black man in motorcycling, right?
SB: Other builders can’t conceive of what I had
to go through, but Benny prepared me for it. People like to say it’s about who you are and what you
do, but that’s not so. In my case, it was about what
you are. People don’t like to think it was like that
but it was. Many times I thought about quitting,
but, I’m still here.
SRD: Some people start out riding a chopper then
move to a bagger for comfort. But you still ride chopper. How come?
SB: I’ve always been a chopper guy. We called
baggers garbage wagons back in the day: we took all
the garbage off and made a chop. People say chops
don’t handle well. Mine does. People also say choppers are uncomfortable. Not my chops. My chops
have always been comfortable to me. It’s the only
kind of bike I ride.
SRD: Did you plan to go into the motorcycle business?
SB: No, it was an accident. I wanted to be a
math teacher! I became a probation officer, and
worked with kids. Then one day I was driving down
the freeway and saw a guy riding with a girl on the
back. It looked so cool I decided I wanted to ride.
So I bought a bike and started making changes to
it. After running around having other people do the
work for me I eventually learned to do it myself.
SRD: So no bagger for you?
SB: If I want music, heat and no wind I’ll get
in the car. When you go down the road on a long
chop everyone will stare at you. That’s not true of
a bagger.
It’s called getting in the wind, and there’s still
something about it that gets you in the gut. Smelling the smells, listening to the exhaust sound and
feeling the wind. That’s why I ride.
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ShowcaSe Stage Schedule
Monday 8/3
Bikini Beach
Noon .................................. Bikini Beach Party
1 P.M. ................................................. Karaoke
3 P.M. ..............................Rope Swing Contest
3:30 P.M. .....................Beers & Burps Contest
4 P.M. ...........................Frozen T-Shirt Contest
4:30 P.M. .................... Air Sex Championships
5:30 P.M. ................Homemade Bikini Contest
7 P.M. .............................................. The Mods
10–1:45 A.M................. Charlie Brechtel Band
Budweiser Roadhouse
6:30, 8 & 10 P.M...................... Sweet Cyanide
Kinison Stage
4 P.M. ..........................................Captain Jack
5 P.M. ............................. Pickle Lickin’ Contest
6 P.M. ....................................... Colossal Boss
10 P.M. ........... Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers
Midnight ..................... Illumination Fire Troupe
12:15 A.M............................. Bc & The Big Rig
Hoyt Axton Stage
1:30 P.M. .....................................Biker Games
2:30 P.M. ................................................. Mms
4 P.M. ..........................................Biker Games
50 P.M. ............................... Reformed Whores
5:30 P.M. ....................................Biker Contest
6:30 P.M. ............................ Iron Cowgirl Missy
Midnight ..................Midnight Endurance Ride
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JägerMeiSter and the ChiP
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What’S a big Woody?
it’S da boMb
Some things at the Rally stay the same, and
some change. One thing that’s the same is the
presence of Jägermeister at the Buffalo Chip and
that’s a good thing. Because Jäger and the Chip
are natural partners with bikers. “We both like
bringing people together for a good time,” said
Jack Carson, Director of Event Marketing for
Sidney Frank Importing Company.
“It‘s also about building and strengthening
the bond between two iconic brands that have
worked together for over a decade,” added Dave
Summers Mobile Stage Manager for Jägermeister.
But things have changed, too, such as Jägermeister’s level of engagement; they’ve really
stepped it up this year to connect with riders,
emphasize fun and enable rally-goers to make
this trip the vacation of a lifetime.
It started with an extension of the sky bridge,
joining the party deck to the former burnout
bar. The newly christened Jäger Bridge features
plaques detailing pivotal moments in both Jäger’s
history and the Chip’s. The bridge provides epic
views of the main stage anytime but especially
during concerts, and there’s a dated photo op
frame where people can take a picture with the
stage in the background. “We want you to create
a memory you’ll take home, one that will last,”
said Summers.
After you get the shot, use the hashtag #Jäger-
Chip to add the picture to the ongoing story of
Jägermeister and the Buffalo Chip and you could
win a place in the Jäger Walk of Fame next year.
Added Summers, “From the bridge you get the
full impact of the light show and the full impact
of the crowd, the people, the interaction. It’s a
great place for people watching.”
The bridge leads to the redesigned Jäger Stag
Lodge featuring a live DJ on a stage 8-feet above
the bar and deer antler chandeliers that beg to be
decorated with unmentionables. There are go-go
dancers and an epic light show that gets rolling
the moment the main stage closes, so the party
can continue into the night. All in all, it’s a space
that feels comfortable, where you feel welcome
but aren’t clobbered with branding.
At the CrossRoads, the Jägermeister stage is
the centerpiece of the action every day, all week.
Emcee Trey Valentine hosts games, bands, dance
troupes and contests to keep things moving. The
Chip kicked off the Sturgis 75th with a free preparty featuring Pop Evil on the Jäger stage and it
was am impressive and well received show.
Working with the Chip’s staff the Jäger team
has created the kind of entertainment footprint
they’d enjoy themselves. In fact, said Carson,
“While in Sturgis, we always close out our nights
at the Buffalo Chip because it’s the best party in
town. There are always great people around and,
well, it’s the only place where you can have a Big
Woody and its okay to brag about it!”
You
might
think you know
the answer to
that question
but hold on a
minute. You’re
celebrating the
Sturgis
Rally
at the Chip, so
there’s gotta be a twist, right?
Right. In recognition of the Sturgis 75th,
Sidney Frank Importing, the purveyors of
Jägermeister, developed a signature drink
to increase the fun quotient for campers
and guests; that’s the Big Woody! What’s it
made of? The specific recipe is a secret but it
starts with Jägermeister Spice, which is then
blended with Kentucky bourbon and honey,
all perfectly balanced to get it just right.
The Big Woody is just one way the
people at Jägermeister have kicked up their
involvement with the Chip to make your
vacation in the Black Hills one you won’t
forget. Unless, of course, you have too many
Big Woodys. And at two for $6, that certainly
could happen…
See Breaking Buffalo, the making of the
Big Woody on You Tube: www.youtube.com/
watch?v=zx5a3_lkdhE.
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
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