It’s a rare breed to be sure, the stuntman, the risk taker, the daredevil. They see things differently than most of us; why else would they risk their very lives doing things oth-ers consider crazy?

Jumping a motorcycle—a comparatively heavy motorcycle—over a row of cars, buses, or trucks isn’t for everyone. But that’s exactly what Doug Senecal, a.k.a. Doug Danger, will be doing today in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater. Dan-ger is attempting a jump over 22 cars, a feat Evel Knievel attempted but never completed, aboard Evel’s own XR 750 Harley, a bike loaned to Dan-ger by Lathan McKay’s Evel Knievel Collection.

“When I was growing up, EK was my hero, the kind of man every guy wanted to be,” said Doug. “He was fearless, a man of his word, and he often paid the price for it.”

In August of 1974 the teenaged Doug tuned into ABC’s Wide World of Sports to watch Knievel jump over 13 Mack trucks in Toronto. Evel said a few words to the crowd, as he usually did, and the words resonated with Doug.

“He said, ‘If you want to be anything in life you have to give 110%. The only thing that can stop you is drugs.’ I thought: here’s the coolest guy in the world and he says to stay away from drugs.” Consider too that Doug’s friend had

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WHat Makes a DaReDevil?Doug Danger jumps 22 cars today!

Be there for Doug Danger’s record-breaking jump today! Danger will ride Knievel’s authentic XR-750 Harley in a 22-car attempt, a jump Knievel tried but never made. Be in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater this afternoon at 5:00 PM – and get there early; it’s gonna be a mob scene. Campground day passes for Thursday are at BuffaloChip.com or 605-347-9000.

The Evel Knievel Thrill Show exhibit, comprised of genuine artifacts that belonged to the famed daredevil, is located at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads, July 31 – Aug. 9, admission is only $10. See the Sports Illustrated leathers, X-rays of Evel’s broken bones, his restored motorcycles and the SkyCycle. And you can’t miss Big Red, either, Evel’s Mack truck rig completely restored to its one-time glory!

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Today’s ITInerary• 10:00 am – Check Out the Bikes: It’s the famous Rat’s Hole Bike Show.• 11:00 am - Register for the Freedom Celebration Ride:Get to Spearfish and get ‘er done!• 12:30 pm – Meet the 2015 Dignitaries: Then join the group photo and get ready to ride!• 2:00 pm –Create a Living Work of Art: The Eagle 75 human montage at the Field of Flags. Join in to make his-tory.• 3:30 pm – Meet Patriots at the Freedom Celebration Reception: Celebrate freedom with those who make it possible!

• 7:00 pm – Let Loose Your Inner Outlaw: You’re feeling inspired. Party on to Brian Grilli’s rockin’ outlaw coun-try.• 8:30 pm – Come Sail Away with Styx: It’s not a Grand Illusion.• 10:00 pm – Guess what? The Guess Who are about to rock the main stage: Find an American Woman and get with her. If you are an American Woman, start Shakin’ All Over.• 10:00 pm – Rev Your Engines for the Bob Hanson Distinguished Service Award Recipients: These are the peo-ple who truly make the party possible.Midnight – Epiphone Guitar Giveaway: Who’s gonna win?

OD’d around that time so Evel’s words had extra impact. “Evel changed my life right then,” said Doug.

Since Doug’s jumping career began in 1979 he’s broken both records and bones jumping hun-dreds of times at venues all over the country. He held the world record for ramp-to-ramp jumps for nine years and fought back after a crash in 1992 that left him in a month-long coma and

obliterated his memory. Taking on a different sort of challenge in 2012, he weathered the effects of radiation and chemo battling stage-4 cancer.

That was when he learned of McKay’s effort to assemble a world-class collection of Evel Knievel artifacts and knew he had to be part of it. “Doing this jump on Evel’s bike is such an honor,” Dan-ger said.

But this distinction doesn’t mean Doug under-estimates the feat ahead of him. “I’m a realist. When I get on the bike I’ll know what my odds

are and I’ll know that I may have to pay. There’s no reward for me without landing that bike just right.”

The experience of living life in the real world seldom produces angels and few would say Evel Knievel was perfect. But our flaws confirm our humanity – they’re the parts we recognize in each other because they’re authentic. We all fail. We all stumble. But the bold ones among us aren’t afraid to try in spite of that possibility. Like Evel Knievel. And Doug Danger.

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On an average day, it’s the caffeine coursing through my veins that keeps me going. But No drug could produce the rush I’ll feel watching Doug Danger’s Killer Jump over 22 cars in the amphitheater on Evel Knievel’s XR 750. The odds are sure stacked against him, but if Doug pulls this off like he’s promised, we’re all gonna be jacked up on adrenaline till September.

– Mary Panerio, Showcase Promotions Manager

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Think air guitar—with a twist! Chris Trew’s Air Sex Show has appeared in venues large and small coast to coast and has garnered a counterculture following. Shows take place each day at Bikini Beach and the Crossroads’ Jägermeister stage. Check daily schedules in this paper or online at www.buffalochip.com then come out to join in the hilarity. Said Trew, “The show doesn’t exist without the people from the crowd. We need people to say, ‘I want to be in the show,’ so we can book them.”

What is Air Sex? If you have to ask ...

Rally with Throttle Girl and the Lakota Nation at the 75th and get a window on the power of participation. Throttle Girl’s Lakota Heritage Ride & Celebration on Friday benefits the Lakota children of Pine Ridge Reservation and One Spirit food pro-grams.

Throttle Girl brings this cultural ride and celebration to Sturgis in true Lakota Pow Wow fashion. Starting and ending at the Buffalo Chip, the event includes a guided, 100-mile round-trip journey with the One Spirit Lakota Motorcycle Club from Pine Ridge to the landmark park and geographic center of the United States, Belle Fourche

What better way to experience Black Hills country than with those who have been riding it for generations?

Riders return to the Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown Event Center for a catered barbecue, live music, entertainment and the first ever Lakota Heritage Vil-lage built in Sturgis, complete with Lakota art, vendors and traditional drum and dance groups. Raffle prizes are provided by Legend Suspension, Kuryakyn and more. Registration fee is $80.

This effort, raising money to end hunger and feed Lakota Children on Pine Ridge, is sorely needed. The site of several tragic episodes between the Sioux and the US government, Pine Ridge encompasses parts of three counties that are among the poorest

in the country. Conditions are described as “third world” with staggering poverty, unemployment and shocking teen suicide rates only some of the issues.

The Heritage Ride happens Friday, August 7th, kickstands up at 10:30 AM. The celebration back at the Chip lasts from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Pre-register at www.ral-lytickets.com/sturgis. Keep the party roll-ing by rocking with Throttle Girl and other celebrities to Def Leppard on the Chip’s main stage. The Fan VIP experience requires a separate ticket, available at www.buffalo-chip.com.

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Join throttle girl’S twiSt on Charity rideSLakota Heritage Ride benefits Pine Ridge By Chuck Koro

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WHOSE FAULT IS IT

ANYWAY?One motorcyclist

thought he was at fault because he broadsided another vehicle, breaking his arm in the process. He apologized to the other driver at the scene and offered to pay for her property damage. Fortunately, he sought legal advice and learned the other party was fully responsible. Both drivers entered the intersection simultaneously from opposite directions and the offending driver turned left directly in front of the motorcyclist causing the broadside collision. Another driver, trying later to exonerate

herself, claimed the headlight on the motorcycle was out and that the rider was carrying a pizza. The motorcyclist had been riding for over 20 years. Not only was the headlight clearly working, but this rider wouldn’t operate without a light in the daytime in the middle of the desert, let alone at night on city streets. As for the pizza, it was tied down to the back of the bike until the accident turned it into bird feed. Don’t jump to conclusions about fault

issues until you learn how the law applies to your specific circumstances. Before you throw in the towel or take an unjustified stance, contact an experienced motorcycle lawyer for free legal advice.

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.

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Don’t say we didn’t tell you because you’ll kick yourself if you miss this chance to be part of an his-toric event at the Sturgis 75th today. A gargantuan human montage formed entirely of people and motorcycles assembles today by the Field of Flags at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads. Performance art-ist John Quigley designs and orchestrates this one-off happening, as he’s done all over the world to promote various causes.

Here in Sturgis we’re honoring veterans and protecting clean water by constructing a soaring eagle taking flight over the Black Hills. Meet at the CrossRoads starting at 1 PM for set up. Once the Freedom Riders arrive from Spearfish to finish off the image, Quigley will go airborne to photograph the final shape.

Trust us: this is one time you’ll definitely want to be able to say: “I WAS THERE!”

Fly like an eagle Yes, it’s worth the time

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Is this you? Watch this space each day in the Sturgis Rider Daily. If you see yourself, head to the Rally Info Center/Buffalo Chip Chamber of Commerce at the Crossroads and the nice people there will reward you with cool rally merch!

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ContributorsChris Yushta, Jordan Axtman, Christine Paige Diers, Paul Mitchell, Aaron Packard, Jessica Nelson, Brad Schneck, Manny Pandya, Mary Panerio, Kurt Shaw, Jeff Smith, Marilyn Stemp, Max O’Connell, Deb Holland, Nathan Ellenbecker, Sean Ryan. Other material contributed by staff of the Rapid City Journal.

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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 Cen-ter 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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Seattle coSSackSNo gimmicks, just entertainment

Everyone’s making a fuss over the Sturgis Rally turning 75 and that’s appropriate. But there’s another motorcycle entity that’s even more long-lived and they’re performing during the Rally at the CrossRoads.

Witness amazing stunt riding by The Seattle Cossacks, a precision stunt and drill team that performs on pre-1950 Harley-Davidsons. Their heritage traces back to 1938 and riders in the group represent several generations of perform-ers. The group was named after Russia’s famed cavalry riders who were known for their masterful control, but these stunt riders mount iron horses

instead of the four-legged ones. They perform to promote a positive image of motorcycling while also delivering a message of safe riding. Their per-formances often benefit charitable causes, provid-ing support to dozens, even hundreds of entities over the years.

Both riders and bikes are decked out in match-ing livery that lends a professional profile to their precise and carefully crafted stunts. They make it look easy—so you can be certain it’s not!

See them at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads sev-eral times per day and don’t miss their Wall of Fire routine at 7:00 PM each evening.

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Okay then, maybe getting more than 2,200 people to strut around in the skivvies was a crazy idea! But “crazy” often flies fine at the Buffalo Chip. That said, the super fun and fearless people who turned out to attempt the Guinness world record at the CrossRoads yesterday morning lacked noth-ing in enthusiasm, even if their number was undie the current record.

Still, the group raised some money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and had a helluva good time. We don’t have to tell you that, though. Just look at the pictures.

But briefly creates a buzz

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Everyone knows that weather during the Sturgis Rally is unpredictable—litera l ly. Some years are hot, some wet, some humid and some just

perfect! Something you can count on for at least several days each Rally week are sunny summer days that remind you: you’re on vacation! So take some time to chill out and relax. Grab a cold one, kick

your feet up and park the bike for the day.For campers at the Buffalo Chip, Bikini

Beach is a favorite place to recharge after a night of top-notch concerts and purpose-ful partying. Join the rope swing contest, try on a frozen T-shirt or float around while you enjoy an icy cold adult bever-age. Whatever your preference, there’s no wrong choice when you’re at The Best Party Anywhere™.

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Keeping coolStrategies for when the mercury rises

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It’s the most prestigious, the largest, and the longest-running, bike show in motorcycling—the world renowned Rat’s Hole. And the only way to take home one of the 75th anniversary commemorative award trophies is to turn up and enter your bike.

Bikes must be in place by 10:00 AM this morn-ing and there are 16 classes including the Bagger

Showdown. As a 75th Rally bonus, everyone who enters the Rat’s Hole show at Sturgis this year gets a chance to win Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Bike.

If you’re not sure how to classify your bike, see the handy guide at www.ratsholecustom-bikeshows.com. Judging lasts until 5:00 PM and awards are at 5:45 at the free access Buffalo Chip Crossroads.

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The second and final day of TORC racing wrapped up yesterday at the Buffalo Chip Powersports Com-plex (PSC). If you didn’t witness the gnarly, snarl-ing mega-tough trucks in this series, you missed some of the rawest, ravag-ing machines ever to take a race track.

TORC came to the Chip in 2014, bringing a new face of racing to gearhead fans. Learn more about the sanction, schedule, drivers, stand-ings and more at www.torcseries.com. Both days of racing can be found at TORC’s You-Tube channel at www.youtube.com/TORC.

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As a former racer and current risk-taker, the influence of Roland Sands in today’s custom bike scene is hard and clear. What makes him tick?

SRD: You spent quite some time racing, right? Do you miss it?’

Roland Sands: Sometimes, but I still get chances to scare myself and that’s what it’s all about.

SRD: Does your racing background affect the way

you design parts and bikes? If so, how?RS: Of course. I know what it feels like to crash

and have your bike run you over, so I take that into account when we design. S**t has to be safe as well as awesome.

SRD: Where’s your favorite place to ride and

what’s your bike of choice?RS: I prefer to ride off-road. Less police and I

like to do wheelies. On the dirt you are your own police and the penalty is pain when you disobey gravity. I can deal with that.

SRD: What do you think of baggers with 30” front

wheels?RS: I don’t. SRD: I love the practicality of refurbishing used

rental bikes like Dynas into road worthy bobbers. What’s cool about that to you?

RS: They’re fun and inexpensive to build, that’s why we do it for our friends.

SRD: Your work feels so fresh. What other motor-

cycle builders or designers do you reference as mentors?

RS: My dad is a big mentor for his work ethic and business ethics. Arlen Ness for how he built a business around custom bikes and Terry Vance as a straight up businessman.

SRD: What are your design influences outside of

motorcycling? Are there certain types of art, music or architecture that inform your design sense?

RS: Life is my influence. You just have to open your eyes to be influenced. It’s more about what you allow not to influence you.

SRD: What do you consider first: form or func-tion?

RS: One cannot live without the other, they are equals. That said I consider the form of func-tion very beautiful so I go with that.

SRD: What’s your definition of craftsmanship?RS: It’s spending the time to get it right. The

better you get at doing that the less time you spend doing it. When you can do an amazing job in the same time it takes the unskilled to do a sh**ty job you are a craftsman.

SRD: In your opinion, what’s more important:

formal schooling or hands-on training?RS: Hands on. No doubt about it. But a little

of the right schooling goes a hell of a long way. SRD: What’s the most beautiful motorcycle

you’ve ever seen? What do you like about it?RS: Nearly impossible to answer. But the last

bike that really stopped me was the 2015 Ducati Moto GP bike. True function and beauty com-bined. Ducati is really good at that.

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There’s nothing like a chopper show to bring out badass bikes and that’s exactly what rolled

into the Buffalo Chip Cross-Roads yesterday for the Cycle Source Magazine Annual Chop-per Show. A fine selection of bob-bers, diggers, and, yes, choppers were on hand to represent certi-fied cool on two wheels.

Now in its eighth year, the show is becoming a Sturgis tradi-tion that harkens back to grass-roots rally days when gatherings were free-form and joining in was free. There’s never been a fee to enter the Cycle Source Chopper Show but that doesn’t mean they come up short on recognitions. Solid industry support from sponsors insures that.

This year’s top prize was a Faith Forgotten frame, girder and set of Invader Mags. And it went to Irish Rich of Shamrock Fab-rication in Broomfield, CO, for his stunning, sanitary old-school chop. Far out!

You’ve still got it, girl! SaSSY & claSSY Model Search

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That could be said of every woman on the Jagermeister stage at the Cross-roads yesterday during the Sassy & Classy Over 35 Model Search. Not a single one of these stunning ladies had a thing to apologize for.

The contest’s finalists were pre-selected after they entered online. Final-ists were then invited to participate in the live competition during the Stur-gis Rally. Once onsite they were judged based on personality, poise, interview, appearance and audience response.

Posing in biker wear, Buffalo Chip wear and swimsuits, provided plenty of time for the audience and the judges to make their selection for the top model and ultimately Debbie McCullough was crowned the winner. In case you didn’t make it, we’ll show you what you missed here.

cYcle Source choPPer Show chop till you drop

Parents who bear the devastation of los-ing a child form a club none of us want to join. Debbie Lee is in that club due to the passing of her son, Petty Offi-cer Marc Lee. Marc was the first Navy

SEAL killed in action in Iraq in 2006 and his mother shared his story on the main stage at the Buffalo Chip last Sunday, the ninth anniversary of Marc’s death.

Debbie’s personal pain drove her to a mission in the form of America’s Mighty Warriors, a 501

(c)3 charitable organization she formed to honor Marc and reach out to other military families. The organization, “honors the sacrifices of our troops, the fallen and their families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency, and recovery.”

Some people might react to such a loss by diversion or denial but Debbie went the other direction, immersing herself in the military com-munity even more so. “God doesn’t waste pain,” she said. “When you suffer a great loss it’s not natural to stay surrounded by things that remind you of it all the time. But I think God wired me that way.”

Debbie was the recipient last year of a Bob Hansen Distinguished Service Award at the Chip and she is on hand at the CrossRoads during Rally this year along with several other military groups to pump up awareness and contributions of U.S. military personnel, a topic that many bikers are sensitive to. America’s Mighty War-riors join with the Patriot Guard, Warrior Dog Foundation, Wounded Wear and the Combat Wounded Coalition. The Chip’s Field of Flags, backed up by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall is nearby, too, forming a commu-nity of resources and appreciation for the people who defend America and preserve our freedom.

That community was present in the Chip amphitheater Sunday night when Debbie com-memorated Marc’s passing on the main stage. The entire crowd gathered there participated in a Navy Seal tradition, cheering a loud “Hooyah!” matched with the Chip’s own tradition of revving engines for a compelling tribute.

Debbie was gratified and also moved to tears. “I’ve shared Marc’s story over and over again but it never gets rote. It’s painful, it’s emotional but

I’m so proud of that kid and the sacrifices he made for the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.”

None among us would question that Marc is pretty darn proud of Debbie, too.

AmericA’s mighty WArriorsstaying strong

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Doug Danger’s Epic Jump is Today!

In the risk-taking spirit of the wild west, Doug Danger attempts a record 22-car jump aboard Evel Knievel’s own XR750. Be there, in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater today, to witness motorcycle history in the making.

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Bikini BeachNoon .................................Bikini Beach Party1 P.M. ................................................Karaoke3 P.M. .............................Rope Swing Contest3:30 P.M. ....................Beers & Burps Contest4 P.M. ..........................Frozen T-Shirt Contest4:30 P.M. ...................Air Sex Championships5:30 P.M. ...............Homemade Bikini Contest7 P.M. ............................................. The ModsMidnight ....................................... Mothership

Budweiser Roadhouse6:30 & 8 P.M. ...................... The Living Deads

Kinison Stage4 P.M. .........................................Captain Jack5 P.M. ............................Pickle Lickin’ Contest6 P.M. .............................................Swampfox8 P.M. ...................................Sovereign Dame10 P.M. ........... Sturgis Rider Rhythm RockersMidnight .................... Illumination Fire Troupe12:15 A.M. .............................................. Mms

Hoyt Axton Stage1:30 P.M. ................................... Biker Games2:30 P.M. ..................... Charlie Brechtel Band4 P.M. ........................................ Biker Games5 P.M. ................................ Reformed Whores5:30 P.M. ...................................Biker Contest6:30 P.M. ............................... Jimmy BratcherMidnight .................Midnight Endurance RideMidnight .........................................Lovebettie

Schedules are subject to change.

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A small western town taken over by bikers in August? Yeah, that sounds familiar but we’re not talking about

Sturgis, South Dakota; no sir. This is Hulett, Wyoming, and for decades it’s been the location of the Ham & Jam, the unofficial mid-rally-week party during the Sturgis Rally. Wild west biker fun knows few limits here so it’s a wide-open experience.

Some riders make the loop to Sun-dance next where burnout competi-tions insure that the merry-making continues without restriction.

No ruleS, juSt fuN!

Bikers drive along U.S. Highway 14 as James Ish, left, and Robert Jurcevich, both of Hicksville, Ohio, stop along the highway to photograph Devils Tower National Monument Wednesday afternoon after leaving the Ham ‘N’ Jamevent in Hulett, Wyo.

Kenneth Butler, center, and Audie Adkisson, right, both from Oklahoma, stand in coffins

for their picture to be taken Wednesday afternoon during the Ham ‘N’ Jam.

A motorcyclist who gave his name as Ronnie Redneck, from New York, N.Y., looks down at his bike during the burnout competition Wednesday afternoon as part of Wyoming Wednesday in Sundance, Wyo., during the 75th Sturgis motorcycle rally.

Wyoming towns welcome bikers

Hill climb racing pits man vs. machine on a ver-tical battlefield in a gravity-defying challenge. You might say it’s the original extreme motorsport!

The North American Hill climbers Association prides itself on hosting its competitions on super rugged, un-groomed courses, adding to the already intense challenge. You can witness intrepid riders taking on just such a course as they battle their stalwart competitors, their own motorcycles, and a course that cuts no slack in the Nitro National Pro Hill climbs.

Racing takes place at the Buffalo Chip Powers-ports Complex today and Friday, August 6 and 7 starting at 4:30 PM. Thursday’s schedule includes qualifying and one main event. Friday has two mains. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.buffalochip.com or at the gate.

This event has drawn national attention, hav-ing been featured on CMT Bike Week. Thousands of dollars in prize money is at stake and the fierce

riders will be pushing it to the limit to claim the purse. Their purpose-built machines tackle the course in a take-no-prisoners clash: you either get up the hill or you don’t.

Roll over to the PSC and give these riders their due. The event promises non-stop racing action for two straight days. All this on the backdrop of the Sturgis 75th? It doesn’t get any bigger!

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raw Power of hill Climb!at the Chip’s Powersports Complex

reSPeCt & remembranCe

There’s a strong connection between the U.S. military and bikers. In fact, many who cur-rently serve are riders, as are many veterans. It’s often said that solders from World War II, some of whom had ridden Indians and Harleys dur-ing war time, were responsible for the growth of the domestic motorcycle market by buying bikes when they returned stateside. Being in the wind cleared the head of difficult memories and restored balance.

This is the 24th year that the Buffalo Chip has

remembered the sacrifices of U.S. military per-sonnel and their families. The particulars have changed over the years but the spirit remain the same.

This year’s event begins with the Freedom Celebration Ride and there’s still time to get to Spearfish to join. Scheduled events continue all day long back at the Chip, including the Human Eagle Montage, ride reception, Doug Danger’s death-defying jump, and the Bob Hansen Distin-guished Service Awards. It’s all happening today.

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990 Main StreetSturgis, SD 57785MAIN 605-347-7579www.sturgissd.com

www.sturgisauctions.com

SolD IN 2 trActS

rAPoSA EStAtE AUctIoN3001 laZelle St., Sturgis

Date: tues., Aug 18, 2015 at 10:30 AMAuction held at the Sturgis community

center, 1401 laZelle St.West edge of Sturgis on Hwy. 14A towardLead and Deadwood, 30-unit mobile homepark, 5.076 Acres, including 757 ft. of Hwy.frontage! Included, a 2,888 sq. ft., 4BR/2BA

ranch-style home, ready to live in! Adetached garage, lot storage sheds and othermiscellaneous buildings complete this sale!

SHoWING DAtES: Aug 5th from 1 – 3 PMand Aug 13th from 11 AM – 1 PM

Date: thurs., Aug. 6,2015 at 10:00 AM

StUrGIS rEAl EStAtE AUctIoNS

DAvE WIlSoNowner/Broker/

Auctioneer

— cell —605-490-9959

Auction held at 915Main St., Sturgis

Tract 1: 915 Main Street: 1,800 sq. ft. building w/41+ ft. ofMain Street Frontage! Lot includes RV parking and

unique tri-fold doors, prefect for annualSturgis Motorcycle Rally vending!

SHoWING DAtES: July 31st from 10 AM – 12 PMand Aug 4th from 3 – 5 PM

Tract 2: 901 Main Street: 12,600 sq. ft.corner lot w/84+ ft. of Main Street frontage!

Excellent Location

Elkhorn RidgeRV Resort

20189 US Hwy 85, Spearfish, SD 605-722-1800

~Grocery, Liquor & Gift Shop

~36 Furnished Cabins~186 Concrete RV Sites

~Event Center~Free Wifi & Cable~Shower & Laundry Facilities~Cafe

Requested by Chipsters for over a decade, Social Distortion made their Buffalo Chip debut last night on the Wolfman Jack stage. The band’s own hardships are reflected in their blues infused rockabilly sound and they connected solidly with fans. Following Social Distortion, the Chip thumped with the driving beat of Americana roots rock from the one and only John Fogerty, at left. The founding member and songwriter of Credence Clearwater Revival revived a host of hits from his heyday, bring fresh perspective to the spirit of rebel rock protest music. Right on!

laSt Night’S CoNCert