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® SturgiSturgiss RRiderider DDailyaily Don’t miss RSD Super Hooligan Races Presented by Indian • BMW Demo Rides • Free Fuel Happy Hour The original can’t be duplicated Street Drags oes it sometimes seem that racing is a little • too...professional? The big sponsors, team • Wall of Death and the high-tech struggle for mil- Dlisecond almost makes it too complicated. Well, if Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s you want to revel in the spirit of a simpler time in two wheeled competition, the next round of the Wolfman Jack 2018 Super Hooligan National Championship throws down today, Wednesday, August 8th at the Stage Chip’s technical and thrilling TT track—part of the ground-shaking Moto Stampede. Tonight Super Hooligan racing harkens back to the origi- nal “run whatcha brung” spirit of the Jackpine Gyp- 10:30 pm sies and early Class C racers. Roland Sands and Eric Church his hooligan buddies brought back the idea a few years ago, igniting a renaissance in dirt racing. A 8:30 pm Super Hooli- Reverend Horton Heat gan race smack in-between the What: RSD Super Hooligan Wolfman Jack Races Presented by Indian tomorrow stage and the Top Shelf lounge Motorcycle 10:30 pm at the Chip? When: Wednesday, Kid Rock That’s as original August 8, 2018 4:00 pm as Roland’s idea Where: Buffalo Chip 8:30 pm – and it makes Amphitheater the Buffalo Chip Lita Ford and RSD perfect 7:05 partners. Modifications are limited and the class rules are sparse, encour- Scattered Hamlet aging competition and a free-wheeling sense of excitement. An impressive selection of classes run, from vintage to amateurs Sturgis weather and even a costume class! And proving the street cred of Indian’s Wed 8/8 Thurs 8/9 Scout Sixty, a customized version—compliments of Indian, J&P, GEICO and the Chip—will take some turns on the track before being given away at the end of the evening. Plus, it’s more than just racing when the Chip throws a party! 89/63 88/66 After the races, The Reverend Horton Heat takes the stage fol- Sunny Sunny lowed by a smokin’ hot country romp with Eric Church to keep

Courtesy of weather.com the party rolling all night. Don’t miss a minute of the action! Page 2 Sturgis Rider Daily Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Sturgis Rider Daily Page 3 Prairie Edge Trading Company & Galleries Showcase stages Hay saves the day Wednesday, August 8th Bikini Beach Stage 1PM...... Head Banging Contest 1:30PM...... Beer & Burps Contest Buffalo Chip TT track refined A world apart 2PM...... Whipped Cream Twister or 37 years, the Buffalo Chip amphi- Rapid City, SD, main- 2:30PM...... Rope Swing Contest theater has been the home for top name stay and fan-favorite for 3PM...... Karaoke Fight Club concert performances. Back in the day, Native American artworks Fthere was plenty of impromptu racing there, andA crafts, Prairie Edge offers high- 3:30PM...... Slip ‘N’ Slide Relay 4PM...... Frozen T-Shirt Contest too. But last year’s inaugural Buffalo Chip TT quality work by both known and 4:30PM...... Ice Cold Jorts Contest demanded a higher caliber race venue, and emerging artists in a variety of 5PM...... Homemade Bikini Contest the standard was raised even higher for this mediums. The building which 5:30PM...... Homemade Mankini Contest year’s Chip TT when the track was refined houses the legendary gallery is a his- 6PM...... Pickle Lickin’ Contest and safety was further addressed. toric building with three floors and 6:30PM...... Air Sex World Championships Enter McGuigan Inc., a family-owned beautiful craftsmanship—work of 7PM...... Blade Aces Axe & farm in Spearfish Valley that’s been operating art in and of itself. Knife Throwing Demo since 1908, over five generations. “We were From intricate beadwork to gor- Midnight...... Live Music: BC & The Big Rig in the dairy business for longest time then geous paintings, General Manager evolved to doing strictly hay, high quality Dan Tribby has high standards Kinison Stage hay,” said Mike McGuigan. Those giant hay in choosing his inventory, and he 7:55PM...... Buffalo Dreamers bales skirting the Chip TT’s lines came from maintains a hands-on approach. As 8PM...... The Flaunt Girls McGuigan’s and they were the literal building a Sturgis local, longtime motorcycle 9:55PM...... Buffalo Dreamers blocks of a wall separat- rider, and veteran, Dan’s connection 10PM...... The Flaunt Girls ing racers and spectators. to the Black Hills in deep and wide. How Do You Rally? Show us! Midnight...... Scattered Hamlet What makes high A store within a store, Prairie The best selfie we get each day will appear in the next day’s paper. So make it a good oneand quality hay? “We sam- Edge also contains the Sioux Trad- remember, it has to be printable—both in content and quality. Photos received will be submitted for Roadhouse Stage ple all our hay and have ing Post section, which features the 2019 By Bikers, For Bikers Mural at the CrossRoads, too. Text: 828-205-8482 Email: GetSocial@ 8 PM, 10 PM, Midnight ...... Live Music: a lab run analysis on it, authentic beads, botanicals, and BuffaloChip.Com. The Hawkeyes testing it for feed qual- craft supplies. Stop in and discover Here’s the Sturgis Rider Daily volunteer paper boy, Nigel Hawkins. Now that’s enthusiasm! ity and feed value,” said the gem that is Prairie Edge, and JVC CrossRoads Stage Mike’s son Curtis. How be sure to view their not-for-sale Noon...... Sassy & Classy do you produce high historic items and artifacts while 2PM...... Live Music: Charlie Brechtel quality hay? Said Mike, you’re there. 4:30PM...Live Music: Black Water Mountain “It’s time and diligence; 7PM....Biker Games Hosted by Tumbleweed working with Mother Prairie Edge Nature to know when to cut it and get it Tell us what you love aboutLet’s spending the Connect! Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip. Or CrossRoads Events 606 Main St. packaged right.” shoot us a picture and show us how your rally adventure is playing out. We may print your words 7–11AM...... Free Pancake Breakfast Rapid City, SD 57701! Curtis agrees. “It has to do with Mother or photos in the Sturgis Rider Daily! 9–10AM...... CrossFit at the CrossRoads Nature co-operating with you. I’ve been Open daily from 9 to 9, Text: 828-205-8482 • Email: [email protected] 9–3PM...... Blade Aces Axe & watching my dad and grandpa doing this a and Sundays Letters to the Editor: [email protected] Knife Throwing Championship lot of years. I guess I learned a lot at age seven from 10 to 5. Where’s Woody? Scan every issue to find Woody then head to the Chip 9AM–6PM...... Miss Buffalo Chip Bikini I didn’t know I was learning.” Bike Wash The McGuigans put up 1500 tons of hay a Chamber of Commerce to collect your prize. First three finders win! 9AM–6PM...... BMW Demo Rides year and deliver their sought-after bundles all Noon–1:30PM...... Live Music: Pat Terranova over the nation, to top horse farms, dairies, Noon–5PM...... Sexiest Bagger Bike Show and drought-stricken areas. ® 1–4PM...... Free Fuel Happy Hour The hay used for the Chip racetrack isn’t Sturgis Rider Daily 1:30–2PM...... Stunt Show: Clint Ewing top of the line—that wasn’t necessary for Co-Publishers Editor Advertising Sales Design & Prepress 1:30–2PM...... Ives Brothers Wall of Death our use. But it looks amazing and the sturdy Sturgis Buffalo Chip Marilyn Stemp Rapid City Journal Amy Menerey, 3–3:30PM...... Ives Brothers Wall of Death solid barrier it makes protects both racers and Rapid City Journal Assistant Editor Paul Mitchell, Sturgis Lost Cabin 3–3:30PM...... Blade Aces Awards RENTALS » SALES » SERVICE spectators. Each mega bale is 3’ x 4’ x 8’ and Printer Madeline Woodruff Buffalo Chip Photo & Design 3:30–4PM...... Stunt Show: Clint Ewing weighs 1400 pounds. Somebody bring the Where’s Woody? Rapid City Journal 3:30–4:30PM...... Live Music: Pat Terranova PARTS & ACCESSORIES forklift! For other uses, the McGuigans pro- 4–4:30PM...... Ives Brothers Wall of Death The Buffalo Chip’s ubiquitous Rod “Woody” Woodruff loves to Contributors: Aaron Packard, Jordan Axtman, Brad Schneck, Grant Ekroth, Jack duce a block of 21 smaller bales, bundled 5–5:30PM...... Sexiest Bagger Bike Rally Mobile Service meet campers. He turns up everywhere at the Chip, so keep your eyes McIntrye, Cindy Erato, Nyla Griffith, Mary Panerio, Jeff Smith, Rachael Silver, Show Awards together. These weigh “just” 1260 pounds… peeled for his smiling face and say hello. Also look for Woody in the Vincent Stemp. Other material contributed by staff of the Rapid City Journal. Maybe they don’t claim to be race fans, but 6–6:30PM...... Bike Show: Clint Ewing 9AM-8PM pages of the Sturgis Rider Daily to win Chip merch. Each day there’s Circulation 6–7PM...... “Rebel On the Highway” Actor the McGuigans did come out for the Buffalo a different Woody caricature hidden in a photo of an event or loca- The Sturgis Rider® Daily is published seven consecutive days during the Sturgis Rally. 9500 copies are distributed each day at 70 locations in the Black Hills and to campers at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Autograph Sessions & “Rough Boys” Chip TT on Sunday. Said Mike, “We saw one 605-999-8781 tion he especially recommends. The first three readers who report Disclaimer Movie Auditions of your racers take out one of our small bales!” their find to the Chamber of Commerce/Rally Info Center at the Chip 13203 High Plains Place, Piedmont, SD The Sturgis Rider® Daily neither endorses nor warrants the products or services of advertisers, nor does it warrant the completeness or accuracy of the data 6:30–7PM...... Ives Brothers Wall of Death That’s one hay bale that’s not going back Crossroads win a prize bag. And don’t forget to notice where Woody provided herein. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers, advertisers, editors, contributors, or their agents. Sturgis Rider® is a registered I-90 Exits 40 & 44 Serving you for 55 years! trademark owned by Rod Woodruff. Reproduction or transmission of content herein, in whole or part, without expressed written consent is not permitted. Schedules are subject to change. to the farm—but it did what it was supposed is hiding out, because that’s definitely the place to be each day. to do! 605-787-9010 • www.jackscampers.com 1963–2018 PRINTED IN USA Page 4 Sturgis Rider Daily Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Sturgis Rider Daily Page 5 Legendary buffalo chip family Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame 30 Years of Rat’s Hole Show Our Loyal Uberfans Cheryll & Jeff Meet the 2018 Class

ot everyoneArnold knows that the Buffalo Chip is named after Jim “Buffalo Chips” White, a U.S. Cavalry scout and loyal fol- Nlower of Buffalo Bill Cody. So it’s in the spirit of Buffalo Chips, that we acknowledge the indomi- table friends of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Camp- ground, the happy campers who return year after year, bring their friends, and create a palpable fam- ily reunion ambience. Some say there’s something special in the air at the Chip, others say it’s in the dirt. We believe it’s in the hearts and souls of the Jeff Decker Jack Hoel Armond “Mondo” Porras Marilyn Stemp people who’ve become Chip Family. And, as Cody appreciated White, we salute them! ach year, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame took over and he’s continued to curate styling, build cus- Donnie Smith. The group is being inducted in recognition of their Einducts individuals who have distinctly impacted . tom and promote the sport. philanthropic efforts resulting in remarkable regional impact. They SRD: Tell us about your first visit to the Buffalo This year’s nominees exhibit a diversity of talents. Let’s meet them. exemplify the best image of motorcycle riders: custom bikes, cama- Chip. Marilyn Stemp raderie and charitable efforts. Jeff Decker C: Overwhelming! We didn’t know what to 2018 marks 30 years of Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Shows in Sturgis. Held at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads With her late husband Dennis, Marilyn Stemp started IronWorks 2018 Freedom Fighter: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard expect. We had some concerns about the safety of Thursday, August 9, don’t miss special anniversary surprises. Like what? Count’s Kustoms’ Shannon Steeped in hot-rodding and gearhead culture as a child, Sculptor Magazine in 1989. Collaborative and inclusive, IronWorks was built the Chip. It really ended up being the greatest rally Aikau presents a unique “Counting Cars” trophy to one standout bike—and it might be yours! Kid Rock Jeff Decker took a job at a fine-art foundry after college, learned the on passion for the topic. Following the last issue in 2014, Marilyn Kirk Willard has ridden thousands of miles to support ABATE of Iron Trader News venue we have ever stayed at! We felt instantly at C: We know vendors, other campers, and staff! performs later tonight, shakin’ the gates for the biggest bash of the entire Rally. lost wax process and motorcycle sculpture resulted. launched where she continues to present motor- Wisconsin and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). His mis- home. It had so much to offer and was way worth The pizza vendors know me by name. The body- Decker’s work is complex and accurate, sometimes whimsical, cycling and riders in a positive light. She writes for consumer and sion: to promote the preservation of the motorcycle lifestyle. the price of staying there. There have been many painting girl knows me, for sure. We’ll see them always intriguing. One notable work: “By The Horns” — a 5,000- industry magazines, Kiwi Indian Motorcycles, Lemans Corp., and He is president of the MRF and served on the Board for over pound bronze on the grounds of the Harley-Davidson Museum in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and has authored several books. a decade. He works tirelessly to promote and protect the sport of years when we haven’t even left the campground. at the rally and it’s a family reunion without any Milwaukee. motorcycling, defending our right to pursue this lifestyle unhin- We would just set up camp and stay at the Chip drama! Everyone is so laid-back. You can spend Valerie Thompson dered. the entire time, there was so much to do! hours talking with people around the campsite, Jack Hoel America’s Queen of Speed, and the world’s fastest female motor- You have to stay at the Chip. It’s ground zero just waiting for the amazing concert that night. Sneak Preview Sneak preview of Sturgis Car Museum. The newest, coolest car museum in Sturgis resident Jack Hoel was three years old when his parents, cycle rider, Valerie Thompson has set seven land speed records and 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award: Fred Fox for the Rally. It’s undoubtedly the number one des- We’ve met people from all over! local Indian dealers Pappy and Pearl Hoel, hosted the first races in gone over 300mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. She is a member of Fred Fox founded Parts Unlimited in 1967 in Egerton, Wis- tination of bikerhood. It’s on every biker’s bucket town with a Swedish flair, featuring one of the largest collections of Saab town. As a young man he raced competitively, then managed Yama- six 200mph clubs and her drag racing career spans a decade. consin, as a one-man show. He acquired Drag Specialties in 1988 list. If you’re not staying at the Chip, then you SRD: What sort of stories do you tell to family and cars in the world. Get out of the heat/rain. Get a free water and cool off ha’s race team and worked as Yamaha’s Head of New Product Devel- Unpretentious and self-effacing, Valerie’s sweet personality masks and now, over 50 years later, the parent company, Lemans Corpo- aren’t getting the true Sturgis experience. friends when you go back home? while you enjoy the 100+ vehicles newly arrived here! opment. Today, Jack Hoel is passionate about the Rally’s racing roots a steely racer’s resolve. ration, employs more than 1,200 people across the U.S., Canada We’re constantly looking for a similar experi- J: There are way too many memories. From 1950 to 2011: and remains a prominent member of the Sturgis community. and Europe. Fred exhibits tireless energy, a positive, practical out- ence elsewhere, but there’s no comparison to the C: It’s an all-year process of getting together and 1950 Saab 2 Cylinder @ 25HP Hamsters USA look, and fervent determination to support the brick-and-mortar Buffalo Chip. No words can sum up the feeling relating back to memories. So many memories just 1955 Harley Davidson Panhead Armondo “Mondo” Porras Beginning from humble, some might say silly origins, The Ham- shop owner. sear themselves onto you. you get at the Chip. It’s magic. A sense of freedom, 1957 Seagrave Convertible Firetruck As a teenager, Mondo Porras worked for body-shop owner Den- sters, a worldwide organization of enthusiasts, J: There’s always one night, which becomes the and overwhelming patriotism. It fills your soul. Bonneville Salt Flat Record Holder ver Mullins in San Bernadino, CA. After Mondo bought an old Pan- mark their 40th year of celebrating motorcycling and doing good. The induction ceremony, presented by Strider, is held this morn- culmination of the perfect night. You never know It’s about the gathering of souls from all different 200+ MPH Open Road Racer head their focus turned to motorcycles and Denver’s Choppers set The original members include Steve Allington, Barry Cooney, Ed ing at the Lodge at Deadwood. Word is the event is sold out but call when it’s gonna happen, but there’s always one. walks of life. The Chip brings us all together. We – See the car used by Jerry Seinfeld on the the style for raked out choppers in the early 1970s. In 1992 Mondo Kerr, Jim Leahy, Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz, Susan Perewitz and the Museum at 605-347-2001 for info. Last year, my favorite night was watching Char- love motorcycles, music, and camaraderie. show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee! J: You can’t deny, it turns out to be the best party lie Brechtel with some friends. We weren’t focused - Hear the story of selling a Saab to Jay Leno! anywhere, every time. on the concert, we were just enjoying each other’s JUST TO NAME A FEW! company. SRD: Do you have any recommendations for new Your Buffalo Chip Christmas tree was a huge Biker friendly! Throttle on over and check us out! campers? hit! J: Don’t worry about not fitting in. The Chip C: We loved decorating it and making the orna- Located @ Southwest decides who stays and who goes. ments. We’re artists, both of us trained in Italy. We corner of Exit 32 ( Junction C: If someone complains, they end up leaving paint motorcycles and cars, plus cabins and coun- or getting escorted out. If you go into it with a bad try styles. We sell our art at art festivals, arts and & Vanocker Canyon Rd.) attitude, the Chip will weed you out. There’s magic crafts shows, and tons of street fairs. Our website 940 Dickson Drive in that ground. is arthearts.com! Admission $8 per person SRD: What kinds of friendships have blossomed Are you a longtime or loyal Chipster with a story to or $15 couple from your Chip experiences? tell? Email: [email protected]. 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Longtime friend “Horse,” leader of the Sons of Light Ministry and orga- Let ‘er rip ake a breather with the low-pressure pancake breakfast provided by the Son’s of Inizer of the free pancake breakfast at the CrossRoads, Tonight, tonight the strip’s just right Light Motorcycle Ministry. Join in Prayer, engage in Biker chat, and enjoy cof- knows it, too. So when he turned up for rally this I wanna blow ‘em off in my first heat fee and orange juice alongside your flapjacks. Stop by the Church of the Chip year, he brought the newest addition to the sculpture Summer’s here and the time is right Ttent each morning of the Rally from 7-11 a.m. The Sons of Light have been a fixture at collection: the perfectly patina’d metal buffalo sculp- For racing in the street the Chip for years and rightly so. These people are so darn nice you’ll be wishing they ture placed in front of the Chip’s office. -Bruce Springsteen, were open all day. Sons of Light does ministry work in Mexico and “Racing in the Street” 1978 that’s where they found the hand-built buffalo. “He didn’t have a green card but we got him across the We’ve all been there, on our favorite border,” said Horse. trailer late at night, placed it, and waited for Woody machine waiting for a light to turn green After they got to the Chip, they snuck it out of the to arrive next morning, watching to see if he noticed. while a potential competitor sidles up next And he did, but he didn’t see the plaque saying where to us, a few rips from the throttle announc- it was from. ing his arrival. Who doesn’t love the thrill of “My son, nine-year-old Jonathan, ratted us out! the lights changing? The roar of the engines He went in the office and told Carol where it came as the clutches let the horses loose, the from, Horse explained sweet stink of octane and rubber launching Why the gift? “He blesses us every year!” said machines down two lanes of blacktop... Horse of Woody. “People have turned their lives Locals and long-time rally fans alike can around from having pancakes with us here.” tell you about the hell-raising days of the Sons of Light has served free pancake breakfast 1970s, when loosely organized races lit up and a peaceful start to the day to riders during rally hen Super Hooligan racers threw their the scene on the streets of Sturgis. Finally, for 22 years. They’re remarkable friends whose pres- gauntlets into the dirt a few years back the city threw the whole exciting mess out ence is a gift to everyone. Pancakes at the Church of they ignited a racing revival not seen in of town, leaving Crazy John Markwald to What: Street Drag the Chip? It’s a necessary part of the Rally. decades.W We caught up with Roland Sands—racer, bounce from venue to venue until the party Invitational with Crazy designer and Hooligan-in-Chief—to talk about came home to roost at the Chip in 2016. John that. The Buffalo Chip knows this vibe well and When: Wednesday August MAJOR RAPID CITY – BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA are proud to host the Street Drag Invitation- today, Wednesday, August 8th 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & INDUSTRIAL PERSONAL PROPERTY LIQUIDATION SRD: Super Hooligan racing was the catalyst for a als . Show- new era in but doesn’t seem to get the casing big names from the world of custom Where: Buffalo Chip credit for that. and performance bike building, gleaming, Amphitheater AUCTION RS: I’m not in it for the credit, I’m in for the super-tuned machines will rip to their red- THE PROPOSED “RIPPIN RAPIDS WATER PARK” ON 7.23 PRIME COMMERCIAL ACRES spirit of getting people involved and on two wheels. lines again and again right through the mid- LOCATED AT 621 EAST MALL DRIvE, RAPID CITY SD We got out there and started riding these heavy dle of the Chip’s amphitheater to open up And don’t go anywhere after Crazy John COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION: bikes in the dirt. We made it into a lifestyle and a day of gearhead glory. Spectators watch crowns the winner because Super Hooligan TUESDAY AUGUST 14, 2018 10:00 AM MDT gave people a reason to talk about racing. If we are a do you get sponsorship but retain that? from the overhead catwalks as the flag drops racing starts at 4:00, followed by a full con- Live Public Auction held at the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn. Features: Prime 7.2 Acre Commercial Property just off I-90 Exit 59. 54,000+- gateway for people to be more open to racing that’s RS: Everyone who rides these things is loose! and eliminations whittle down the field. It’s cert line up when Eric Church comes on sq. ft. Class S multi-use building w/partial interior finish for large scale indoor water park, 60’+- ceiling height. Excellent high traffic location in an established heavy retail, restaurant and motel corridor at North LaCrosse St. & E Mall Drive. Terms and Conditions: Property what matters. They’re f’ing hooligans, a bunch of sketchy MFers. unadulterated grassroots racing! “Like A Wrecking Ball!” offered as follows: 1, Combination of Real Estate complete with the 54,000+- sq. ft. structure; 2, Salvage rights on existing 54,000+- That said, from when we started 4 or 5 yrs ago, structure through December 31, 2018; 3, Real Estate only, allowing for salvage of structure, to be removed. See www.bradeenauction.com for additional terms and conditions. SRD: Racing is getting way more attention. these guy have really improved. Having a few pros INDUSTRIAL LIQUIDATION PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION: RS: The success has really happened on the backs come out has improved the level of riding. It’s given ONLINE BIDDING ONLY, OPEN FRIDAY August 10 through Wednesday August 15, 10:00 am, subject to “soft close” feature. Selling without minimum or reserve at timed “Online Only” public Auction - Online bidding available Friday August 10 through of the guys doing the hard work in places like AFT. some of the others something to shoot for and Wednesday August 15, 10:00 AM And it’s predominantly about the riders. You go showed them how to get better. 200+ large commercial “Splashtacular” waterslide and waterpark fiberglass components; climbing ropes and harness, zip line, etc.; Large where the youth and excitement are, where there assortment of commercial/industrial electric boxes, switches, breakers, starters, etc.; 4 “Power Fin” 1,500,000 BTU commercial water heaters; 2 Large Innovent Air Handling Systems; commercial windows & doors; several Nidec & Nema 15, 30 and 40HP industrial water are interesting stories. We created an interesting SRD: How is the Chip as a race venue? pumps; several Neptune Bensen high rate filter systems; 8 Type 3R Square D electric services; Square D 800 Amp E1 service; Mertron fire story. RS: The Chip made the commitment and has pump control, 50HP/480V; large assortment of service panels & boxes; CoolAir condenser units; Industrial cooling & air handling systems; Lg. group of thermoglass window panels; concrete “tubs”, etc.; Asst. PVC & galvanized pipe; wide variety of structural steel, I-Beams, spiral built a nice TT track. It’s proof of concept. When staircases, beams, columns, braces, brackets, hardware, etc. Waterpark equipment of all types and MUCH MORE! SRD: Is part of the attraction that Hooligans ride Woody and I frst talked 4 or 5 years ago he said Watch www.bradeenauction/hibid.com for complete listing of 100+- lots selling “Online”, and NOT included in the Real Estate Auction. street bikes? he wanted to bring racing back to center stage, and Watch www.bradeenauction.com for updated terms, conditions, showing dates, photos, maps and details. RS: It has to do with not spending lot of money he made it happen. So hats off to him. I thought Broker participation invited, call for details, required form and deadline to go racing. With our Scouts, we take more off he was nuts when he first talked about putting the than we put on. And all bikes are welcome: Tri- track in front of the stage but at the same time I was umphs, Ducatis, BMWs, Harleys. We’ve had like, “Hell yeah!” Yamaha bolts and even KTMs That’s part of the allure. If we stay multi branded we’ve done our job. The Greatest Show on Dirt starts at 4:00 p.m. today in the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater. Be there Chris Long,Listing Broker SRD: The nature of Hooligan racing is loose. How as the dirt starts flying. Page 12 Sturgis Rider Daily Wednesday, August 8, 2018

LAST NIGHT’S CONCERT …

Ageless, timeless southern rock masters Marshall Tucker Band hit all the right notes from the Wolfman Jack Stage. Following them, in a proper mash-up, Aaron Lewis delivered unapologetic outlaw country rock. What’s a Moxie Award? moxie noun Slang. 1. vigor; verve; pep. 2. courage and aggressiveness; nerve. 3. skill; know-how.

hose words accurately describe the four companies receiving the 2018 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Moxie Awards. Instituted Tlast year, the Moxies recognize, “Those who’ve demonstrated the backbone, skills, determina- Carolyn and Kiwi Mike Tomas, Kiwi Indian tion and cajones to start a business, grow it and prosper amidst difficult economic challenges in an intensely competitive marketplace,” said Buf- falo Chip owner Rod “Woody” Woodruff. Marilyn Stemp with Mike Corbin, Corbin Seats This year’s recipients have all achieved substantial milestones while holding firm to Hole truly is “The Grandaddy of them all!” the Moxie principles. Mike Tomas started Kiwi Hot Leathers, recognized for 35 years of Indian Motorcycles 30 years ago after arriving in stalwart industry presence, is owned by Jerry Ted Smith, Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Shows the U.S. from his native New Zealand to become Berkowitz and managed by Andy George. And the confirmed expert on vintage Indians. This it’s a remarkable 50-year landmark for Mike Sturgis Buffalo Chip is delighted to shine the year marks the 30th Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Corbin of Corbin Seats, who celebrated the anni- spotlight on those few who’ve started businesses, Show in Sturgis (the Daytona show was the 45th versary in Hollister over the 4th of July. met the challenges and continue to serve the annual), started by Big Daddy Rat Karl Smith Awards were conferred at the kickoff Indus- public and motorcycle industry well. Congratu- and now run by Ted and Pam Smith. The Rat’s try Reception on Sunday, August 5th. The lations to all! Hot Leathers: Jerry Berkowitz & Andy George