Getting your ride on the open road should be your only concern, not the fuel in your . 30th Annual Donnie Despite the hype, E10 (10% ethanol) is safe for Smith Bike & Show use in any motorcycle built in the last 35 years - just check your owner’s manual. Always trust Presented by Dennis Kirk e make the claim with confi- the manufacturer of your ride over the person dence: it’s the largest Custom Bike & Car Show in the Mid- trying to sell you fuel additives or overpriced west! But 30 years? How did ethanol-free fuel. that happen? W Actually, the Donnie Smith Show was originally a J&P Parts Extravaganza and Bike Show. After a dozen years or so, it became an R&B Promotions event, then hit its stride with Neil Ryan and Donnie Smith. Since 1987 it’s been the an- nual kickoff of the Midwest riding season, held at the same location from the beginning. There are new features this year, such as a Tattoo www.ChooseEthanol.com Expo and Contest celebrating this fascinating art form that cuts across cultures, lifestyles and decades. prize – in addition to $7,500 up for grabs in dozens But we’ve retained the components you count on: of classes in both pro and open competition. Custom vendors with parts and accessories you need, the car and truck show entrants have a shot at $5,000 in best custom bikes and in the country, and — of cash awards. course — the centerpiece of the original event, the Find out what the next generation is working massive swap meet. on by talking with students in high school and tech Show sponsors have stepped up to bring a slew school programs. This is one subject kids actually of learning, shopping and experiential opportu- like being tested on! nities: Lucas has door prizes, giveaways for the Donnie’s fellow custom builders turn out in force, kids, and poster model signings. Get set for Spring too, so when you visit with Donnie you’ll also meet at Dennis Kirk and see the latest from Indian the likes of Dave Perewitz, Brian Klock, Randy Motorcycle. Witness the worldwide reveals of two Aaron and Jon Kosmoski. Then join us for Happy custom by S&S Cycle and Kuryakyn, Hour on the show floor Saturday at 5 p.m. including and meet today’s cutting-edge builders in the Met- a concert by blues musician Corey Stevens and drink zeler Custom Lounge. specials at the Budweiser bars until 7 p.m. Since 1999 And there are more ways to win big than ever Yes, it’s a righteous celebration of our 30th event. before: Bike show entries are eligible for the new You can’t wait to be there? We can’t wait to see you! Perewitz Paint Award, American Bagger Baddest Bagger trophy or Cycle Source Grease & Gears – Donnie Smith & Neil Ryan

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Page 2 Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Page 3 Elevating the Experience So many reasons to be there! remier companies in and automotive circles know the value of having a presence at the Donnie Smith Show. Who benefits? You do! Because they bring extra features and special Pattractions to make the Show bigger and better than ever. As the heart of the Show, expect the best cus- tom motorcycles and classic cars to turn out. They’re joined by quality vendors that focus on riders. And did we mention the monster Swap Meet? Keep read- ing, there’s more in store for show-goers this year than ever before. • Since 1969 Dennis Kirk has provided what rid- ers want and need with no fine print or hassle. DK reps are on hand to help you order on site and spin the prize wheel. Dennis Kirk gives back to the community, too, with their annual Patriot Ride, benefitting Min- Visit the nesota’s active and veteran military and law enforce- ment organizations. Mark your calendar for July 8th: Lucas Drag www.thepatriotride.org. Car at the “Dennis Kirk is proud to be the presenting spon- sor of the biggest and best and car show! car show in the country,” said Bob Behan, company president/CEO. “The awesome bikes, cool cars and large assortment of vendors make for a great experi- ence. If you have not previously been, make this the year you join the fun!” • Lucas Oil arrives in force with a space on the main floor featuring giveaways for the kids, door prize drawings and reps on hand to provide tech info about Lucas’s complete line of automotive and motorcycle products. Meet Lucas poster model Paige and get an autographed show poster. See the Lucas Oil Drag Car on display in the Show arena and stop by the JR’s Contraptions booth to meet Lucas motorcycle racer Brett Weiss. • The official motorcycle tire of the 2017 Don- nie Smith Show brings you the Metzeler Custom Lounge, a cool gathering place for moto-celebrities, builders and attendees. Meet Pat Patterson of Led Sled Customs and Mike and Pete Muller of Federal Moto, plus check out their Metzeler-equipped cus- toms — exclusively at the Metzeler Custom Lounge. new film, American Dresser. historical family breweries. As the official beer of the • Witness the worldwide reveals of two cus- • Sign up free at the Buffalo Chip booth to win Donnie Smith Show, Budweiser pops the tops on tom motorcycles. One is the 10th Anniversary one of two Indian Scouts in the Sturgis Rider cold beverages all weekend long and helps visitors Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Bike, a massively Sweepstakes. Roland Sands and Carey Hart have make the most of Saturday’s Happy Hour with spe- modified, performance-styled 2016 H-D LowRider given these Scouts their personal spins. Also learn cial prices and a concert on the main stage by blues built by S&S Cycle and on display in the Legends the Chip’s 2017 plans for a Moto Stampede, from musician Corey Stevens. Meet Paige and get Ride booth. Crazy John’s Drags to Hooligan thrills and AMA Pro • New this year, immerse yourself in the ancient Also look for Kuryakyn’s stunning custom Street Flat Track. art of tattoo with the first-ever Tattoo Expo and your autographed Glide built for the Chip’s 2017 Rock, Rumble & • You can’t enjoy riding your bike or driving your Contest. A designated area is set aside for artists Rebellion promotion. As of press time it was secure- car if you’re worried about being properly insured. to work and display all weekend, and anyone at the show poster at our booth ly under wraps until the exclusive unveiling, on the So let GEICO take care of that! They offer discounts show can enter the contest on Sunday for a chance main stage at 11 a.m. Saturday. and give you credit for taking a rider safety course. to win cash and prizes. LucasOilMotorcycleProducts.com | Lucas Motorcycle Products 855.462.9335 Motorcycle Oil Tech Line • Actor, writer and producer Carmine Cangialo- You won’t know where you stand till you get a free Great events get traction thanks to pivotal partner- si will meet fans and sign autographs at the Sturgis quote. And where do you think those cute green ships. The Donnie Smith Show is proud to bring you Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride booth. Check scheduled GEICO geckos come from? a weekend packed with fun from so many respected appearance times there and view the trailer for his • Budweiser shares in the legacy of America’s companies.

9335-020217 Donnie Smith ad.indd 1 2/3/17 2:18 PM Page 4 Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Page 5 Show Facts & Schedule Indian Twin Show Exclusive: Two Custom Reveals Saturday MARCH 25, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Legends Ride Custom Sunday MARCH 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cities Showcases Not your father’s 3 R’s S&S Cycle springs the Cobra Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, a Classy Chassis According to Kuryakyn’s designers, For the 10th Anniversary Buffalo Chip Saint Paul, MN the sleek, industrial appearance of the 2017 Legends Ride, S&S Cycle built a bold, high- Rock, Rumble & Rebellion bike, built for performance muscle bike with the innate ADMISSION $15 • Kids 12 and under FREE Indian Motorcycles the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, strikes a distinc- fierceness you’d expect from America’s of the Twin Cities has tive balance of refinement and rawness. premiere V-Twin performance specialists. Tickets become a fixture at the The customized 2017 Harley-Davidson The heavily modified 2016 H-D Dyna Saint Paul RiverCentre Box Office, all area main entrance of the Street Glide was still under wraps at press LowRider features Shelby Cobra-inspired Show Schedule Donnie Smith Show the time, so to confirm that description, be at styling with saddlebags and fairing. More Ticketmaster locations, call 800-745-3000 or online at All events are at the Saint Paul RiverCentre complex last few years, filling their the official worldwide reveal at 11 a.m. on impressive, that legendary styling is backed www.ticketmaster.com. including Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Immerse yourself in space with classically Saturday, March 25, on the Main Stage at by 143 cubic inches of pure power and Parking over 200,000 square feet of motorhead awesomeness! styled Indian motorcycles the Donnie Smith Show. S&S T143 Black Edition Engine. Now The RiverCentre Parking Ramp on Kellogg Blvd. complete with fringe, con- Kuryakyn designers chose select that’s stump-pulling grunt! Expect trans- Saturday, March 25 chos and skirted fenders. pieces from their all-new Riot and Mesh mission, clutch and primary mods as well, offers skyway access to the show. 9 a.m. Doors Open Visit: www.rivercentre.org/parking-directions But there’s another skirted attraction in their booth that Collections, adding customized compo- to properly handle that power. 9 a.m. ­– 7 p.m. Exhibitors Open sports a classy chassis of a different sort, one just as easy nents and stunning paint by Todd “Gilby” The bike will be auctioned at the 9 a.m. ­– 7 p.m. Swap Meet Open Free Shuttle to the Show on the eyes and equally elegant. Gilbertson to create a harmonious push- Legends Ride in Deadwood, SD, on August 9 a.m. ­– 7 p.m. Show Cars on Display And free parking at Whiskey Junction on Saturday ITC owner, Art Welch, brings along model Betsy to pull of mechanical grit and class. Powered 7th. One hundred percent of rider contribu- 9 a.m. ­– 7 p.m. Show Bikes on Display 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. pose with motorcycles and visitors alike. Dressed in posh by Crusher exhaust and Kuryakyn’s fresh- tions benefit Black Hills Special Olympics 9 a.m. ­– 7 p.m. PM Tattoo Expo Open Whiskey Junction, 901 Cedar Ave costumes with a decidedly mid-century flair, Betsy is as ly re-imagined Hypercharger ES, the 2017 and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & 11 a.m. ­– Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Custom Reveal, Minneapolis MN sweet and pleasant as she is pretty and proper. It’s a win- RRR custom will be available for sale as it Hall of Fame. Garnering over $450,000 Main Stage (612) 338-9550 ning combination for both the dealership and the Show. makes its way across the country, appear- for charity since its inception the Legends 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Happy Hour So stop and visit with Indian Twin Cities at the Donnie ing at various events before meeting up Components from the Mesh and Riot lines Ride continues to bring together Sturgis Concert by Corey Stevens Smith Bike & Car Show and enjoy a swanky, high-class with its new owner at the Buffalo Chip in riders with stars of TV, film, music and feature prominently on the RRR custom. Top: Artist’s concept. Bottom: With 165-170 Budweiser at Happy Hour Prices biker experience — with a little extra polish and panache. August. If you miss the unveiling, the bike What else? Be there for the big reveal to motorcycling for an epic day. It’s truly horsepower at the rear wheel, the S&S T143 7 p.m. Doors Close will be on display all weekend. “The Ride That Rocks!” see for yourself! is the meanest, leanest powerplant yet. Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. Doors Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibitors Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Swap Meet Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Show Cars on Display 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Show Bikes on Display 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tattoo Expo Open Tattoo Expo Awards in Designated Tattoo Area 4 p.m. Car Show Awards, Upper Level Roy Wilkins 4 p.m. Bike Show Awards, Exhibit Hall Main Stage 5 p.m. Doors Close

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Clearly, patience, a critical eye, and attention to detail are good qualities in a painter. For proof, Meet the Builders and Painters look at Rowan’s results: technical perfection infused with mesmer- aybe it’s the region’s of the year. It has a better vibe izing beauty. industrial heritage. than most others. Spring is right Or the short riding around the corner and everyone season that creates comes out.” Todd “Gilby” Gilbertson, an intense jones for Look for Cabana Dan’s 2017 Gilby’s Street Dept. TJ, M TJ Design biking only the truly fervent under- build, entered in the bike show. As Gilby clearly recalls the bikes stand. Whatever it is, Rust Belt usual, it’ll be a standout. Rowan Glaser, of Big Daddy Rat and Arlen Ness cities are throbbing today with an Customized Creations he saw as a kid. “Those zoomy upbeat gearhead vibe. And though pipes and big carbs got my imagi- Next Gens are fueling the current Curtis Hoffman, Jordan and Jesse nation going,” he said. That’s why scene, it’s not new, not at all. Hoffman Designs Dickinson, he doesn’t worry about paint being Motorcycle heritage runs deep Union Speed & Style scuffed, letting kids climb aboard in the Midwest, with events like his bikes hoping to ignite a spark. the Flood Run in its 52nd year At Union Speed & Style, they “It’s okay. I know how paint works and the presence of companies took a different path to building a if I need to fix it,” he said. like Polaris, Harley-Davidson and business. In 2004 three Dickinson He does indeed. Starting from he bought a late-60’s Triumph to tions early on, too. “I got into Dennis Kirk. So younger, spunkier brothers started a shop by the family garage in 1989 with a fix up and that was it. painting bikes because of Neil enterprises are a natural extension a different name, concentrating pinstripping brush and a dream, Gilby learned metal-fab and Ryan at American Thunder,” (now of more established builders and on upholstery due to the minimal in Germany. We refer to it as a Her specialty? “Some people Gilby honed his craft doing let- body work from his dad but his promoter of the Donnie Smith painters who paved the way. investment needed for tools. They Knuck but there’s actually only are good with photo realistic tering on sheetmetal and signage. ideas are organic. “I got a crazy Show) said TJ. “He gave me some The Donnie Smith Show wisely built the business without one H-D component, the forks. work; I’m really good at what you He taught himself how to paint the imagination. Anything I can dream parts and said, ‘Here, paint these respects longevity and welcomes debt, and showed their motorcycle Everything else—everything— might call repetitive perfection,” sheetmetal when the work he was of I can just do, I don’t have to black.’ Then he gave me more jobs what’s new. That why you find new location in Buffalo, MN. er, striper, powdercoater, buffer, seats at the Donnie Smith Show is handmade. Explained Jordan, she explained. “I can do geomet- seeing failed to meet his growing explain it to anyone else.” and it turned into a business.” such an eclectic blend of authentic Of course they’ll be at the upholsterer, and more. He doesn’t for several years. Jordan and Jesse “For builds like the Knucklehead, ric designs well. I can really keep standards. “There was no Internet, His exotic customs are not When you visit TJ Design’s takes on custom biking. Let’s meet Show. “It’s the show to go to in the mention the bodywork, welding rebranded as Union Speed & Style I don’t keep track of time. I do the focus.” In testament to that no way to find out what other simply show pieces, either, they booth at the Show you’ll see some of the builders and painters: Midwest,” he said. “It’s our local and fabrication but you can guess in 2009, concentrating on hot rod this for the love of it, not for the is Rowan’s work on the Dragon people were doing,” he said. “You get ridden. they specialize in high-end cus- show so we definitely support it. who handles that. Dan says it’s chassis, upholstery and metal fab- money but I don’t want to find out Scale bike incorporating scales just had to figure it out.” Gilby’s Street Dept. does tom paint and full fabrication on The swap meet is the spot—there’s worth the trip from his home near rication, which led to more bike I worked for 50 cents an hour!” over the entire bike. She covered Of course his parents said, “Go everything from service and stor- all kinds of sheetmetal; baggers, Curtis Hofmann, not another one around here like it. Milwaukee for the Donnie Smith work. Find Union Speed & Style at another complete set of sheetmetal get a good job.” And he did, for a age to full custom fabrication and sportbikes, classic cars and street Hofmann Designs What more could you want?” Show. “Donnie’s is the best show Like many shops, Union does the Show. They’re bringing more in diamond shapes. while, painting on the side. Then paint. He gets to the Donnie Smith rods, too. A Midwest native, Curtis Visit Hofmann Designs at the than bike seats this time. Show every year and his bikes “I’ve been at the Donnie Smith Hofmann ventured out as a young Show and find out. Jordan Dickinson, always attract attention. He real- Show 15 or 16 years, since Donnie man, perfecting his trade at Harley Union Speed & Style izes the value of being visible but and Neil got it, and I’d say 40% dealerships and custom shops in Rowan Glaser, has been consistently circumspect of my business comes from the SoCal then returning home to Cabana Dan Rognsvoog it all and that dictates the facets Customized Creations about his abilities. “People are Show. It works,” he added. Minnesota in 2009. Since then, Dan Rognsvoog, a.k.a. Cabana of the business: “We do complete When Rowan Glaser went to Todd “Gilby” digging it and I’m just having TJ is proud of his shop’s dis- Gilbertson, his custom Baggers have been Dan, has attended plenty of shows builds, small parts, repairs—it’s auto body school in 1991, she Gilby’s fun.” play at the show, too. They take very well received, showing up on since his wife Leah and team of spread across a lot of different was one of just two women in Street Dept. See Gilby’s Green Onion cus- pains to make it look great and magazine covers and places like garage builders started building fields,” said Jordan. They prefer the class, but that didn’t mat- tom in the Wizard’s booth and usually make changes each year. the Hot Bike Tour. and entering bikes 20 years ago. ground-up work with full control ter. She soon opened her shop, look for Matt Anderson’s Gilby- That means, of course, you’ll have That success has spawned a “We build a bike a year over over the quality. “Not a lot of Customized Creations, in Saint painted FXR in the Pro class. to visit and see for yourself. line of production parts for H-D the winter, usually for the show shops in our area do as much on Paul and says she’s always felt like touring models, including saddle- circuit,” he said. And as a proper “Cabana Dan” Rognsvoog both sides (hot rods and motor- part of the community of painters. You’ll find many more talented bags, headlight nacelles, and billet Midwesterner he adds, “We save cycles) as we do,” said Jordan. “It feels like a family,” she said, TJ, TJ Design builders, painters and hobbyists parts, too. summer for riding!” Union is a textbook example of “It’s always been cool.” Over the Almost 25 years ago, TJ of at the Donnie Smith Show where But it would be a mistake to Those builds have included the industrial heritage and no-fear years she sought input from House TJ Design taught himself how to we celebrate gearhead pursuits pigeonhole Hofmann Designs. an eclectic array showing broad attitude prevalent in the Midwest. of Kolor’s Jon Kosmoski and has paint then started helping friends of every type; two wheels and “We do anything, from the ground capabilities, from a vintage Case in point: Jordan built a worked with him testing new paint with their projects. “I’m very pas- four, young and less young, well up. Even service, repair and main- outfit to a classic digger, a single- Knucklehead for his brother that formulas. With study and determi- sionate about what I do,” said TJ. established and start up. Because tenance,” said Curtis. “I’ve got cylinder Buell and metalflake café ended up at Born Free then at nation she has perfected her art. “Anyone can pick up a gun and when you like mechanical things, both custom pro streets and bag- racer. “We do it for fun,” he said. AIMExpo 2016, where it won Her work has appeared on bikes paint. Whether they can do it well, you just do. And if we have to gers in the showroom right now,” Dan says the team includes Jordan a ticket to the 2018 World entered in the Donnie Smith Show that’s something else.” explain it (let’s say it together) you he added, referring to the shop’s all the necessary expertise: paint- Championships of Bike Building where she’s been an exhibitor, too. He made a few good connec- wouldn’t understand.

Page 8 Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Page 9 Tattoo Expo More Cash, More Trophies, More Glory! NEW!A new feature and a contest, too! Enter your bike, truck or classic car hen Donnie Smith, his brother Happy, and kin speaks silently simply by its natural color friend Bob Fetrow first started their shop or the amount of it exposed. Tattooed skin in the Twin Cities in the early ‘70s they screams for attention, displaying style, point built and raced funny cars. Bikes came of view and personal history via an ancient later. And that mix continues today at the art form. The Donnie Smith Show celebrates W Midwest’s best bike and car show, making Sthe art of tattoo with a new Tattoo Expo this year, recog- a place for gearheads of all stripes to participate. nizing both the artists of the form and the people whose So bring out your best motorcycle, car or truck March skin is their canvas. 25-26 to the Saint Paul RiverCentre. There are 16 car/truck At this year’s Show there’s a designated area for classes, each with first and second places, for over $5,000 tattoo artists to set up shop. That means attendees can in cash and awards. Motorcycle owners can choose from schedule a time to get tattooed on the spot during show 35 open classes in addition to two Pro Classes — Custom hours. In addition to working during the show, tattoo and Bagger — plus there’s a slew of special awards such artists will display their flash, talents and capabilities. as best display and judge’s choice. And that’s appropriate because the Midwest is There’s also a prestigious Perewitz Paint Award with coverage and more. No question about it, this show is an known for having some of the best tattoo practitio- both Dave Perewitz and his daughter Jody there to pres- industry hot spot! ners in the country. In fact, Jody Perewitz says she ent. Part of the Perewitz Paint Show Series, the award is All bike and car entries include two, 2-day attendance always schedules an appointment for new art or open to any model, any make, any year — all that matters wristbands and a T-shirt. And all makes and models are touch-ups when she visits MSP, usually at Acme with is custom paint. And, Jody points out, she doesn’t always welcome to compete. These simple parameters have Nolan and Gabe. agree with her dad, so the competition can get heated! encouraged owners to bring some of the coolest, best- Have a tattoo you’d like to show off? Be at the Additional trophies will be conferred by the editors of restored and most singular machines out of Midwest Show on Sunday afternoon when anyone attending can American Bagger and Cycle Source magazines, as well. In garages for the Donnie Smith Show — and for the 30th sign up for the first ever Tattoo Expo Contest. Cash and Above, Jody Perewitz has work done by Saint Paul’s own Don Nolan fact the RiverCentre will be crawling with moto-journal- anniversary year you better believe it’ll happen again. prizes will be awarded to the winners — but everyone of Acme Tattoo. At right, Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles judges a ists looking for bikes and cars to feature including Thunder Find entry forms and more details at http://www. who enters shares the glory. Sturgis tattoo contest a few years back. Press and Iron Trader News/IronWorks. There’s live TV donniesmithbikeshow.com/ and click on “Enter The Show.” Wrangler Jeans Outfitting Riders Since 1947 rangler jeans specifically feature woven-in moisture-wicking tech- made for motorcycle rid- nology that moves moisture to the outside ers? It’s a logical progres- where it dries faster. Wrangler jeans come sion. Since first meeting the in several finishes and styles for men and needs of professional rodeo women riders. cowboysW in 1947, Wrangler has made jeans But you don’t have to take our word for riders. So it makes sense to for it. Wrangler beta tested extend this expertise to riders these jeans with real rid- of iron horses, too. ers and tallied up positive “We understand the results as high as 82% for requirements in fit, finish, overall performance. comfort and durability, said Joe Wrangler also features Andrews, Director of Brand iconic, fashion-forward Marketing for Wrangler. “We denim shirts and jackets. found that the needs of riders And props to the compa- are the same whether you’re ny for their stalwart sup- on a horse or a hog.” port of the Buffalo Chip Two premium performance styles of Legends Ride and Freedom Celebration Wranglers are built biker-tough for motor- Ride the past two years. All registered rid- cyclists, both made from ring-spun denim ers received FREE Wranglers, with 100% that lasts twice as long as normal jeans. of rider fees going to military charities, Advanced Comfort jeans contain flex tech- tech school scholarships and the Sturgis nology, moving with you and retaining Motorcycle Museum. Efforts like that are their shape. Wrangler Cool Vantage jeans surely cowboy — and biker — approved.

Page 10 Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Page 11 A Picker’s Paradise The Donnie Smith Show Swap Meet has solid roots obody’s been swap-meeting as long as John Parham. The founder of J&P Cycles and owner of the National Motorcycle Museum in N Anamosa, Iowa, opened his motorcycle shop in the early 1970s and built his business on swap meets. “We were just a small-town motorcycle shop, we had no money,” he said. “So we started selling take-off parts at swap meets. It was the heyday and nobody wanted stock parts. If only we’d known!” Parham recalls the first swap meet he attended at a Des Moines drive-in theatre. “We made $300 and thought we were doing good!” he said. That led to another decided to have his own swap meet in ‘80s and early ‘90s. in Kansas City, then one at the armory in 1978 near home at the fairgrounds in “The Saint Paul show was always one Minneapolis where, Parham remembers, Monticello, Iowa. It went so well that of the best,” Parham said. “It still is. People there were motorcycle races, too. He gen- next time he added a bike show, then he hold back the good stuff for this show.” erally sold off extra stock parts and bought branched out, planning meets in Cedar You might say the Swap Meet is the used Panhead and Knuckle parts he needed Rapids, Davenport, Milwaukee, and grassroots soul of the Donnie Smith at the shop. “Back then,” he said, “the eventually Chicago and Saint Paul. J&P Show. It’s packed with a winter’s worth of Shovelhead was the new model!” Parts Extravaganzas, as he called them, accumulated treasure, ready for picking. After traveling to other towns, John became industry standards through the And it all began, with John Parham!

Page 12 Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show Page 13 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Racing Old School is Cool School It’s non-stop in 2017 Shop programs forge ahead here’s no need to tout the value of high school shop pro- grams and tech school training. Everyone knows that with a nudge of community support T these programs work. So let’s look at three hands-on pro- grams promoting biking as a viable career path that have displayed at the Donnie Smith Show in recent years. You can see Mitchell Tech’s project in progress. Kennedy Chopper Class students with their their projects and talk to the students and Knucklehead chopper. teachers at the Show. It’s pretty darn likely bikes,” said Teach. you’ll be inspired. It’s a team effort at Eden, New Major mods like that would challenge The Kennedy High School Chopper York’s Junior/Senior High. Steve Jones, even experienced fabricators. Come out The shop class in Eden, New York includes Class of Bloomington, Minn., led by Kevin Technology Education teacher, also acts and see how the students managed. students in both junior high and high school. he Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® also hosts more racing action than “Teach” Baas, is the longest running of its as advisor for the Chopper Club with Matt Chris Degen is Power Sports Department The program has strong parent support, too. ever during the Sturgis Rally this year. kind, started in the 2002-03 school year. In Saramak and Brian Smith. Eden has come head at Mitchell Technical Institute, anoth- The MotoStampede gets started Aug. 5 with Dirt Riot UTV scrambles. just 55 minutes a day, Teach concentrates to the Show almost 10 years. er many-year participant. He outlined his it gets torn down for paint.” Aug. 6 showcases the American Flat Track Sturgis Buffalo Chip TT on a brand on the fundamentals, insisting that the Explained Jones: “The kids are building class’s project: Programs like these count on spon- new track designed by Chris Carr. Aug. 9 is a double whammy of riotous rum- motorcycles are functional when done. a lowered Ironhead Sportster. Some of the “We bought a (damaged) 2002 Indian sors and donations. They’ve become bling with the Buffalo Chip Street Drag Invitational with Crazy John, followed This year’s projects are an S&S cool stuff includes: hard tailing the stock chief and removed the S&S engine and the central attractions at the Donnie Smith Tby the Super Hooligans running flat out. Knuckle-powered chopper and a dual frame to accept a big twin transmission; drive train equipment, and repurposed it Bike Show, inspiring like-minded projects On Aug. 10, Doug Danger attempts Evel Knievel’s failed rattlesnake jump aboard carb Ironhead drag bike. “If it’s not hand fabricating gas and oil tanks, seat in an old Sucker Punch frame I had laying across the country and providing young Evel’s authentic XR750 motorcycle, and the week wraps up Aug. 11-12 with AMA done yet it’s shown that way because the pan and mounts; incorporating a Led Sled around. The bike is coming along nicely, people with the skills and relationships to West racing. kids do the work, they actually build the springer front end.” and we hope to do some test riding before foster potential careers. More at: www.MotoStampede.com WWW.NATIONALMCMUSEUM.ORG Lucas Oil Motorcycles and Ethanol Hi-performance, American made Get the facts s the official oil of the Donnie Smith t’s not a sexy subject but it’s an impor- According to the RFA, “E10 has been Show, Lucas Oil takes the Twin tant one: federal Renewable Fuel approved for use in motorcycle engines for Cities by storm with a powerful Standards (RFS) and the labeling of decades, just check your owner’s manual. presence and compelling impact! At ethanol content at the gas pump. Most It burns cooler, cleaner and is made from A MUST SEE their main booth on the show floor gasoline sold in the U.S. contains etha- renewable sources.” COLLECTION! A pick up giveaways for the kids and I nol so motorcyclists need to know To help spread the word the RFA has enter to win one of several door prize packages what’s proper for their bikes. partnered with the Buffalo Oer valued over $250. Lucas model Paige will sign The Renewable Fuels Chip for several years to posters and pose for pictures, too. Association (RFA), an organi- hold Free Fuel Happy zation founded in 1981 to rep- Hours during the Sturgis resent ethanol and bio-fuels, Rally. This year they’re has worked to cut through con- stepping it up by opening fusion since federal standards a gas station at the Chip, 450 The Lucas Oil drag car required the addition of ethanol pumping only E10 93 is displayed in the car show to gasoline in 2007. While tout- octane fuel. “It’s like high arena and you can visit with ing the benefits of ethanol fuels, test jet fuel for motorcy- Brett Weiss of the Lucas the RFA also encourages clear cles,” said Buffalo Chip 10O YEARS Oil Motorcycle team at the labeling, which varies state to state. President Rod Woodruff. “We’ll be filling & J.R. Contraptions booth. E10, a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% up the 2016 Rock, Rumble & Rebellion bike of MEMORABILIA You’ll also find Lucas staff gasoline, is easy to find in the Midwest, with it for the Street Drag Invitational.” on DISPLAY on hand all weekend to especially in Minnesota where all unleaded Google AGWired’s video of Free Fuel share their expertise about gas now contains 10% ethanol. Most ethanol Happy Hour at the Chip and listen to Clutch OPEN DAILY 102 Chamber Drive, Anamosa, Iowa 52205 Lucas’s complete line of is blended into E10 fuel but there’s also E15 and Chrome’s recent podcast about ethanol 319-462-3925 automotive and motorcycle and E85 for special uses. with industry experts. year ‘round! THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION. products.

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