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® SturgiSturgiss RRiderider DDailyaily Don’t miss 30th anniversary show happens today! • FIELD OF FLAGS • MULLET MADNESS CONTEST Rat’s hole custom bike show his is the big one, folks! Big Daddy • VETERAN’S CHARITY Rat’s Grandaddy! Decades of history AUCTION have made the Rat’s Hole shows one Tthat simply can’t be equaled. It’s where gems are discovered, fresh talent is uncorked and Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s careers are launched on meteoric trajectories. Just ask guys like Donnie Smith, Dave Pere- Wolfman Jack witz and Arlen Ness. When Big Daddy Rat Stage Karl Smith established the Rat’s Hole Show in Daytona in 1973, he made it a showplace for Tonight custom craftsmanship. His son Ted has con- tinued that tradition. 10:30 pm And this year it’s even bigger: it’s the 30th anniversary of the Sturgis edition of the show, 8:30 pm marking three decades of wicked steeds and far-out parties. Expect a few anniversary sur- Lita Ford prises! 7:05 PM The revered bronze rat trophies Scattered Hamlet will be bestowed on the winners in 16 classes as usual, plus best What: 2018 Rat’s Hole Custom of show includes a trip for two tomorrow to Switzerland for the renowned Bike Show 10:30 pm Swiss-Custom Customizing and When: Thursday, August 9 John Kay & Steppenwolf Tuning Show. Registration: Online or before And from the celebrity judges 8:30 pm 10:00 a.m. of History’s “Counting Cars,” Tattoo Show: 2:00 p.m. Ryan, the show’s pinstriper, cre- ated a special one-off award. The Judging & Public Display: 7:05 PM Count’s crew will be on hand to 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Ted Z & The Wranglers hang out, talk shop, and mingle Awards 5:00 PM like the gearheads they are. Buffalo Chip Sturgis weather Where: Of course, Rat’s Hole is more CrossRoads Thurs 8/9 Fri 8/10 than a bike show. It’s a celebra- tion of the chopper and custom scene and it’s perfectly placed at the Chip CrossRoads. The Rat’s Hole free tattoo show and Bagger Show- 88/66 92/68 down, two shows within the show, go down at the same time. Sunny Sunny So whatever kind of machine gets you going, roll in to see the best customs of the Rally

Courtesy of weather.com at the Rat’s Hole and celebrate their 30th anniversary. ratshole.com. Page 2 Sturgis Rider Daily Thursday, August 9, 2018 Thursday, August 9, 2018 Sturgis Rider Daily Page 3 Showcase stages Instigated by stealth Street Drags with Crazy John Thursday, August 9th Bikini Beach Stage 1PM...... Head Banging Contest maa builder skeeter todd Rippin’ good fun 1:30PM...... Beer & Burps Contest otorcycles As Art is the Buffalo Chip’s 2PM...... Whipped Cream Contest prestigious custom motorcycle & art 2:30PM...... Rope Swing Contest exhibition, curated by photographer MichaelM Lichter. This year’s theme, “Passion Built” 3PM...... Karaoke Fight Club 3:30PM...... Slip ‘N’ Slide Relay focuses on people who don’t build custom bikes for 4PM...... Frozen T-Shirt Contest a living, they build for the love of the subject. A 4:30PM...... Ice Cold Jorts Contest longtime fabricator and mechanic, Skeeter Todd 5PM...... Homemade Bikini Contest could be the poster child for the theme. 5:30PM...... Homemade Mankini Contest 6PM...... Pickle Lickin’ Contest “I’ve been doing this probably longer than any- 6:30PM...... Air Sex World Championships one else on the list,” said Skeeter Todd when we Midnight...... Live Music: The Hawkeyes talked in mid-June. And even if I didn’t already know that was true, it was starkly evident for this Kinison Stage reason: Skeeter’s bike was all but complete, weeks 6PM...... School of Burlesque ahead of schedule. 7:55 PM...... Buffalo Dreamers Motorcycle people know Skeeter from his stints 9:55PM...... Buffalo Dreamers at Rolling Thunder frames, Orange County Chop- 10PM...... The Flaunt Girls pers, and NEMPCO (Google that!) but Skeeter Midnight...... Ted Z and the Wranglers never made bike building his business; it has been n the heyday of grassroots street drag racing, the setup was simple: run what ya brung, trash talk your and remains his pleasure. “It’s different when you rivals, winner takes all. It was in this spirit, with a ton of fun tossed in, that yesterday’s Street Drag Roadhouse Stage have no customers,” he said. “I’m just here hav- Invitational with Crazy John was run in the Chip amphitheater. ing fun in the woods!” There’s no stress, either, so ISooty fumes filled the air on an already sizzling, sunny day; an excellent day to smoke the compe- 10PM, Midnight.Live Music: Charlie Brechtel you have to be driven from within. “When it’s not get out the smart phone flashlight, he knows he’s I hate it. It’s tough to hide the sensors and wires tition. And when the smoke cleared, performance proved key. Pipes Gilliland, Brock Davidson and JVC CrossRoads Stage a business, when you’re on your own motivation, got them. so I worked all that into an industrial theme. I did Dustin Markwald ruled the strip! Noon...... Mullet Madness Contest ingenuity and creativity, it’s all out of your own The bike he built for Motorcycles As Art is FXR- everything else I could in carbon fiber: the wheels, But everybody won, really, said Crazy John. “The bikes were all running well. Once we got some rub- 1:30PM...... Live Music: Big Skillet being,” he said. style—a.k.a. Skeeter-style. There’s not a lot of frills, body panels and more. And I used some metric ber down, the track got faster and faster. It was a free for all! 50 bikes registered and everybody ran hard.” 3PM...... Freedom Celebration And Skeeter’s motivation over many years can it’s heavy on street attitude, and the neat stuff is all stuff because it’s lightweight and efficient.” 4:30PM...... Live Music: Crossroad station best be described as maintaining stealth. Seldom hidden. “If you find it easy, then it’s not well done,” Then we get back to motivation. Why build such 6:30PM...... Biker Games Hosted flashy but always remarkable, Skeeter’s designs he says. a light, slight motorcycle with all that power? He by Tumbleweed make the complicated appear very simple indeed, “It’s not an FXR—it’s a figment,” he said, then explained, “I built the bike I was lusting after when though he’ll tell you it’s all simple. explained: he drew up the frame and sent it to Roll- I was 20. I would have given anything for a motor- He figures there are two kinds of people who ing Thunder to be built. Then he had Brock make cycle like this back when I was TT’ing.” ship to the Chip Tell us what you love aboutLet’s spending the Connect! Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip. Or CrossRoads Events 7–11AM...... Free Pancake Breakfast look at his bikes: those who get it and those who the swingarm from a design he’d massaged years o matter how much a cross-country JM Logistics PA shoot us a picture and show us how your rally adventure is playing out. We may print your words 9–10AM...... CrossFit at the CrossRoads don’t. When people give a casual glance and walk ago. The bike has an S&S 145” engine, 180 rear See Motorcycles As Art: Passion Built in the Buffalo road trip beckons, it’s not always fea- jmlogisticspa.com or photos in the Sturgis Rider Daily! 9–3PM...... Blade Aces Axe & by, who needs them. But he delights in watching tire and stainless exhaust by Greg Dahl. “It has as Chip Event Center. Enter free at the EAST gate. Chip sible. Enter companies such as Daily 267-538-6466 Text: 828-205-8482 • Email: [email protected] people do double takes, come back and look more much engine as I could put in it,” he said. campers can enter through the amphitheater. Daily 2 - NDirect/Haul Bikes and JM Logistics PA. Letters to the Editor: [email protected] Knife Throwing Championship 9AM–6PM...... Miss Buffalo Chip Bikini closely, then stoop down to peek under. When they Other considerations: “I love fuel injection but 10 p.m. August 4-10. Admission is FREE. These two firms transport all of the dynamic Where’s Woody? Scan every issue to find Woody then head to the Chip Daily Direct/Haul Bikes Bike Wash custom bikes in the Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles Chamber of Commerce to collect your prize. First three finders win! 9AM–6PM...... BMW Demo Rides As Art exhibition again this year. They can help haulbikes.com/ 10–5PM...... Rat’s Hole Bike Show Grab a deal! you, too, when you want to ride your own bike 1-888-HAULBIKES 11:30–Noon...... Ives Brothers Wall of Death at the rally but can’t afford the time to pilot it ® 11:30–Noon ...... Stunt Show: Clint Ewing there yourself. Shopping at the crossroads JM Logistics PA runs a “Sturgis Express,” an Sturgis Rider Daily Noon–1:30PM...... Live Music: Pat Terranova Co-Publishers Editor Advertising Sales Design & Prepress 1–1:30PM...... Ives Brothers Wall of Death on’t head back home on suspect tires. loaner bikes on hand for your use—FREE—while east-coast-to-Sturgis service that gets your bike to Continental Tires has a deal for you: Buy your tires are installed. It’s like adding a demo ride the Buffalo Chip and back home. The company is Sturgis Buffalo Chip Marilyn Stemp Amy Menerey, 1–1:30PM...... Stunt Show: Clint Ewing Assistant Editor the rear, get the front free–plus installa- to your rally experience. owned and run by people who ride. In fact, they Rapid City Journal Paul Mitchell, Sturgis Lost Cabin 1–4PM...... Free Fuel Happy Hour Printer Dtion. And if you’re worried your riding time would Wrangler is at the CrossRoads with an awesome bring their own bikes for the rally! They serve the Madeline Woodruff Buffalo Chip Photo & Design 3–3:30PM...... Blade Aces Awards Rapid City Journal 5–6PM...... Rat’s Hole Bike Show Awards be interrupted, don’t be: Indian Motorcycle has deal: Buy 2/Get 1. One what? One anything they entire country moving display materials for ven- 6–7PM...... AMA Supermoto Pre-Party have! You can mix and match, men’s & women’s, dors and general freight as well. Contributors: Aaron Packard, Jordan Axtman, Brad Schneck, Grant Ekroth, Jack w/ Micky Dymond tops & bottoms. See them near the Sons of Light DailyDirect/Haul Bikes, a longtime motorcy- McIntrye, Cindy Erato, Nyla Griffith, Mary Panerio, Jeff Smith, Rachael Silver, 6-7PM...... “Rebel On the Highway” Actor Pancake Breakfast. cle hauler, moves motorcycles – and only motor- Vincent Stemp. Other material contributed by staff of the Rapid City Journal. Biker Nation is new this year and you don’t want cycles - for dozens of custom builders you know. 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Ives Brothers Wall of Death erty Wear, top hats from Voodoo / American Hat Their 54 specifically-configured vehicles have That’s what Sturgis is about; riding in the wide- provided herein. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers, advertisers, editors, contributors, or their agents. Sturgis Rider® is a registered 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. Makers as well as men’s shirts by Affliction, ladies two levels inside and lift gates—drivers are spe- open spaces of the American west. Don’t let time jeans by Platinum Plush and stainless steel jewelry.” cially trained. They cover the entire country with restrictions hold you back. PRINTED IN USA Page 4 Sturgis Rider Daily Thursday, August 9, 2018 Thursday, August 9, 2018 Sturgis Rider Daily Page 5 In the spirit of iconic road films 27th Annual Scout 60 Giveaway winner buffalo Chip Freedom celebration American dresser Foundation and Combat Wounded Coalition. ome might remember It’s about Honor At 7:30 this evening and every evening, join the opening sequence of Buffalo Chip 27th and Respect Rod Woodruff and Greg Smith in the nightly mil- What: the brief 1969 TV show, itary toast on the Roadhouse Deck. Tonight’s toast Annual Freedom Celebration S“Then Came Bronson.” The The Buffalo Chip has honored America’s mili- is followed by special presentations to the Veteran When: Thursday, lead character pulls up on his tary and veterans with vigor since the beginning. Assistance K9 Program and to USMC Veteran Aug. 9, 2018 Sportster beside a frazzled A number of events occur annually, including the Tyler Southern, a war-wounded triple amputee 4:00 p.m. Veteran’s businessman at a stoplight. emotional and soul-stirring Field of Flags, backed who has overcome tremendous challenges. At the The man looks at him, sighs, by the AVTT Veterans Memorial Wall. Today, Chip’s main stage at 10:00 p.m., the Bob Hanson Charity Auction; 7:30 p.m. and says, “Man, I wish I was Thursday, August 9th, the 27th Buffalo Chip Distinguished Service Awards are presented, as we Roadhouse Deck Military you!” Freedom Celebration recognizes seven brave veter- honor those who’ve served and, in some cases, lost Toast; 8:00 p.m. Tyler It tugs at the human ans who’ve fought for our great country with the their lives. Southern Trike & K9 Program psyche, the yearning to conferring of Bob Hanson Distinguished Service An additional recognition, the 2018 Bob Han- Presentations; 10:00 p.m. step away from the daily Awards. The day is dedicated to American freedom son Distinguished Patriot Award, which honors grind and hit the road. A and American warriors who’ve stood up for us so those who have gone above and beyond in sup- Bob Hanson Distinguished new film, shot partly at that we can live free. port of veterans, will be given to Mark Halvorson Service Awards the Buffalo Chip over the Among today’s important and moving events is and Mandy Walden. Their remarkable support of Where: Buffalo Chip last several rally weeks, will the Veteran’s Charity Auction, which takes place America’s military personnel through the Chip CrossRoads and feed that longing when it’s at 4:00 p.m. at the CrossRoads. Everyone can Freedom Celebration knows no bounds. Amphitheater released next month. Congrats to the winner of the Moto Stampede Giveaway Bike—Kenny Harvison from Rapid City, SD, who participate in this live and silent auction benefit- Stand with us as we honor those who stood for “American Dresser,” takes home a custom 2017 Indian Scout Sixty. “First I beat 120 people at Robbinsdale to be one of the ting America’s Mighty Warriors, The Warrior Dog us, today at the Buffalo Chip Freedom Celebration. starring Tom Berenger, eight finalists, then I beat everyone! It’s the luckiest I’ve ever been!” Keith David, Bruce The handsome Street Tracker customized by J&P’s Pauly White, made its race debut on Wednesday with Dern and Gina Gershon, the RSD Super Hooligans in the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater—proving its light weight, maneuverability depicts a flinty, vexed and reliability. The 2018 Bob Hanson Distinguished Service Award Honorees: Vietnam veteran try- Congrats to Kenny! We can’t wait to see what the Moto Stampede Team comes up with next time. ing to do the right thing for his family after sev- eral life-altering events shake his foundations. Reaching for answers, he strikes out on a cross- Sneak Preview Sneak preview of Sturgis Car Museum. The newest, coolest car museum in country motorcycle journey with a buddy, town with a Swedish flair, featuring one of the largest collections of Saab rekindling his love of riding, taking solace from ter if growth and healing are cars in the world. Get out of the heat/rain. Get a free water and cool off Wayne Mundt Ian Freeman Nick Gaines Marc Lee Keith Helfrich Mat Best Evan Hafer the open road, and being impacted by the experi- allowed. Said the film’s writer/director Carmine while you enjoy the 100+ vehicles newly arrived here! Wayne Mundt, Spec 5, ences they encounter. Cangialosi, a lifelong motorcyclist and actor who practitioner courses while serving. He is a sur- Iraq. After four tours in Iraq and 26 years of From 1950 to 2011: Combat Medic US Army Like some of the best films with motorcycle also appears in the film, “It’s time this generation vival expert who served in the Middle East and service he retired with 100 percent disability. 1950 Saab 2 Cylinder @ 25HP themes, “American Dresser” is about motor- gets a great motorcycle movie.” Mundt served in Vietnam with the Fourth South America, and saved countless lives in He was awarded the Bronze Star 1955 Harley Davidson Panhead cycles, yes. But it’s about life and redemption, “American Dresser” is in select theaters and on Infantry Division and 2/327th Infantry combat situations. Currently, he’s a Wilderness 1957 Seagrave Convertible Firetruck Mat Best, Sgt, 2nd Battalion, demand September 21. and 101st Airborne Division in 1970 and Medical Associates instructor. too, and the catharsis every person can encoun- Bonneville Salt Flat Record Holder 75th Ranger Regiment, US Army 1971. Specialist Mundt was wounded three 200+ MPH Open Road Racer P.O. 2 Marc Lee, Navy SEAL, US Navy separate times but never left his comrades in Mat Best joined the Army at 17 and – See the car used by Jerry Seinfeld on the the field. He was awarded the Purple Heart, P. O. 2 Lee completed SEAL Qualification deployed five times to Iraq and Afghanistan, show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee! the Bronze Star, and the Silver Star training in May of 2005 and was assigned to where he served in over 400 direct actions as Where’s Woody? - Hear the story of selling a Saab to Jay Leno! SEAL Team 3. He deployed to Iraq in May a Team Leader and Master Breacher. He was JUST TO NAME A FEW! Ian Freeman Sergeant First Class, 2006 and was mortally wounded in Ramadi awarded an ARCOM with Valor Device. Mat The Buffalo Chip’s ubiquitous Rod “Woody” Woodruff US Army (Ret.) on August 2, 2006: the first Navy SEAL killed later deployed overseas as a contractor with the loves to meet campers. He turns up everywhere at the Chip, Biker friendly! Throttle on over and check us out! Freeman served in the US Army Reserve in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lee CIA. so keep your eyes peeled for his smiling face and say hello. for 18 years and deployed to Iraq in August of was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the Also look for Woody in the pages of the Sturgis Rider Daily Located @ Southwest 2006 as part of a route clearance platoon oper- Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart. Evan Hafer, Sergeant First Class, to win Chip merch. Each day there’s a different Woody cari- corner of Exit 32 ( Junction ating in the Al Anbar Province. He sustained 19th Special Forces, US Army (Ret.) cature hidden in a photo of an event or location he especially six direct hits, suffered Traumatic Brain Injury, Keith Helfrich, Special Forces Evan started his career as an infantryman & Vanocker Canyon Rd.) recommends. The first three readers who report their find and was unable to return to combat. Operation Sergeant and transitioned into Special Forces. He had 940 Dickson Drive to the Chamber of Commerce/Rally Info Center at the Chip Keith Helfrich joined the Army in 1986 and multiple deployments in Southeast Asia and Crossroads win a prize bag. And don’t forget to notice where Nick Gaines US Army Special Forces attained the rank of 18Z, Special Forces Opera- the Middle East including Iraq. After service Admission $8 per person Woody is hiding out, because that’s definitely the place to be A graduate of US Army Special Forces, Nick tions Sergeant. He served in combat through Evan worked with the CIA in an operational each day. or $15 couple Gaines also completed numerous medic and various intense operations plus Bosnia and capacity. Page 6 Sturgis Rider Daily Thursday, August 9, 2018 Thursday, August 9, 2018 Sturgis Rider Daily Page 7 BIKER BELLES INSPIRING 10TH ANNIVERSARY 2018 legends ride WOMEN ith the theme of A WORTHY CAUSE “Shifting Gears,” t was a remarkable day that started in Deadwood the Biker Belles signatureW ride hit its stride with a gathering that was over the top. Celebs mixed with fans and amazing items came up for with amped up attendance, Iauction, including the one-off, remarkable Paul Jr. an all-women’s bike show Designs motorcycle. and an infusion of energy A spirited ride through the Hills culminated at the from the Wild Gypsy Tour. Chip Crossroads for rest and relaxation before Legends It was a celebration of real riders filtered into the amphitheater for the Lynyrd women riders, real women’s Skynyrd farewell concert. The Ride That Rocks™? stories, and real inspiration. Exactly! 212

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Doug Henry and David Bailey get together in the 16A. ROAD 87 36 afternoon for Supermoto School, held at the track Our favorite wood carver is located ALT Supermoto School, CUSTER 16 looping around the CrossRoads Field of Flags. What: in Keystone. Dahl’s Chainsaw Art has 16 40 Racer Meet & Greet and Blue ® Everyone is welcome. been on the same curve off of Hwy Belle © Copyright 2015 At 6:00 p.m. they’ll gather in the Big Engine Bar Classic Film 16A at 342 Winter Street for the last for an autograph signing and meet & greet. The When: Thursday, August 9 9 years. Award-winning carvings of all 385 87 film start about 6:45. Dymond will be signing cop- Where: Buffalo Chip sizes and shapes. Worth the stop. If you are hungry, ies of his book, “The Legends of the Road: Where CrossRoads Big Engine Bar we have had the ribs at Ruby House and they were Physical Limits Meet Faith and Pride,” in which he tasty. The 1880 Train is something different, a vintage Pringle You’ve pushed the limits of partydom for days. So, nurse that hangover, check your messages and tells the grueling and redemptive tale of participat- steam train takes you on a 2-hour, 20-mile round 87

FT singles rider Dawson Schieffer got SRD: So your dad has been a major mentor. Any- Instagram a few pics. Downtime at the Chip’s Bikini Beach is in order. Soak up some sun, listen to ing in the Race Across America bicycle event. Ben Bostrom and custom builder Jesse Rooke will trip that winds through the Black Hills National89 For- his pro license the day he turned 16, one else? some tunes, and play some zany games, at least for a few hours. Because when takes the If anyone can talk about learning how to reach stop in, and you should, too. When this crowd gets est with spectacular views of mountains and Harney which happened to also be the day of DS: My mom has been a big fan and the most Wolfman Jack Stage later tonight, you WILL be there! for your dreams and pushing past your limits, it’s together, it’s a definite happening. Peak, the highest point between the Swiss Alps and 385 theA 2017 opener in Day- help of all. She does, well, everything and is my these remarkable men. Stunt rider Cary Hart, racer the Rockies. What we like about this is you can just Buffalo Gap tona. A year later he’s as enthusiastic as ever. biggest supporter. And Terry Rymer from Black sit in the trainCUSTER COand. take in the CUSTER CO. FALL RIVER CO. FALL RIVER CO. This year he’s riding the Terry Rymer/Black Hills H-D has helped out so much. They’ve both views of the Black Hills and not 89 HOT SPRINGS Hills Harley-Davidson 2018 Yamaha YZ450F motivated me to be the best I can be and have worry about keeping your eyes on 79 Minnekanta MAMMOTH for PDRacing in the AFT Singles Class and shown me how to come to the track ready to race. the road. $26 round trip. 18 SITE sporting a new national number #33. Winter Street is a people With two AFT races near his hometown of SRD: Are there other racers you learn from? watching place. Any restaurant Sturgis this week, the Buffalo Chip TT and DS: Probably Henry Wiles. We have some of that has a balcony is a great place18 71 the Black Hills Half-Mile, it’s time to show the same friends in Gillette so I was around him to sit back and have some food 18 the local crowd what he’s been up to. Schieffer and got to know him. He helps me out a lot. He and a cold drink. There is also a attends Sturgis Brown High School. has a great attitude. Harley-Davidson dealer in Key- stone, right by the post office. SRD: You turned pro in March of 2017 and SRD: Like when he crashed in the Chip TT last went racing immediately at Daytona. That’s big! year? He handled that so well! DS: Yeah! It was a challenge all day. Learning DS: I know how that is! You feel terrible inside PHOTO CREDIT: Biker InCite a whole new concept, the paperwork and every- but there are all kinds of people around you and thing, it was a whole new process. you have to keep your composure, especially when something bad happens. You try not to say the SRD: Now you’re comfortable with it? wrong thing, even if you’re frustrated. DS: It definitely helps to have a year under your belt. But it’s been insane this year. We’ve SRD: In addition to Black Hill H-D who are worked really hard and there’s still a lot to learn. your other sponsors? DS: We also have Rekluse Vance&Hines, SRD: How did you get started in racing, and Strider, Ohlins and MotionPro. Gary Kinzler of how old were you? Lightshoe has made a shoe for me every year since DS: I learned about riding from my dad I was 5! mostly, through his race career. When I got to be about 4 or 5 I wanted to ride. I started on SRD: What are your goals for the 2018 season? a Yamaha TT-R50. My dad taught me every- DS: It’s gone good. I’ve had some tough breaks geico.com 800-442-9253 Local Office thing. After a while I started doing flat track like with bike problems in the main. But I’m try- Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or in all situations. Motorcycle coverage is underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. and Supermoto, mostly in Sioux Falls and ing for a top 5 finish. I have the potential and I GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2018 GEICO Denver. know I can put myself there. Page 10 Sturgis Rider Daily Thursday, August 9, 2018 Thursday, August 9, 2018 Sturgis Rider Daily Page 11 Legendary buffalo chip family check it out before you hit the road Our Loyal Uberfans ime to prepare for the ride home? The Buffalo Chip Garage can help. Mechanic Ian Fix can help you choose and mount new Con- ried here! That’ll make my whole year. tinental tires and change your bike’s oil using premium Spectro Tproducts. Mechanical issues or accessory installs? He can handle that, too. Mark & Mandy SRD: Do you have a favorite Chip concert mem- ory? Mark: Yes! My mom, all through my life, Halvorson would tell me to be a simple man. I got to ot everyone knows that the Buf- hear play Simple Man, and I falo Chip is named after Jim “Buffalo understood what she meant in that moment. It Chips” White, a U.S. Cavalry scout and touched me on a personal level, because I finally Nloyal follower of Buffalo Bill Cody. So it’s in the understood after 20 years. spirit of Buffalo Chips, that we acknowledge the indomitable friends of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip SRD: Do you ride? If so, what are your favorite Campground, the happy campers who return Black Hills rides? year after year, bring their friends, and create a Mark: I have several bikes. To me, Vanocker palpable family reunion ambience. Some say Canyon is the most beautiful ride. Riding there’s something special in the air at the Chip, through these hills never gets old. You see some- Central Texas others say it’s in the dirt. We believe it’s in the thing new each time. Each ride has something Sturgis Rally Daily Market Style BBQ hearts and souls of the people who’ve become special that pulls you in. The scenery can’t be Try us once and Chip Family. And, as Cody appreciated White, beat. There’s serenity when you ride or drive you’ll be back! we salute them! through the Black Hills. It’s one of a kind, and it How Do You Rally? Show us! New Location! keeps bringing me back. The best selfie we get each day will appear in the next day’s paper. So make it a good oneand —MARKETPL A CE— Exit 52 SRD: When was your first journey to the Buffalo remember, it has to be printable—both in content and quality. Photos received will be submitted for Open Daily at Black Hawk! Chip Campground? SRD: What experiences have you had with other the 2019 By Bikers, For Bikers Mural at the CrossRoads, too. Text: 828-205-8482 Email: GetSocial@ 11:00 ‘til Sold Out! Mark: 1997. I was in North Dakota and I Buffalo Chip campers? BuffaloChip.Com. (8/3-8/10) came down in a car with no bike. I had a tent, Mark: I met a brother from Scotland. He This selfie came with its own caption: “We had a guest drop in unexpectedly!” As seen on the Travel Channel’s and I came for Def Leopard. As soon as I saw that wore a kilt every day. I called out to him and we Secret Eats with Adam Richman concert I knew the Chip was for me. became friends, and he ended up camping with 7201 Infinity Dr. Exit 52, Peaceful Pines Rd Black Hawk, 605-787-7070 us. I’ve even picked him up from the airport. SRD: Which year has been your most memorable? Meeting unique people like that, and meeting Mark: Last year, and hopefully this year! I people from so far away is incredible. You end up See us at got to be a part of the Field of Flags, and I feel seeing each other every year, and everyone helps T the Yamaha ent in Sturgis The Pasta Corral honored to do this for our veterans. Last year, everyone out. We act as a family and support Rally during Authentic homemade Italian Food my wife and I donated $20,000 to the veterans. each other. I’m glad Buffalo Chip became a town. or and ice cold beers served in paradise Spearfish at our My mother passed away from cancer, and she We know where our next residence is going to be! Location $2 Busch Light wanted me to do two things: Take care of vet- 2 pm - 4 pm Daily erans and take care of people with cancer. I just SRD: What does the Buffalo Chip mean to you? feel honored every single day to be a part of the Mark: The Buffalo Chip is my second home. 605.717.6970 Check out our patriotism here. Plus, this year we’re getting mar- It’s my only vacation for two weeks of every year. World Class Trout Pond! (605) 578-1223 We make barbecue stains look good I can’t wait to come back. The Bonicelli Family | 21735 Vanocker Canyon Rd You meet your best friends Nemo, SD 57759 | Just 12.5 miles south of Sturgis! here. Like my friend, Exit 17, 6764 Colorado Loop, Spearfish https://www.facebook.com/CusterCamp1874/ James. We met 4 or 5 years www.pastacorral.com Elkhorn Ridge Travel Center back, and we race to get to the Chip every year. Me and Mandy won this year! MAKING RAPID CITY The Black Hills was my mother’s favorite place in DELICIOUS the whole world. She never INVITING BAR WITH HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS got to come because she ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SALAD BAR SUNDAY BRUNCH got sick, but I’m here for WEEKLY SPECIALS & FEATURE MENUS Come eat with us at her. I’ve known since I saw RESERVATIONS & WALK-INS WELCOME the Sturgis Rally as a kid HAND CUT STEAKS Big Thunder that this was for me. LOCATED IN THE BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA Family Bar n Grill - ALL DUTY TOWING Are you a longtime or - MOTORCYCLE TOWING www.bigthundermine.com - ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE loyal Chipster with a story to - LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORTATION 605 666 GOLD 2111 N LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 tell? 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LAST NIGHT’S CONCERT …

The Reverend Horton Heat’s Psychobilly Freakout delivered rockabilly on steroids. These guys are just so darn entertaining! Capping off the night, the insanely popular Eric Church wowed the crowd with country-tinged party anthems for The Best Party Anywhere™ block party winners:

The Miss Chippie Award Most Exciting Camp Chip

ach year the Buffalo Chip rewards those zany yet creative campers who transform a mere campsite into a welcome and coveted party palace. The 2018 Ewinners received a prize pack and a one-of-a-kind flag to Woody’s Choice display as bragging rights. Here they are. Congrats to all the The Crazy George Award Most Beautiful and Friendly happy campers! Most Imaginative Chipstock ‘18 Titties & Beer Campground