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Sturgis Rally Facts
The 35th Annual Rally
(August 4-10, 1975) was expanded to it's 7 day format.
7th Annual Rally
(August 8-10, 1947) had over 400 riders register for the Gypsy Tour. Saturday's races were successful (Bill Tuman named the Sturgis Champion), but Sunday's races were cancelled due to heavy rain.
August 12-14, 1938
was the first Rally with organizational help from the local Sturgis businessmen. There were 9 racers for that Saturday. 8 Indian bikes and 1 Harley. The over all named champion was Johnny Spiegelhoff Pappy Hoel crashed through a 'burning wall' which became a common practice for many future Sturgis Rallies.