Sturgis Landmark:

The White Plate Flat Trackers Association - (Pappy Hoel & Al Burke, 1979) was organized to remember the early racers who successfully competed and earned points for top finishing within specific time periods. See it at, Junction Ave. & Harmon St., Sturgis SD For additional info, see: https://www.facebook.com/WPFTA/

The 36th Annual Rally

(August 9-15, 1976) Over 18000 visitors were expected. A few 'undesirables' staged sex shows behind backlit canvases while others poured and lit gasoline across the highway in front of the City Park. The Economic impact on the city of Sturgis was over $1.8 million.

Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind

was released this year (2017) and the riders flocked to Devils Tower.