The 35th Annual Rally

(August 4-10, 1975) was expanded to it's 7 day format.

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.

Which years was the 1st rally?

1937 was the first year races were held. Not a lot of publicity. 1938 was the first year people started to take note and attend. It was called the Black Hills Motorcycle Classic (BHMC)