STURGIS RALLY NEWS ONLINE EDITION
June, 2001

Sturgis, SD

Events during the 2001 Sturgis Rally

This will be the 10th year of an event called the Governor's Tour. The first year, 1992, the tour was led by then Governor George Mickelson. He rode a Harley Sportster owned by local real estate agent Connie Ruebel. In April of the next year Governor Mickelson was killed in an airplane accident. This year, with the permission of the family, a Governor Mickelson Memorial Ride will be held August 10. All monies collected will benefit the SD Cultural Center in Pierre to complete the third phase of a permanent exhibit. The price is $20 per person and includes stops at Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. To get to those sites, the tour will travel a great riding road - Vanocker Canyon up to Nemo.(see below for more info on this road) If interested in registering contact Premier Rally Services, Inc. at premier@sturgisrallynews.com.

The Journey Museum in Rapid City is hosting a motorcycle event during the rally called "Biker Generation". Featured will be art of Michael Lichter and custom bikes by several artists including Jesse James, Ron Simms, and Arlen Ness. The dates are August 4 to 11.

Entertainment during the rally:

Quality entertainment has always been a highpoint for rally attendees. New on the streets is:

Gallagher - Rapid City - 1-800-gotmine

Free concerts at Full Throttle Saloon

Miss Sturgis Contest and Radio Flyer - Pavillion at Glencoe -

You can see the full schedule of 2001 Sturgis Rally Events here.

Racing News

The racing schedule at Sturgis Dragway has been altered by one day. The first night of races is Monday, August 6, 2001. Here is the full schedule:

Monday August 6: Sturgis Dragway All Harley Invitational Drags
4:00 p.m. - Tune and Test
American Iron's Flash Race
6:00 p.m. Sturgis Dragway All Harley Invitational Drags
First Round of Pro Qualifying


Tuesday August 7: Sturgis Dragway All Harley Invitational Drags
4:00 p.m. Tune & Test
6:00 p.m. Second Round of Pro Qualifying
Final Round of Pro Qualifying Semi Finals


Wednesday August 8: Sturgis Dragway All Harley Invitational Drags
6:00 p.m. Pro Finals-Final 8- All Pro Classes


Thursday August 9: All Nitro Fuel Harley Shoot-Out
6:00 p.m. Winners Take All

Great Faces/Great Places

For those persons who have never visited this area, there are a couple of great places that are a must.
Spearfish Canyon located in the Northern Hills is a great ride. Towering rock walls are interspersed with pine and aspen trees. Bridal Veil Falls is located right along the road. Roughlock Falls is located about 1 mile off the road but requires a brief walk. It is worth the effort.

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