The 35th Annual Rally

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

The 38th Annual Rally

(August 7-13, 1978) Was the first time the National ABATE convention was help in Sturgis.  8 deaths were reported during this rally.

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)