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.

1942 - 1945

the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was cancelled due to WWII and related gas rationing.

Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind

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