The 17th Rally

(August 8-11, 1957) was the first year of the Hill Climbs.

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.

The 3rd Annual Rally

(August 11-13, 1939) had 55 riders participate in the Black Hills Tour - from Sturgis to Mt Rushmore (followed by a Dutch Lunch), The Needles Highway, the State Game Lodge, sylvan lake. Johnny Spieglehoff was again named Black Hills Speed Champion