I have to admit, I didn’t even know there were rallies held in Panama City. Has anyone ever gone? -RK
Hot Leathers is headed for sun and surf this week at the legendary Panama City Beach Motorcycle Rally. The industry leader in motorcycle apparel, synonymous for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road is looking forward to a large presence at the much anticipated event being held April 28-May 2.
Panama City motorcycle rally 2010
A mainstay on the biker rally scene, twice a year thousands of riders descend on Panama City for the Panama City Beach Rally for a long weekend of motorcycle revelry along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Hot Leathers is a sponsor at this year’s celebration which promises to be an action-packed five days of motorcycle-centric festivities including parties, rides, vendors and live music. The Panama City Beach Rally also provides the perfect opportunity for Hot Leathers to showcase a number of their superior products. Florida rally-goers will have the chance to browse amongst a significant selection of Hot Leather’s premier merchandise including t-shirts, hats and other products for men, women and children.
In addition, Hot Leathers has designed and produced an array of premier rally apparel and merchandise exclusively for this year’s Panama City Beach Motorcycle Rally. Creating original designs for all of the major bike parties across the nation is a staple of the Hot Leathers Brand. Notorious for packing up their merchandise and visiting a number of rallies and festivals throughout the nation, Hot Leathers goes to great lengths to ensure that motorcycle enthusiasts from coast to coast have the opportunity to peruse and purchase the ultimate in riding gear at Hot Leathers’ simple one-stop-rally-shop.
Hot Leathers has been serving the motorcycle community for over 25 years. As a result, the company’s growing wholesale and printing facilities have earned it a place as one of America’s top 50 volume screen printers. Keep an eye out this summer for the Hot Leathers logo. It’s a brand you can trust with prices you can easily afford.
Follow Hot Leathers as they comb the nation, outfitting motorcycle enthusiasts with the quality merchandise that they desire and deserve. Check out hotleathers.com to see their full 2010 rally schedule and to peruse their diverse and original merchandise.
The Legendary Buffalo Chip is ecstatic to announce that the hard rockin’ California quintet, Buckcherry will be returning to the Chip’s infamous amphitheatre for this year’s 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally music lineup. Scheduled to perform on Monday, August 9, the L.A hard rockers will be joining prominent blues rock power trio, ZZ Top in providing Chipsters a night of entertainment unlike any other.
Buckcherry joins the stellar line-up at the Legendary Buffalo Chip
Formed in Los Angeles in 1995, the Grammy-nominated hard rock band has seen significant success since the release of their 2006 album, “15,” which included top ten hits “Sorry” and “Crazy Bitch.” In addition, their album “Black Butterfly” which was released in 2008, reached the top ten on Billboard’s Top 200. The hits “Too Drunk.” “Rescue Me,” and “Don’t Go Away,” helped propel the album to Gold status.
The rock music luminaries have toured with an array of rock and roll legends including KISS, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz and Motley Crue. Their 2009 release, “Live & Loud 2009″ debuted in September and featured live performances in six Canadian venues. The CD features “Lit Up,” “Ridin’,” “Sorry,” and “For the Movies,” as well as songs from “Black Butterfly.”
Renowned for their melodic yet go-for-the-throat styling, Buckcherry is also well-known for their incredible stage presence.
“Buckcherry has taken ‘shock and awe’ to a new level in rock,” said Rod Woodruff, campground owner. “Their live show is amazing. They just carpet bomb the audience with electrifying music. The combination of Buckcherry and ZZ Top will assure our Sturgis Rally music fans a once-in-a-lifetime biker experience.”
Also booked for the Buffalo Chip’s 2010 music lineup are: Kid Rock, Motley Crue, The Scorpions, Jason Aldean, Motley Crue, The Doobie Brothers, Orianthi, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, The Guess Who, Tesla, Dave Mason and Williams & Ree. Reservations and more information are available at buffalochip.com.
German mega-rockers, the Scorpions set to sting Buffalo Chip Amphitheatre during farewell tour
For the first time ever, the Legendary Buffalo Chip welcomes German heavy metal rockers, The Scorpions to their Sturgis Rally Week music lineup. The veteran rockers known for capturing the hearts of hard rock fans around the world for over four decades recently announced that their upcoming world tour and new album will be their last. But before they officially hang up their leathers, the Scorpions are guaranteed to rock the Chip’s infamous amphitheater and solidify its reputation as the best party anywhere.
Scorpions will rock the Legendary Buffalo Chip
The legendary band originally from Hannover, Germany, combines unforgettable melody, intricate guitar riffs and booming vocals to create a sound that cannot be mimicked. Proving that Germany can indeed rock, the Scorpions have written and performed a myriad of hits throughout their career including 1980′s rock anthem “Rock You like a Hurricane” and 1990 ballad, “Wind of Change”. They also had a number of successful singles including “No One like You”, “Send Me an Angel” and “Still Loving You”. The Scorpions unmistakable sound and distinctive style reminiscent of Jimmy Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin resulted in over 22 million records sold making them one of the most successful rock bands to ever come out of Continental Europe. With their polished, hard-edged melodic rock and dramatic power singing, the Scorpions have come to epitomize the best in heavy rock.
Looking to conclude their extraordinary legacy on a high note they are calling it quits with an album considered to be one of the best they have ever recorded and a world tour that will start in their home country of Germany and span five continents over the new few years. Their new album, “Sting in the Tail”, was released March 19 and the “Get Your Sting and Blackout” tour will kick off May 7.
If you’re a rock and roll fan you won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the legendary musicians perform their popular favorites, introduce new hits and celebrate their musical achievements with a crowd of rowdy Chipsters as they bring their unforgettable journey to a close.
In addition to the Scorpions, the Chip has been staying busy securing an unbeatable array of world-class artists during Sturgis Rally Week 2010. Already on the agenda are musical behemoths ZZ Top, Disturbed, Kid Rock and the Doobie Brothers, with more names to be announced in the coming months. Make sure to check out the Buffalo Chip online at buffalochip.com to view their full line up and secure your tickets for Rally Week 2010.
Legendary Buffalo Chip is the authority regarding Sturgis Rally Week accommodations and hospitality
The Legendary Buffalo Chip has been offering guests the true Sturgis experience for nearly 30 years and has quickly become the authority regarding Rally Week accommodations and hospitality. Every year thousands of bikers from across the country converge on the Chip to camp on over 500 acres of campground and enjoy the best facilities, entertainment, food and vendors that Sturgis has to offer. After a lengthy journey to Sturgis Rally Week festivities, bikers truly appreciate being able to dust off the miles at an array of comfortable accommodations at the Buffalo Chip including cabin rentals, trailer rentals or a variety of camping areas.
Legendary Buffalo Chip
Between the bikes, races, stunts, live music and soaking up the biker atmosphere guests can stay at any one of the Chip’s premier camping areas such as the Sturgis Road Campground, Fenske Park Campground, or RV camping area. Weekly passes include all activities sponsored by the Chip including their enormous and impressive selection of live music performances.
In addition to traditional camping accommodations, the Chip also offers bikers an EZ Camp option that boasts a complete campsite waiting for your arrival. Imagine cruising into your personal campground to a pitched tent complete with air mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight and candles. Visitors will also have use of a cooler, lawn chair and toiletries. All EZ Camp packages also include set-up and tear down.
Visitors may also choose to reside in a selection of cozy travel trailers. These trailers are complete with all the conveniences you’ll need for a comfortable stay including stove, air conditioning, heater, microwave, beds, bathroom and more. However, guests will need to supply their own bedding, towels, dishes and utensils. Trailers sleep as many as 4 adults comfortably. Your biker gal will be thrilled to know that she’ll have access to her own bed, shower and private toilet.
If you’re looking for even more luxurious accommodations during your stay you may want to consider the Chip’s cabin rentals. Having recently added 5 additional cabins on the southern boundary of the campground, the Chip now boasts 17 cabins that visitors can reserve during Rally Week. Cabin rentals include a security deposit which is refundable upon satisfactory inspection at the time of departure. However, rental costs do not include campground admission. Cabins may be rented with basic set-up or deluxe set-up, which includes a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and air mattresses.
The Buffalo Chip offers daily admission passes as well as package rates including the per person rally pass ($255) August 9-15, the per person extended rally pass ($300) August 7-15 or the per person early bird pass ($335) August 2-15. EZ Camp passes range from $100 to $640, RV rentals range from $2145 to $2445 and RV sites range from $100 to $550. Regardless of what level of accommodations you choose, every biker that stays at the Buffalo Chip will have all of their needs taken care of and are guaranteed a memorable Sturgis experience. Bikers from around the world have come to appreciate the ease and convenience of the accommodations and amenities found at the Chip.
To get a taste of the true Sturgis experience you’ll want to stay at the Buffalo Chip- there really is no reason to go anywhere else. Visit buffalochip.com for more information or to make your reservations for Sturgis 2010.
Rock and Roll Superstars, Mötley Crüe only Scheduled U.S. Summer Concert at Legendary Buffalo Chip
Platinum-selling and world renowned glam metal band, Mötley Crüe, will be joining an impressive and extensive list of artists to perform at the Legendary Buffalo during Sturgis Rally Week 2010. The hard core rockers, scheduled to perform on Wednesday, August 11 will be playing their only scheduled U.S. Summer Concert on the grounds of the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
Mötley Crüe's gonna *RAWK* at the Legendary Buffalo Chip
Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee plan to conclude a line of appearances in Great Britain, Sweden and Finland’s Sonisphere Festival on Aug. 8. They will then be joining thousands of bikers at the best party anywhere, the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
The L.A. party band widely known as the world’s most notorious purveyors of hard rock songs and melodic power ballads has come to embody the sex, drugs and rock & roll lifestyle synonymous with the rock music industry. Mötley Crüe boasts in their band biography that “no band has consumed as many drugs and downed as much booze without dying as L.A.’s Mötley Crüe.”
Their mixture of heavy metal and glam rock stylings produced several best-selling albums during the 80′s. The band’s impressive list of hits includes: “Shout at the Devil”, “Too Fast for Love”, “Ten Seconds to Love”, “Too Young to Fall In Love”, “Looks That Kill”, “Live Wire”, “Girls, Girls, Girls”, “Wild Side”, “Don’t Go Away Mad”, “Home Sweet Home”, “Dr Feelgood”, “Kickstart My Heart” and “Without You”.
The Los Angeles-based band was formed in 1981and have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide with more than 25 million in the U.S. Their balls-to-the-wall sound is matched only by their outrageous personalities. Known just as much for the controversies that surround them as they are for their chart-busting list of successful recordings, Mötley Crüe’s hedonistic image combined with their unparalleled talent makes them true rock & roll megastars. From the screaming guitars of “Kick Start my Heart” to the fierce sound of the hog that opens up “Girls, Girls, Girls”- you won’t want to miss this opportunity to party with the Crüe.
“They are rock royalty,” said Rod Woodruff, owner of the Buffalo Chip. “They’ve lived through unbelievable battles and yet continue to deliver first class rock, delivered with virtuoso quality musicianship.”
Mötley Crüe joins Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Jason Aldean, Tesla, The Doobie Brothers, Dave Mason, Orianthi, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, The Guess Who and Williams & Ree for the Buffalo Chip’s annual party during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Woodruff said additional announcements are forthcoming. Reservations and more information are available at buffalochip.com.
The Legendary Buffalo Chip, Black Hills Harley-Davidson and Prugh Design have officially made a commitment to the future of motorcycling. A press conference held on Tuesday, January 26th announced the kick off of the 2K10 Challenge, an in-classroom bike build project, pairing an elite motorcycle builder and exceptional parts with students seeking a future in the motorcycle industry. The finished motorcycle is scheduled to roll out of the shop in less than 16 weeks and is expected to exceed the standards of a world-class, custom bike.
The Legendary Buffalo Chip made the Challenge and other leading area businesses have come together with the staff and students of Western Dakota Technical Institute to get the project underway. The bike build will take place at WDT’s state-of-the-art welding and manufacturing facility under Michael Prugh’s direction and Luke Steinmetz’s classroom supervision. First and second year WDT students will have the opportunity to work on the project, which will put the machining, welding and fabrication skills of these students to the test.
“This bike will definitely have its own personality, as it is being built with the efforts of 25 future technicians,” explains Michael Prugh, the bike’s designer and owner of Prugh Design. “The goals of this project are broader than just the nuts and bolts of a motorcycle. We hope to inspire a new generation of talent.”
Students who are part of the 2K10 Challenge will get the benefit of a real world, real work atmosphere without the costs associated in building a world-class motorcycle. “It’s extraordinary to have this rare combination of business and education coming together on this scale to provide something truly special for our students,” said Luke Steinmetz, WDT’s Welding Manufacturing program lead instructor. “We think our students are up to the challenge and capable of building a world-class motorcycle with the help of top motorcycle businesses.”
a rendering of this years Legends Ride auction bike by Prugh Design
The industry’s top parts manufacturers Custom Chrome, Jaybrake, Performance Machine and Black Hills Harley-Davidson have all graciously donated parts to aid in completion of the build. “The 2K10 Challenge is a way for all of us to come together and give these students a competitive edge by providing the best, high-quality parts in the industry,” said Terry Reimer, general manager of Black Hills Harley-Davidson.” Hot Leather’s, the leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories has also provided the official apparel for the 2k10 Challenge which makes this build more than just a classroom project.
The originator of the 2K10 Challenge, the Legendary Buffalo Chip, will provide WDT students with the ultimate stage to debut the finished bike which will be the highlight of a special live auction in support of the 3rd annual Legends Ride scheduled for Monday, August 9th 2010. Rod Woodruff, owner of the Legendary Buffalo Chip, is thrilled that the Chip’s team created this ground-breaking 2K10 Challenge bike build. “We are proud to have brought Western Dakota Tech together with leading motorcycle industry businesses to promote technical education and the future technicians of the motorcycle industry.”
The public is invited to follow the build online at www.buffalochip.com, where a dedicated blog complete with pictures and webisodes will be published. For more information about WDT and its more than 20 programs, visit wdt.edu. Visit prughdesign.com to view Michael Prugh’s previous and exceptional builds or to learn more about Black Hills Harley Davidson make sure to check out blackhillshd.com.
I’ve been hearing this girl’s name thrown around a lot lately, and I confess I didn’t have the slightest clue who she was…but from what I’ve seen and read she’s nothing short of impressive. And *so* adorable!
She will be performing tonight on the Jay Leno show if you’re interested in seeing her shred it up!
Guitar Vixen, Orianthi, Set to Dazzle during Chip’s 2010 Rally Week Lineup Sturgis, SD
Rowdy Chipsters and hard core rockers won’t want to miss this. Orianthi, the music industry’s most talked about guitar sensation, is scheduled to play the Legendary Buffalo Chip on Tuesday, August 10 during Sturgis Rally Week 2010. With her cascading blonde locks and cherry red electric guitar, the 24 year old prodigy combines sex appeal and natural talent to create a show-stopping musical experience.
Guitar vixen, Orianthi
Most recognizable as the fierce and sassy guitarist in Michael Jackson’s “This Is It’ documentary concert-film, Orianthi Panagaris was chosen amongst a wide selection of qualified contenders as the lead guitarist for his “This Is It” tour. When
offered the gig in Jackson’s band, Orianthi joined a prestigious line of guitar players including Eddie Van Halen, Santana, Slash, Steve Stevens, Jennifer Batten and Larry Carlton.
In addition she has also opened for industry great, Steve Vai; backed up celebrated country crooner, Carrie Underwood; traded solos with the legendary Carlos Santana and has jammed with music moguls Prince and ZZ Top.
Get to know Orianthi
Her journey began at the age 6 when Orianthi picked up one of her father’s guitars in her hometown of Adelaide, Australia. Teaching herself, she learned guitar from watching Santana videos. She later got the opportunity to meet him when he came to Adelaide. The two had a sound check jam that resulted in an invitation to join him on stage. Inspired by the distinctive, hard-edged sounds of Whitesnake, Van Halen and Def Leppard she has been turning heads ever since.
While audiences consider her look and stage presence striking, industry legend Carlos Santana insists that it’s her talent that separates her from the pack. “She’s a level now where … all of us are going to be cheering for her because it’s not
cute anymore. It’s seriously ass whooping. She can chop it up. I don’t know if I’m going to be doing this for …how long…well if I’m going to pass the baton to someone, she would be my first choice.”
Known for rocking it out and shredding it up, Orianthi is notorious for her killer riffs and anthemic rock tracks. As nimble fingers with nails painted black tirelessly assault the frets of the guitar that she lovingly refers to as “Pepper”, Orianthi is proving to the world that she is clearly the next big thing in rock and roll.
Orianthi joins Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Jason Aldean, Disturbed, Tesla, The Doobie Brothers, Dave Mason and Williams & Ree for the phenomenal Buffalo Chip 2010 Sturgis Rally Week lineup. More information and reservations are available at buffalochip.com or by calling 605-347-9000.
Daytona’s 69th Annual Bike Week is just around the corner and SuckerPunch Sally’s is gearing up for an impressive showing at the legendary ten day event. Anticipating more than 500,000 bikers making the annual trek to sunny Florida, Daytona Bike Week festivities include motorcycle racing, concerts, parties and Sucker Punch Sally’s.
The predominant masters of old school will be at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson located at Destination Daytona. Notorious for having the largest selection of SuckerPunch Sally’s motorcycles in the country, rally-goers will definitely want to stop by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson to browse their unbeatable selection. Also on hand will be a number of SuckerPunch Sally’s employees to help customers select the SPS Old School Chopper that best accommodates their style.
Suckerpunch Sally's bobber
In addition, SuckerPunch Sally’s along with Progressive Insurance will be making an appearance during the final leg of the 2009-2010 International Motorcycle Show Tour at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach. In November, SPS and Progressive Insurance kicked off their 11 city IMS Tour. Highlights of this year’s show circuit included a one-of-a-kind 50-foot trailer, two new giveaway bikes and a booth complete with lounge atmosphere where bikers had the opportunity to relax, enjoy the bikes and learn more about SuckerPunch Sally’s and Progressive Insurance.
During Daytona Beach Bike Week the custom motorcycle manufacturer will also be on hand at Willie’s Tattoo Old School Chopper Show on Thursday, March 4. Located at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Inc in Ormond Beach, SPS will crown the best of show winner and present them with an SPS roller to take home.
SuckerPunch Sally’s old school chops
Founded in 2002, SuckerPunch Sally’s continues to stay true to their traditional biker values by providing the best stripped-down bobbers and choppers at the most reasonable prices. The old school no-nonsense style of bikes that started SuckerPunch Sally’s are the bikes they still build today, only now with the convenience of modern manufacturing practices. Their model line has been built up to six different models, with the additions of the stealthy Slim and the retro-styled Hot Rod. SuckerPunch Sally’s continuously growing dealer network throughout the U.S. showcases the wide variety of bikes they have available, all of which exude SPS style. You can find out more about SuckerPunch Sally’s at suckerpunchsallys.com or http://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolChoppers or http://www.myspace.com/suckerpunchsallyschoppers
The Legendary Buffalo Chip “Chipping” in to Help Honor Veterans at Daytona Bike Week at the Plaza Resort and Spa
Veterans will be front and center at this year’s Daytona Beach Bike Week thanks to a collaboration between Daytona’s Plaza Resort & Spa and the Legendary Buffalo Chip. One of the largest Veterans Tributes in the United States, “A Walk with Heroes” will include prestigious speakers, top level entertainment and the largest balloon launch in Veteran memorial history. A highlight of the highly anticipated Veterans Tribute will include a replica of the Vietnam Wall to be escorted to the Plaza Resort & Spa by the Rolling Thunder and a number of other Veteran-related motorcycle groups on Thursday, March 4. The memorial which contains all 58,195 names of those who were killed in combat during the Vietnam War will provide overcoming and raw emotion to all who experience it. In addition, the wall will be staffed with honor guard during all three days of display with a “Change of Guard” ceremony taking place every half hour around the clock. Also on exhibit will be a number of memorials including the Walk of Heroes Collection; the “Cost of Freedom” tribute; WWII, WWI, and Korean War Tribute Collection; Gold Dog Tag Collection for casualties since Vietnam and the War on Terror; 9/11 Tribute; and Civil War Memorial.
The culmination of the “A Walk with Heroes” Veterans Tribute will include a ceremony and an evening of entertainment. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 6th to formally honor veterans of every branch. Civilian and Military guests will be encouraged to purchase balloons from their charity of choice and write a note to fallen heroes. At 6:45pm the balloons will be released. Following the balloon launch, a live concert will kick off a night of entertainment on the Plaza pool deck. Bands performing include the Glimmer Twins, the only Rolling Stones tribute band officially endorsed by the legendary group and Jimi Taylor, a Jimi Hendrix tribute band.
Walk With Heros
In addition, Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, former Marine and award winning actor will be the featured speaker at “A Walk with Heroes” on Saturday, March 6th. Ermey is best known for his role as the hard-nosed, abrasive Drill Sergeant Hartman in the critically acclaimed film, “Full Metal Jacket”. He also stars in his own shows on the Discovery and History channels, including “Mail Call” and “Lock N’ Load with R. Lee Ermey”. He is also well known for being an outspoken advocate for the United States Marine Corps, US Armed Forces and Veterans groups. Ermey will be joined by Sgt. Major Gene Overstreet, former Sgt. Major of the United States Marine Corps.
“Our goal is to raise awareness for Veterans groups, and also to raise money to keep them going,” says Gene P. Carroll, Post Commander and National Committee Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “By the time the 3 days are up, we hope to have raised more than $150,000 for Veteran’s charities and, hopefully, inspired visitors to give, year-round, to help support the men and women who have fought for this county.”
The public is invited to view the memorials and are welcome to join veterans for the ceremonies on Saturday, March 6th. There is no charge to view the memorials or participate in the ceremony. For more information on the “A Walk with Heroes” Veterans Tribute visit buffalochip.com or plazaresortandspa.com.
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Presents Michael Lichter’s Tenth Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibit: Eternal Combustion- 30 in the Wind
Michael Lichter’s internationally renowned and highly anticipated 10th Annual Motorcycles as Art exhibition is sure to be a significant highlight during Sturgis Rally Week 2010. The exhibit is scheduled for August 7-13 and will focus on the explosion of interest and the passion for custom motorcycles seen over the last thirty years. Entitled, “Eternal Combustion- 30 in the Wind”, this year’s display poses the question, “How is this passion passed on through time?”
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Presents 10th Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibit: Eternal Combustion- 30 in the Wind
Thirty custom motorcycles recently built by 15 pairs of builders tied together by family, respect, friendship or apprenticeship will be on display at the impressive Lichter Exhibition Hall located on the grounds of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Builder teams highlighted within the show include: Athena Ransom and Laura Klock, Arlen Ness & Paul Yaffe, Carl & Matt Olsen, Dave & Jody Perewitz, Donnie Smith & Brian Klock, Eddie Trotta & Todd Silicato, Kevin Baas & his Kennedy High School Chopper Class, Gard Hollinger & Satya Kraus, James & Dave Kaye, Jerry & David Covington, Kirk Taylor & Brian Schimke, Roland Sands & Drake McGillroy, Ron Finch & Gary Maurer, Ron & Hunter Simms,
Sugarbear & Counts Customs.
In addition, the 6,500 square foot venue constructed primarily to house the notable exhibitions Lichter has curated, will for the first time, be adorned with Michael’s photography. Celebrating his 30th bike week in Sturgis, he will be displaying the best from his archive of limited edition prints, including many images being
premiered for the first time.
“This exhibit has been a total labor of love for me as it has been for 9-years, explains Lichter.
Rebel Rousers exhibit from 2009
Working with these builders to pair them up, occasionally into a seemingly unlikely pairing at their own request, has been great. It will be great to watch their progress in the coming months. I love this work and I love this industry. Everyone who comes out to see this exhibit will be able to sense the passion felt by all those involved.”
Lichter has been a staple in the motorcycle community for over thirty years, with his name ingrained in the minds and collections of enthusiasts around the world. This is Lichter’s tenth year as curator for the premier Sturgis exhibition. The exhibit started back in 2001 with a display entitled ‘The Biker Generation’. Since
that time he has touched on a variety of appealing themes during the yearly exhibit including titles such as “One World Choppers”, “Speed Demons” “Schools Out – Old School, New Skool” Last year’s exhibit, “Rebel Rousers- Motorcycle Icons that Inspired Us to Ride” focused on the history of iconic motorcycle imagery that inspired many of us to ride. Through a poignant review of renowned motorcycles, art and movie memorabilia, fans were reminded of what originally fueled their passion for riding.
“Last year’s exhibit was phenomenal, thousands of guests came to experience the display,” states Sturgis Buffalo Chip owner, Rod Woodruff. “We’re so enthusiastic for this year’s show. Michael Lichter is truly a gifted artist and photographer and we’re delighted to have his yearly exhibit at the Lichter Exhibition Hall here at
the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.”
The most eagerly anticipated exhibition of its kind, the Motorcycles as Art exhibition provides Sturgis rally-goers with an unforgettable experience. Visit motorcyclesasart.com for more information. Sponsors for this year’s exhibit include Hot Leathers, Interstate Batteries, Progressive Insurance and Spectro Oil.
