Sturgis : On Sept. 8, the Worlds Largest Biker Bar, The Full Throttle Saloon just outside of Sturgis S.D. was leveled as the 10 million dollar facility burned to the ground. The fire was caused by a faulty electrical wire, according to owner Michael Ballard.
Officially, federal, state, and local authorities ruled the blaze accidental but failed to pinpoint a cause.
The Full Throttle was made famous by being one of the largest event venue draws during the giant Sturgis Mot…
June 9th, 2014The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2014 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of moto…
August 7th, 2013 Article originally published on www.rapidcityjournal.comSTURGIS |The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
has announced the 2013 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall
of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.The Sturgis
Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups
who have made a long-term positive impact on the motorcycle community.
The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and
sacrific…
May 22, 2013 STURGIS, S.D., —Lucky number 13 for the annual “Motorcycles as Art” exhibition at the Buffalo Chip during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is titled “Ton Up! – Speed, Style and Café Racer Culture,” focusing on the origins and continued popularity of the café racer movement worldwide.
Co-curators Michael Lichter (LichterPhoto.com) and Paul d’Orléans (theVintagent.com) have assembled a comprehensive display of 32 machines from 12 makes and six decades—plus unpublished photography…
May 17, 2013 Sturgis, S.D., May 14—The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is proud to announce Daredevil Wednesday, a day of daring and exciting stunts to take place during the Sturgis summer music and motorcycle festival. For the first time ever, a “Calling All Daredevils” contest is also taking place where daredevils nationwide can submit their own stunts to be selected, big or small, to join a day of history being made. Multiple stunts are currently already planned to attempt setting World Records, making …
May 15, 2013 MEDINA, Minn. — May 13, 2013 — Indian Motorcycle is continuing its trip toward the historic unveiling of the completely new 2014 Indian Motorcycle. Following on the heels of the reveal of the all-new Thunder Stroke 111 engine on March 9 at Daytona Bike Week, Indian Motorcycle is announcing additional details as it accelerates toward the upcoming launch.
Staying true to its heritage, the revival of the Indian Motorcycle brand will debut with the introduction of the 2014 Indian …
March 4th, 2013Article originally written on http://rapidcityjournal.comSTURGIS |The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the 2013 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across th…
2010 THUNDER IN THE ROCKIES WILL
SHAKE IT UP WITH THE FULL THROTTLE SALOON FROM STURGIS!Loveland, CO-
This year, Thunder in the Rockies, will be partnering with Michael
Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon from Sturgis, SD. The world’s largest
biker bar, the Full Throttle Saloon, will be taking over the Thunder
Mountain Amphitheater during Labor Day Weekend, bringing a whole show of
its own!The Full Throttle Saloon boasts an array of
unique entertainment spectacles. Some things to look f…
Sturgis, SD (August 19, 2009) "World Class" and "Stunning" were a few words that were used to describe Michael Lichter's 9th Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibition held during this year's Sturgis Rally at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. The exhibit entitled 'Rebel Rousers, Motorcycle Icons that Inspire Us to Ride' showcased the most important collection of motorcycles and art to ever grace Sturgis and was viewed by thousands of guests. From August 1 through August 8 throngs of bike enthusiasts were ca…