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.

The 13th Annual Rally

(August 6-9, 1953) Was the first rally to run for 4 days.

How many people died at the 1st rally?

One, Edward Borron who slid into a guard rail in Boulder Canyon and died the next morning after riding home to Rapid City after the accident.