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 5th Annual Rally

(August 1-3, 1941)  Pearl Hoel talked about driving the chase vehicle to pick up stranded riders and one time giving their left over tea to a tourist who needed water for his radiator to cool off his over-heated Ford along Needles Highway.

Which years was the 1st rally?

1937 was the first year races were held. Not a lot of publicity. 1938 was the first year people started to take note and attend. It was called the Black Hills Motorcycle Classic (BHMC)