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New Plans Unveiled for 2014 Student Build Challenge™

by | PUBLISHED ON DEC 3, 2013

The Buffalo Chip’s groundbreaking Student Build Challenge is returning for its fifth year, and the question on everyone’s mind is, “How can the program possibly improve upon what it did last year?”

With the bar set high, the Buffalo Chip kicked off the 2014 Student Build Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 26 with a press conference to answer this very question. The event introduced the public to this year’s group of enterprising student participants, as well as the teachers, administrators, mentors and sponsors who make the motorcycle project possible. Sturgis Brown High School principal, Jeff Simmons, kicked off the conference by announcing that this will be the first year the students will customize a brand new motorcycle—a 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide.
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Orange County Choppers Honors Veteran on Chip Stage in Nov. 23 Episode

by | PUBLISHED ON NOV 20, 2013

The next in a list of exciting Sturgis Rally TV shows filmed at the Buffalo Chip airs this weekend. CMT will broadcast its “Orange County Choppers” episode entitled “The GAF Sturgis Bike” on Saturday, Nov. 23.

“Orange County Choppers” is a reality TV show that chronicles the ins and outs of the renowned motorcycle manufacturer of the same name. In each episode, the OCC team, headed by Paul Teutul Sr., reaches new extremes in custom bike building. The episode filmed in part at the Buffalo Chip during the 2013 Sturgis Rally is no exception.

In this episode, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer approaches Paul Sr. about building a bike for them. But there’s a catch. They want it ready in two and a half weeks so they can present it to a wounded combat veteran at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Rally. To add to the pressure, the bike presentation will take place on the Buffalo Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage in front of a sea of motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Top Gear Airs Buffalo Chip Episode Oct. 22

by | PUBLISHED ON OCT 22, 2013

Season four of History’s “Top Gear” is all about going big, so it’s no wonder the hosts decided to head to the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®!

Throughout the season, hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood have taken on some of their biggest automotive challenges yet, including creating an amphibious vehicle and racing coast to coast in high-end luxury cars. However, in this Sturgis Rally edition of “Top Gear” the guys put down the car keys and compete to see who will ride the most impressive motorcycle through the iconic gates of the Buffalo Chip.
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Die Hard Chipsters Write Official Best Party Anywhere™ Theme Song

by | PUBLISHED ON OCT 21, 2013

The Buffalo Chip gets a lot of praise from fans, but a few weeks ago we received a compliment that was just too significant to keep to ourselves. After attending the Chip’s summer music festival for several years, superfan, Zach Dodge, penned the lyrics to his very own Buffalo Chip tribute song. He then flew to Arizona from his home in Washington State to lay down the tracks at Blind Dog Studio! With the help of producer, Brandon Goehner, this irresistibly catchy song sprung to life and showed up in our inbox.

We were so flattered by the lengths these two went to express their love for The Chip™ that we gave the song its own music video. So crank up the volume and check out the premiere of the official 2013 Best Party Anywhere music video!
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Bikers and Bike Events Make a Difference

by | PUBLISHED ON SEP 24, 2013

Bikers are one of the most caring and generous groups of people on the planet. So it’s no wonder that the home of the biggest biker party would also be home to some tremendous acts of humanitarianism. With help from its kind-hearted campers, the Buffalo Chip® is making a long-lasting positive impact on the community.

There has never been a shortage of worthy local causes in need, and The Chip® has always been eager to “Chip in” whenever possible. Throughout its 32-year history, the Buffalo Chip has proudly contributed to countless organizations. From a Habitat for Humanity house built at the Chip by bikers for a single mother in ’94 to lingerie auctioned for breast cancer research in 2012, the Sturgis Rally destination does not hesitate to express its care with creativity.
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All Girls Garage Airs Biker Belles® Footage

by | PUBLISHED ON SEP 11, 2013

Catch the Sturgis Rally's only women's charity event and ride, the Biker Belles®, when exclusive footage airs on All Girls Garage, Saturday, Sept. 14. The Velocity television program, which features female mechanics repairing and upgrading classic automobiles and motorcycles, seemed like a natural fit for an event that celebrates women motorcycle riders.

In a previous episode of All Girls Garage, show host, Jessi Combs, added her personal customizations to a Softail Slim donated to Biker Belles by Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley Davidson. During the Sept. 14 episode, viewers can see footage of Jessi leading the ride through the scenic Black Hills, as well as the Biker Belles auction, which included the sale of this magnificent motorcycle.
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Motorcycle Daredevil Clint Ewing On Road to Recovery

by | PUBLISHED ON AUG 29, 2013

By now, it's likely you've heard of the amazing outcome of Clint Ewing's daring world record attempt in the Tunnel of Fire. Despite his years of careful preparation, Clint's attempt at the mother of all motorcycle stunts was unsuccessful—an outcome that could have easily taken his life. So whether you chalked it up to coincidence, good luck or divine intervention, one thing was certain—seeing Clint Ewing walk away from the same motorcycle stunt that claimed the lives of others before him was nothing short of miraculous.

Although Clint survived his world record attempt on Daredevil Wednesday, he unfortunately did not come out unscathed. The motorcycle stunt rider sustained third degree burns on his hands and back. After being taken to a California burn treatment center, Clint received skin grafts from his legs to aid in the healing process. If all goes as planned, with the help of physical therapy the motorcycle daredevil should enjoy a full recovery by the end of this year.

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Legendary Rides, Music and Memories at 2013 Sturgis Rally

by | PUBLISHED ON AUG 29, 2013

After a non-stop nine-day whirlwind of powerful performances, crazy contests and shocking stunts, the 32nd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has come to a close. The 2013 Sturgis music festival packed in more events and more patrons than any of its festivals prior.

Events at the Sturgis campground officially began with the second annual Friday Fest kickoff on Aug. 2. The unparalleled Sturgis Rally pre-party delivered 12 hours of music on the main stage from six of the Chip's showcase performers, all leading up to the evening's pinnacle performance by heavy metal rockers, Queensrÿche.

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CMT Bike Week Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sturgis Rally

by | PUBLISHED ON AUG 19, 2013

The Sturgis Rally may have come to a close, but the memories will live on as Country Music Television (CMT) airs its first ever Bike Week, Aug. 18-24. CMT’s self-proclaimed “Seven Nights of Badass” features three different specials filmed at the Buffalo Chip’s 32nd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival. The 10 hours of bike-themed programming premiers nightly at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

CMT Bike Week gives viewers an intimate look at the music, culture and camaraderie that make up the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™. Cameras rolled throughout the week at the legendary Sturgis campground, capturing three separate world record attempts, numerous competitions and one unforgettable performance by American icon, Kid Rock.
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