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Dakota Taxi has provided rally transportation, to the airport and Rally special events since 2000. We offer 4-wheel drive taxis, and 10 people passenger vans for two weeks during over the entire Sturgis Bike Rally. Shuttles run between Deadwood and Sturgis and between Spearfish and Sturgis on a routine basis. We do not operate our regular tours to Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore, etc. during the Sturgis Rally. | |
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We provide the best in
personalized service. We stop for pictures -animals, people and places that are of interest to you. |
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The first rally was held on 14 August 1938, by the "Jackpine
Gypsies" motorcycle club, who still own and operate the tracks,
hillclimb, and field areas where the rally is centered. The first
event was called the "Black Hills Classic" and consisted of a single
race with nine participants and a small audience. The founder is
generally considered to be Clarence "Pappy" Hoel. He purchased an
Indian Motorcycle franchise in Sturgis in 1936 and formed the "Jackpine
Gypsies" that same year. The focus of a motorcycle rally was originally racing and stunts. In 1961, the rally was expanded to include the Hillclimb and Motocross races. This could include half-mile track racing (the first year in Sturgis, there were 19 participants), intentional board wall crashes, ramp jumps and head-on collisions with automobiles. The Sturgis Rally has been held every year, with exceptions during World War II. For instance, in 1942, the event was not held due to gasoline rationing. This rally is not for the weak of heart or the younger children. Drinking in public and public nudity are occasional problems for the local police.
Visit Sturgis.com for a complete listing of Rally information
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