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Check out the exciting line up this year at Sturgis!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indian Motorcycle\u00ae<\/a>, America\u2019s first motorcycle company, today announced an exciting lineup of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally<\/a> week-long activations, including demo rides for 2018 models, adrenaline-charged thrill shows, and two nights of American Flat Track and Hooligan racing<\/a>. A display of Indian\u2019s new 2018 lineup will be available on Main Street and an interactive center on Lazelle Street will be the primary Indian Motorcycle touchpoints for Rally goers.<\/p>\n

The Indian Wrecking Crew<\/a> race team will be taking Sturgis by storm on August 7 at the Buffalo Chip TT<\/a>, presented by Indian Motorcycle. Fans will get the chance to see team riders Jared Mees, Bryan Smith, and Brad Baker hit the track with the dominant Scout FTR750 race bike, for what is sure to be a nail-biting night of competitive racing. The Indian Wrecking Crew currently sit atop the season-long points leaderboard, with Mees in first, Smith in second and Baker in third.<\/p>\n

\u201cSturgis Motorcycle Rally is a tradition deeply rooted in our brand\u2019s history, dating back to the first rally founded by Indian Motorcycle riders in 1938,\u201d said Reid Wilson, Director of Marketing for Indian Motorcycle. \u201cIt\u2019s important for us to have a strong presence throughout Sturgis and provide attendees the opportunity to connect with Indian through flat track racing, custom builds, and demos with the 2018 lineup.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Displays, Demo Rides, and More at Indian Motorcycle Site on Lazelle Street (3rd St. and Lazelle St.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Below are highlights of the Sturgis Rally Week action Indian Motorcycle has planned:<\/p>\n

Display at Main Street (Main St. & 4th St.)<\/strong>
\nCheck out what\u2019s new from Indian Motorcycle at the Main Street pavilion in the heart of downtown Sturgis, where visitors can get a close-up look at select custom builds and all new factory models, open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

Displays, Demo Rides, and More at Indian Motorcycle Site on Lazelle Street (3rd St. and Lazelle St.)<\/p>\n

Indian Motorcycle\u2019s primary display will be on Lazelle Street, where attendees have the chance to ride the entire 2018 lineup, including the Scout Bobber, Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain Limited, Roadmaster Elite, among others. Ride multiple bikes, compare, and decide which Indian Motorcycle model best suit your riding style.<\/p>\n

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Scout Thrill Show (Lazelle St. & 3rd St.)<\/strong>
\nExperience the exhilarating Scout Thrill Show at the stunt area within the Lazelle Street activation site. Catch a very special demo of the new Scout Bobber, along with several stunt performances, including freestyle tricks such as, handstands, burnouts, firewalls and more. With four daily shows running at 11 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m., this is one Sturgis experience you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Race (Sturgis Buffalo Chip)<\/strong>
\nWatch the infamous Indian Wrecking Crew race team in action at the Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track race, sponsored by Indian Motorcycle, where team riders Jared Mees, Bryan Smith, and Brad Baker will fight to defend the top three positions in overall points for the season. The night of racing of begins Sunday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be concluded by a performance by rock band, Shinedown.<\/p>\n

Veteran\u2019s Charity Ride Heroes\u2019 Welcome (Indian Motorcycle Sturgis)<\/strong>
\nJoin Indian Motorcycle in welcoming members of the third annual Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis, as they complete their nine-day journey from Los Angeles. A grand parade through Main Street will lead to Indian Motorcycle of Sturgis, where the group will be honored by a color guard salute, a meet-and-greet with Carey Hart and welcome reception from 3-5 p.m. at Indian Motorcycle Sturgis dealership.<\/p>\n

RSD Super Hooligan Moto Stampede (Sturgis Buffalo Chip)<\/strong>
\nJoin Roland Sands and company at the second annual RSD Super Hooligan race, presented by Indian Motorcycle, for a night packed with racing, giveaways, and an epic performance by Ozzy Osbourne. Two custom Hooligan Scout Sixties, one designed by Roland Sands and the other by Carey Hart, will be given away before the night concludes. Enter to win one of these special custom builds at BuffaloChip.com\/EVENTS\/Moto-Stampede\/Motorcycle-Giveaway.<\/p>\n

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Displays, Demo Rides, and More at Indian Motorcycle Site on Lazelle Street (3rd St. and Lazelle St.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indian Motorcycle Sturgis (2130 Main Street)<\/strong>
\nOpen daily, visit the dealership to check out Indian\u2019s full 2017 line-up. At this exclusive location, Indian owners can retrieve a limited edition Indian Motorcycle patch to commemorate their 2017 Sturgis Rally Week experience.<\/p>\n

Special Ride Opportunities<\/strong>
\nAmong the various activations throughout Sturgis, some special ride opportunities will be available during Rally Week, including:<\/p>\n