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Fresh off its inaugural race at Daytona Bike Week 2017, Sons of Speed is set for its second race. The sophomore contest will be held on Thursday, August 10, 3 p.m., at The Full Throttle Saloon’s Pappy Hoel Campground racetrack. Tickets are $20. “The first race was a total success,” said Billy Lane, renowned bike builder and founder of Sons of Speed. “Absolutely hair raising, the fans loved it, and we can’t wait to run it again at Sturgis.” Inspired by early twentieth-century board-track racers, the Sons of Speed race hearkens back to a stripped down, wide-open approach to motorcycle riding. The second race will feature numerous riders in several different heats, and winners of the heats will advance to a championship round. Each racer will sit astride identical hand-built racing chassis holding pre-1925 1,000cc American V-Twin engines, and most racers will customize their machines by fabricating handlebars, exhaust, fenders, foot pegs and fuel/oil tanks. Britney Olsen took home the honors on a 1923 Harley at the inaugural Sons of Speed debut race at Daytona Bike Week earlier this year. On August 10, in Sturgis, SD, many riders will try to knock her off the throne. This is motorcycle racing at its harrowing, blood-chilling best. Check out the Sons of Speed Facebook Event Page for updates and breaking news.

Folks, there’s still time to find that sweet, quiet camping spot for you and your ride this summer. Recently renovated, the Elk Ridge Campground (formerly ‘Uncle Don’s’) is strategically located on I90 between Sturgis and Rapid City, around the sleepy town of Piedmont. Now, under new ownership, Elk Ridge Campground boasts the most scenic and breathtaking views a top a beautiful mountain ridge setting, this quiet majestic area is your getaway during the Sturgis Rally. Now available at the Elk Ridge Campgroung are men’s and women’s shower houses with clean, well maintained facilities and laundry available for your convenience. They are under construction in completing a new bath house for next years Rally. Until then they have clean, maintained port a lets throughout the entire Campground for your convenience. WiFi Internet is also a newly added feature throughout the Campground at no additional charge to guests. Each morning Elk Ridge offers the absolute best tasting Black Hills Brewed Coffee Complementary to our registered guests. Elk Ridge offers a full snack shop with pizzas, rich malts and an array of night time munchies as you gather around a large fire pit and newly installed covered pavilion. Also they are currently installing a scenic half million gallon natural pond to be complete by 2018. Choose from basic tent sites or select a limited tent site with 20 amp electric. There are also a limited amount of larger RV sites with 30 amp electric only(no sewer or water hook ups) Make your Reservation today online at www.elkridgecamp.com or call (605) 390-9642 Advertisement

Hey, As you know, life is nuts. Just about the time you’re packed to roll 1,500 miles to Sturgis, you’re best tire goes flat. It’s one of those glass half empty, half full omens. Sometimes I’m pissed, but generally it means there was a problem that needed addressing. Better now than out on the road. I know many of us are hitting the road to the Badlands, so I’ll cut this short. This week we have news from the Mighty Chip, Iron Horse Saloon, Grease and Gears, Fury Riding Club, the Redhead, Lifestyle Cycles Exile and the Editors. Click here to read it all.

Tired of those messy oil changes? Well Paugh has the answer with these very cool Oil Change Helpers by Yankee Engineuity. This custom fit oil catcher takes the messy hassle out of changing the oil on 1992-1999 Big Twins. Simply hook to the frame and it will guide the draining oil from your filter and into a catch pan. YE Oil Change Helpers are a must for any shop or home wrench and make great gifts. Retail is just $18.95. Orders yours at www.paughco.com or call direct to calling 775-246-5838. Advertisement

Kick off the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally the Klock way; stop in Mitchell on your way to the rally for the 11th Annual Klock Werks Pre-Sturgis party! Food, cold brews, entertainment, and motofamily! Join us for an evening of commaraderie, friendship, and excitement for the ride and rally! Grab your Klock gear, parts, and accessories before you hit the road! Don’t forget the Shine Werks! Map out your ride to Klock Werks in Mitchell, SD on Thursday, August 3rd! RSVP here.

Custom Cycle Engineering has been your expert fork tube manufacturer for 45 years. These guys are still the biggest manufacturer of extension fork tubes for Harley’s. CCE has been offering show chrome and hard chrome finish options. Now they expand their fork tube line with two new eye-catching options- BLACK-Diamond Like Coating (DLC) and GOLD-Titanium Nitride Coating (TNC). On top of producing a stunning finish. The DLC is low friction, high hardness and corrosion resistant. The TNC is an extremely hard ceramic material that reduces friction and is wear resistant. These tubes stand out in a crowd, and give your ride a look and feel as unique as you are. Best of all, they’re affordable. Check them out here. They have lots of sizes and applications.