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Official Opening Of The Harley-Davidson Rally Point At Sturgis

The 75th Sturgis Rally kicks off with a chain-cutting ceremony to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 75-year partnership with Sturgis.

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July 31, 2015

With showers of sparks and the cutting of chain in place of ribbons, Harley-Davidson ignites its presence for the grand opening of the Harley-Davidson Rally Point and the official kick-off to the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. (Toby Brusseau/AP Images for H-D)

Choosing steel and torches over ribbons, Harley-Davidson ignited its presence for the grand opening of the Harley-Davidson Rally Point, marking the official kick-off to the 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Today, July 31, 2015, marks the first of a 75-year partnership between Harley-Davidson and the city of Sturgis as the rally's official motorcycle. Sparked by a chain-cutting with Bill Davidson, great grandson of Motor Company co-founder and VP of the H-D Museum, members of the Davidson family, and Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen gathered to open the Rally Point to the public.

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The Rally Point features an elevated area for riders to take pictures on their motorcycles with the iconic STURGIS sign in the background (Toby Brusseau/AP Images for H-D)

A mecca for riders that provides a new permanent home to celebrate the freedom, independence and rebellion found in riders around the world, the Rally Point will serve as a central spot for riders during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and a gathering point for the citizens of Sturgis throughout the year.