STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

I wouldn’t even have this information if it wasn’t for Mr. Charlie Ransom. Everyone knows Charlie for being one of the bad asses circling the Wall of Death in a town near you. I met Charlie at the David Mann ChopperFest and he is the biggest spokesperson for Chris and his magazine. Thank you Charlie for your help and photos of Cookie!!!

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame inductees for 2009.

Cookie Crum has been riding on two wheels since she was in high school. She started riding the Wall in the Motor Drome at the age of 18. She spent several years traveling with the show. Later, she and her husband owned a Harley Davidson dealership in Medford, Oregon. She’s encouraged countless riders – both men and women – and even assisted in the formation of a number of clubs and organizations.  Cookie will be with American Motor Dome Companys’ Show at the Broken Spoke Campground in Sturgis

Jack Kirchgesler, J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award – Jack Kirchgesler owned the Rapid City Harley Davidson dealership – Mat-Kirk Cycle – from 1941 until 1963. During that time, Jack was a major supporter of motorcycling in the
Rapid City area. He sold the first police motorcycle to the city of Rapid City, and was even a motorcycle police officer for a time. Jack was also involved in supporting motorcycle clubs in the Black Hills. Jack passed away in March of 2008.

 

James Clark – James M. Clark was the Founder and President of James Gaskets, Inc. Credited with developing sealing technology that eliminated the historical problem of leaking on Harley Davidson Motorcycles, James was extremely well-respected for his
integr5ity and intelligence. James passed away in September of 2007.

 

Lou Kimzey was the creator and publisher of Easyriders, the first lifestyle biker magazine on the market. He also served as CEO of Paisano Publication and was editorial director of a number of monthly magazines. Lou was a co-founder of A.B.A.T.E., which at that time was an acronym for “A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments,” but has since become known as “American Bikers Aimed Toward Education.” Lou passed away in 1997.

 

John Lehman is the founder of Lehman Trikes. It was 1984, and John wanted to share his love of motorcycling with his wife Linda. Linda wasn’t comfortable riding on two wheels with her children, so John began to construct the forerunner of today’s modern three-wheeled motorcycle.

  Dale Walksler is the founder, owner and curator of the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Walksler’s collection of rare and antique motorcycles is unparalleled. He is also responsible for developing and launching “The Time Machine,” an online video library where viewers can watch restorations of old motorcycles, learn about the history of the sport, and visit not only Dale’s museum, but other motorcycle related museums around the nation.

The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 a.m. at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City,SD. Breakfast tickets are available for a $25.00 donation, tables of eight for $250.00. The museum also has a special offer for breakfast attendees – purchase your ticket and a mcharter membership together for $50.00. Tickets can be purchased through the Museum 605.347.2001 or on line at www.sturgismuseum.com/cart/