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Thunder Road to Host Dave Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show
STURGIS, S.D. --July 18, 2008--Thunder Road, known as the "Custom
Capital of Sturgis," is home to some of the motorcycle industry's
hottest customs during Sturgis Bike Week. This year will be no exception
as Thunder Road prepares to host the Dave Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show,
on Wednesday August 6th.This event is sure to highlight some of the
industry's best art. This premier event will be sponsored by Kryptonite
Locks.
Instead of focusing on the machines themselves, as most shows at Sturgis
do, this day will be all about the industry's artistic side. The Dave
Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show will focus on the paint and finishes
industry professionals use to achieve those slick custom looks.
The show's namesake, Dave Perewitz, will also be exhibiting some of his
famous customs. Dave has been building and customizing motorcycles since
the early 1970s, and his celebrity clientele has includes the likes of
Hulk Hogan, Brad Whitford and Kyle Petty. Considered a master of all
aspects of the customization process, from engineering to aesthetics,
Dave's bikes are regarded as "art in motion."
"Dave Perewitz has created some of the industry's best customs
motorcycles with his signature flame jobs" said Promoter Carrie Repp
of R&R Promotions "This show will give every painter and builder
the opportunity to compete with their peers on strictly the quality and
aesthetic appeal of their work."
Awards will be given in a variety of categories, including best pearl,
best candy, best use of color, best artwork, best graphics, best in show
and Perewitz best flames. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the
awards will be announced at 5 p.m.
The Dave Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show is sponsored by Kryptonite Locks
and will be held in Thunder Road's Thunderdome. Admission to the
Thunderdome is $5, but there is free parking and Glencoe Gold campers get
in free. For more information, please visit www.thunderroadsturgis.com.
About Thunder Road
Located 3 miles east of Sturgis on Highway 34, Thunder Road is hard to
miss. With six acres of paved vending space full of high-end, custom,
aftermarket vendors and the nearly 40,000 square foot Thunderdome, Thunder
Road is the "Custom Capital of Sturgis Bike Week." During
the course of the week, Thunder Road is host to the most custom-bike
themed events in Sturgis. In conjunction with all the events, Thunder Road
will have the best attractions around, including Miss Sturgis, and even
more great entertainment. Thunder Road is a part of the Glencoe Nation and
is located directly in front of the Glencoe Camp Resort, which will be
host to Rock'n the Rally, an event that will have over 10 national music
acts. There's something for everyone at Thunder Road. And, of
course, there's plenty of free parking!
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