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The Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity is dedicated to honoring all who serve and helping the local community by generating thousands in donations for local charities. The positive impact of the Steel Horse Rally is felt by the entire region the Steel Horse Rally Inc. is now accepting sponsors for the 2023 Steel Horse Rally which will be May 5th & 6th, 2023 in Fort Smith, AR. The 2022 Steel Horse Rally brought more than 200,000 visitors to Fort Smith. The local economic impact of the 2022 Steel Horse Rally is estimated to be more than $22 Million (according to the Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission). In just 7 weekends combined (since the SHR was first held in 2015), the Steel Horse Rally has had a total estimated local economic impact of more than $100 Million. The rapidly-growing charity event brings more visitors and tax dollars to the region than any other annual event in the area, plus raises thousands in donations for several local charities.
The Steel Hose Rally Inc. has many opportunities for you and your business or organization to be a sponsor of the upcoming Steel Horse Rally and events throughout the year. As an Official Sponsor of the Steel Horse Rally, your business makes a positive impact on the community while giving your business an opportunity to reach thousands of potential loyal customers. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2023 Steel Horse Rally and upcoming events, please contact the Steel Horse Rally Inc. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 479-414-3775 and a representative of the Steel Horse Rally Inc. will contact you soon.
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Enjoy the VIB (Very Important Biker) Experience at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally!
Get ready to have the best views and the best seats for all of the great entertainment at the 2023 Steel Horse Rally with your VIB Pass. VIBs have exclusive access to all VIB areas at the Steel Horse Rally including VIB seating for motorcycle racing and live entertainment, VIB bar access and more! VIB Packages are available exclusively online for a minimum charitable donation of $99 each. Skip the lines and enjoy the best seats at the rally with your VIB Pass! Must be 21 or up for VIB Pass. VIB Packages are available for a minimum charitable donation of $99 each.* Reserve yours now below by paying online by PayPal or credit card, or we can process your credit card by phone at 479-414-3775.
When reserving your VIB Package, please note that you will pick up your VIB Package in person when you arrive at the Steel Horse Rally. VIB Packages will NOT be mailed. Be sure to include the VIB name, T-shirt size and e-mail address. If you have any questions, please call the Steel Horse Rally Inc. office at 479-414-3775 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The VIB Perks:
Your 2023 Steel Horse Rally VIB (Very Important Biker) Package includes:
- An Official 2023 Steel Horse Rally T-shirt size (S-2XL). This was the ONLY way to reserve an official Steel Horse Rally T-shirt!
- Official Limited Edition VIB Laminated Pass
- Limited edition VIB armband
- Limited edition lanyard
- Some additional Steel Horse Rally surprise items!
Exclusive VIB Access to the Steel Horse Rally Shootout, on Friday, May 5th at Tri-State Speedway: Enjoy the best views of Pro & Am Motorcycle racing from the VIB Shootout Lounge (with VIB Bar) and VIB Roof Top
- Access to the VIB Shootout Lounge at Tri-State Speedway on Friday, May 5th. Enjoy seating in the air-conditioned private VIB Lounge with great views of all of the motorcycle racing action exclusively for VIBs.
- Gate Admission to Tri-State Speedway on Friday, May 5th and Free Parking
- Avoid the lines and relax in the Shootout Lounge with exclusive access to the VIB Bar and dedicated Bar Staff that will bring beverages to your table.
- Exclusive Access to the VIB open-air Rooftop above the Shootout Lounge that offers amazing 360-degree views.
- Complimentary Food in the Shootout Lounge provided by The Lunchbox Cafe. (The Lunchbox Cafe is a biker-friendly restaurant with great food and catering that is is just a short motorcycle ride away in Huntington, AR.)
Exclusive VIB Access to the VIB Area & VIB Handle Bar at the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage on Garrison Avenue, on Friday May 5th & Saturday May 6th: Enjoy the best seats right in front of the stage with VIB access to the Steel Horse Handle Bar for all of the Live Music, Entertainment, and Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest.
- Exclusive Access to the VIB Area located in front of the Steel Horse Rally Main Stage (in the front of the parking lot at 601 Garrison Avenue, across from the First National Bank of Fort Smith). Enjoy the best seats for all of the live music and entertainment on Friday and Saturday.
- Exclusive VIB Access to the VIB Area located in front of the stage for the Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest on Saturday night May 6th at 8 p.m.
- Enjoy VIB access to the Steel Horse Handle Bar! Skip the lines with VIB Access!
*Donations to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. charity may be tax deductible. Consult your tax professional for details. Events are rain or shine and times, bands, racers and performances are subject to change. No refunds or exchanges. Your donation to the Steel Horse Rally Inc. may be tax deductible. Contact your tax professional for details. All VIB passholders must be 21 years old or older with a valid photo I.D. No exceptions will be allowed. No coolers, pets, umbrellas, firearms, fireworks, weapons, or large items will be allowed at any of the venue. No professional video camera or recording devices. All items brought to venue are subject to search.
For a complete list of Steel Horse Rally events, visit: https://www.thesteelhorserally.com/rally-guide
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MOTORCYCLE MEMORIES “Bike Show”
Saturday, May 8, 2021
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
479-783-7841
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Website: fortsmithmuseum.org
During the Steel Horse Motorcycle Rally, the Fort Smith Museum of History will host a motorcycle show on the street in front of the museum at 320 Rogers Avenue on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 9:00 am –12:00 pm. A $15 donation is recommended for entry, payable in advance through fortsmithmuseum.org; scroll down to “Donate To Us”, or by calling 479-783-7841.
*All proceeds benefit the Fort Smith Museum of History. For a recommended $1 donation, all are invited to cast a vote for the People's Choice Award.
Trophies and prizes will be awarded. Awards: People's Choice, Museum Choice, Steel Horse Rally Choice, 64.6 Downtown Choice. Classes: Classic-1985 and older, Antique: 1966 and older, Custom, Competition-(drag race, road race, dirt track), American, British, European and Metric.
The winners will be announced at 12:00 noon.
Register online at: https://www.fortsmithmuseum.org/events or call the museum at 479-783-7841.
The Fort Smith Museum of History is a selected charity of the Steel Horse Rally.
*(The Fort Smith Museum of History is a non-profit organization under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service).
MOTORCYCLE MEMORIES
May 1- May 31, 2021
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
479-783-7841
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Website: fortsmithmuseum.org
To coincide with the 2021 Steel Horse Rally, the Fort Smith Museum of History will display “Motorcycle Memories,” an exhibition designed to explore the “motorcycle culture” of our local and regional areas. The Fort Smith Museum of History is a selected charity of The Steel Horse Rally scheduled for May 7 and 8, 2021 in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. The exhibit will be on display starting May 1, 2021 at the Fort Smith Museum of History.
The exhibition, which was first presented in 2008, features vintage motorcycles and photographs exploring the “art of the motorcycle” in Fort Smith and the region from the 1940’s through present day. Fort Smith has an historical association with motorcycle culture. Learn about the people and places that places that put the region on the map for motorcyclists.
Quin Winters Bike shop on Towson Avenue was the nexus of motorcycle culture in Fort Smith from 1939 until 1975. His sons, Leroy and Robert Winters, gained national fame for their accomplishments in the field of motorcycle racing. In 1940, Fort Smithians Ercie Gann, Kathryn Johnson and Jean Fivekiller became charter members of the “Motor Maids,” a national organization of female motorcyclists. The annual “Razorback Run,” a one hundred fifty mile round trip ride from Fort Smith to White Rock Mountain near Mulberry, Arkansas drew motorcycle enthusiasts from a regional area from 1952 to 1955. Otis Spiker played a vital role in the area cycling culture. As one of the few manufacturers of Henderson motorcycle parts, Spiker gained national recognition as well as becoming a local motorcycle legend. Fort Smith native Danny Hammond raced motorcycles professionally from 1959-1969. After retirement, Hammond raced in the Vintage Dirt Track Racing Association winning the National championships 2004-2007.
These stories and more come to life with the Motorcycle Memories exhibition.
Motorcycle Memories is designed to unite the “art of the motorcycle” with the generation of Americans that enjoy a lifestyle peculiar to the American mainstream. The exhibit will strive to educate future generations about a fascinating spectrum of Americana.
“Brats, Beer, & Burgers”
Saturday, May 8, 2021
11:00am-2:00pm
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
479-783-7841
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Website: fortsmithmuseum.org
On May 8, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm, join the Fort Smith Museum of History, during the Steel Horse Motorcycle Rally, in the “Bier Garten” for “Brats, Beer, & Burgers”! Choose a “Brats, Beer, or Burger” with chips and a beer, soft drink, or water for $8. (Must be 21 and over for the adult beverage.) Thank you Yeager’s Hardware for sponsoring the food!
The Steel Horse Rally Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity established in 2015 to benefit local charities, honor veterans, military, law enforcement and first responders, and help the local community.