STURGIS, SD – July 17, 2024 – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum today announced the unveiling of a spectacular new painting by the renowned artist Scott Jacobs. The painting, titled “Rivals in the Dust,” features two icons of American flat track motorcycle racing, Scotty Parker and Jared Mees, both nine-time AMA Flat Track Champions. The unveiling event will take place at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum on Monday, August 5 at 1 PM. This special event is open to the public with tickets available through the Sturgis Museum. The event will be highlighted by the unveiling, along with a chance to meet Jacobs, Parker and Mees.
Scott Jacobs, known for his hyper-realistic paintings and his passion for motorcycles, has created a masterpiece that captures the essence of flat track racing and the competitive spirit of these legendary champions. The 42 inch by 26 inch painting showcases Scotty Parker and Jared Mees in action, tucked down for speed on a dirt track, Parker aboard his Harley-Davidson XR750 and Mees riding an Indian FT750.
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The unveiling promises to be an event of a lifetime for flat track racing aficionados. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet Scott Jacobs, Scotty Parker, and Jared Mees in person. The trio will be present to reveal the painting and share their thoughts and stories with the audience.
Tickets for the event are priced at $50, which includes admission to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and a limited-edition poster featuring the new painting. The first 100 ticket purchasers are guaranteed an opportunity to meet the three honored guests.
Jacobs has donated the #1 giclee print of the painting to the Museum to be auctioned online. Bidders can find the auction through the Museum’s website or the link below.
Following the unveiling event at the Museum, the painting will be on display at the Scott Jacobs Gallery in Deadwood SD, starting at 3pm on that same day.
ABOUT THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
Founded in 2001, the non-profit Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame is located at the heart of the world’s largest motorcycle event, the annual Sturgis Rally. It is a top, year-round tourist destination in South Dakota and is considered a “must see” experience for visiting riders. The museum’s collection features over 80 vintage and custom motorcycles, which is one of the world’s largest permanent collections of custom and modified motorcycles. The exhibits also feature an extensive collection of art, including paintings, illustrations, and sculptures. The Museum’s Hall of Fame, which precedes the opening of the museum, includes nearly 280 noted individuals from the motorcycle industry and motorcycle culture around the world. The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place during the Sturgis Rally each August.
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