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hen we fi rst announced that we’d be the 2014 Steelfest exploits and we knew that the 2015
abbreviating the Rat Rod Tour into a offering would be a great show to host part of the
weekend double-header with only a short Build-Off. When Jerry (Raw Bike) suggested Grafton,
(albeit scenic) drive in between, we caught IL as part two of our doubleheader, things fell into
Wa little fl ak from some of our long-hauler place and away we went… planning something more
friends. After all, our Tours have been known for the accessible than a million-mile Tour.
miles travelled more than anything. But, as epic as And for those who experienced it – we don’t have
the drive through the Rockies or the Louisiana and to elaborate on how awesome this weekend was. Two
Tennessee treks were, they were equally expensive and events - both with their own charm - great weather,
took valuable time to complete. Of course that time great rides, and one hell of a good time. Who knew an
away from reality is part of the fun – but when you abbreviated Tour would be this much fun? We didn’t
have businesses to run or 9 to 5 commitments, it’s not have to take a bunch of time off work and we didn’t
easy to make those big journeys work. bankrupt ourselves paying for gas – and people came
Yes, those who were looking forward to another out in droves to join us in a celebration of all things
giant undertaking and hundreds – if not thousands – of bad-ass.
miles of American countryside to conquer may have Our Tours have been amazing - and sometimes life-
been disappointed by a shortened trip… but clearly, it changing - experiences. Each with their own identity.
was time to try something different. Each with their own memories. The Build-Off weekend
RRM had already logged a ton of miles in 2015 – to fi ts right in… less miles, but plenty of fun and a unique
places like Nebraska and Nevada, and had a long trip experience for everyone who participated. And for those
to SEMA planned in November. Friends and rat rod of you who weren’t there – enjoy the recap, and hopefully
enthusiasts around the country were raving about we’ll see you in 2016 as we embark on more adventures.

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