You Won’t Believe What’s Revving Up at SmokeOut Rally 2025!
Insane Choppers, Wild Contests, and Non-Stop Action Await at the Original Chopper Party in Salisbury, NC!
By Robert Filla
Alright, y’all, buckle up and hold onto your handlebars, ‘cause the SmokeOut Rally—the Original Chopper Party—is roarin’ back to its roots at the Rowan County Fairgrounds in Salisbury, North Carolina, from September 4-7, 2025. This ain’t just any rally; it’s where the chopper world got its spark over two decades ago, kickstartin’ the legendary Biker Build-Off TV series that threw Billy Lane and Roger Bourget into the spotlight. The SmokeOut also gave us icons like Indian Larry, Bean’re, the Ice Cream Man from Hell, Richie Pan, and Sucker Punch Sally, shapin’ the custom motorcycle culture we live and breathe today. Check out the full scoop at smokeoutrally.com.
This year, the SmokeOut Rally 2025 is comin’ in hot with a four-day lineup that’ll blow your lid off. We’re talkin’ non-stop, throttle-to-the-floor action: the Hamsters USA Ride, a Kickstart Contest, the FXR Performance Show, wild bike games, a Sportster Showdown, flat-out bike races on the track, the Perewitz Paint Show, and—yep, you read that right—the infamous Roadside Marty Wet T-Shirt Contest. Wanna see what’s cookin’? Peep the schedule at smokeoutrally.com/events.
But wait, there’s more! Get ready for live music pumpin’ all weekend, a Burnout Contest that’ll leave your nose burnin’ with rubber, a Tattoo Competition for the inked-up crowd, the rowdy Shithouse Drags, Beer Belly & Beard Contests, the World’s Strongest Biker Challenge, and Mini Bike Races with riders decked out in full-on costumes. The Legends Gallery is bringin’ a Builders Invitational, the Tankful Exhibit, and a killer Moto Art Display. Plus, the Garage Build-Off is showcasin’ a dozen budget-built bikes—every make, model, and style you can dream up. Get a sneak peek of the builders at smokeoutrally.com/builders.
Wanna join the party? Grab your tickets now at smokeoutrally.com/tickets and use code HERO25 for 15% off admission if you’re a military vet or first responder—‘cause we salute those who serve. RV sites and tent camping are available for an extra fee, so you can crash right in the heart of the action. Just pray Mother Nature keeps the hurricanes at bay this time around.
This ain’t just a rally; it’s a pilgrimage to the biker mecca that defined our two-wheeled way of life. So, gas up that peanut tank, slather on the sunscreen, and haul ass to Salisbury, NC, for the SmokeOut Rally 2025.
Follow the vibe on X with hashtags #SmokeOutRally, #SmokeOutRally25, #TheOriginalChopperParty, #Chopper, #HarleyDavidson, and #SupportTheTroops. Let’s roll!