Laughlin River Run

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Laughlin River Run is an annual gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts. It is the largest gathering of its type in the Western United States.[1] The event drew over 70,000 motorcycle enthusiasts in 2007.

[edit] History

The river run was started in 1983 with 426 participants. [2] It was conceived by Harley-Davidson dealer Dale Marschke, who wanted to bring his customers on a fun weekend ride.[3] The name comes from the river run to Oatman, Arizona that many of the rally goers participate in.

The 2002 rally was marred by a major brawl at Harrah's Laughlin Casino that left three bikers dead, another 13 injured, and 9 bikers arrested. This event has now been termed the River Run Riot.[4]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ BIKES (LAUGHLIN) - 25th Anniversary Laughlin River Run Set for April 25-29, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
  2. ^ Bartlett, Jennifer. "River Run roars into Laughlin", Kingman Daily Miner, 2007-04-25. Retrieved on 2007-05-04. 
  3. ^ Laughlin River Run, Laughlin, Nev.. Travel Channel. Retrieved on 2007-05-04.
  4. ^ Bach, Lisa. "MOTORCYCLE GANG VIOLENCE: Laughlin event turns deadly", Las Vegas Review Journal, 2002-04-28. Retrieved on 2007-05-15. 


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