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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum to Unveil New Scott Jacobs Painting Featuring Flat Track Racing Champions Scotty Parker and Jared Mees

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum to Unveil New Scott Jacobs Painting Featuring Flat Track Racing Champions Scotty Parker and Jared Mees

STURGIS, SD – July 17, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – 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.

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Scott Jacobs putting the finishing touches on his “Rivals in the Dirt” painting, in preparation for its unveiling on August 5, 2024 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

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.

“We are incredibly honored to host the unveiling of this stunning painting by Scott Jacobs,” said Craig Bailey, President of the Sturgis Museum’s Board. “This event not only celebrates the extraordinary careers of Scotty Parker and Jared Mees, but also underscores the rich history and culture of motorcycle racing, much of which is captured here at the Museum.”

240717 Nine-time flat track champion Jared Mees.

Nine-time flat track champion Jared Mees.

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.

240717 Scott Parker with earlier Scott Jacobs Painting

Nine-time flat track champion Scott Parker with an earlier Scott Jacobs painting,
entitled “Parker Slide.”

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…

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