J.C. Hoel
J.C. (Clarence) "Pappy" Hoel (May 30, 1904 – February 1, 1989) was a motorcycle racer, dealer, businessman, and founder of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. In 1983, he received the American Motorcyclist Association's (AMA) Dud Perkins Award for outstanding contributions to motorcycling. Both J.C. "Pappy" Hoel and his wife Pearl were inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.
External links
- J.C. Hoel, at AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
- J.C. "Pappy" Hoel, at Find a Grave website.
- J.C. "Pappy" Hoel, Sturgis Museum and Hall of Fame.