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News from the Cherokee Nation, OK
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Tahlequah, OK – The newly unveiled Cherokee Chopper, designed for the Cherokee Nation by Paul, Paul Jr., Mikey, Vinnie and the rest of the crew at Orange County Choppers, is beginning a spring tour. The motorcycle will be on display in the lobby of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Complex administration building beginning Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.
The new one-of-a-kind Cherokee Chopper, designed and built by
the crew of Orange County Choppers
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith said that the tribal employees and citizens of the community were excited to have the bike on display at the complex, and said he hopes many members of the community will plan to come by the complex to see the work of the Cherokee Nation and Orange County Choppers crew.
“It’s a beautiful piece of art,” Smith said. “We are all excited to have it here with us in our administrative offices.”
Unveiled at a recent news conference at the Cherokee Casino and Resort in Catoosa, the custom built Cherokee Chopper will become a permanent attraction at the casino, located at I-44 and 193rd E. Ave. in Catoosa.
“This is one of the coolest, most awesome and powerful pieces of machinery anyone has ever seen,” said David Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of Cherokee Nation Enterprises, which operates Cherokee Casino Resort.
The Cherokee Chopper is a splendid mechanized sculpture of glistening chrome, rich maroon and golden hues, and meticulous attention to detail.
“Anyone who is familiar with the fine craftsmanship of Orange County Choppers will be pleased with the pure beauty of the Cherokee Chopper,” Stewart said. “Anyone who has yet to experience the magic of OCC, even if they’re not motorcycle enthusiasts, will be mesmerized by the flowing symmetry and dazzling color combinations.”
In the coming weeks, the motorcycle will continue its tour to other Cherokee properties, including West Siloam Springs, Roland, and Fort Gibson, as well as at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore.
“Custom motorcycles from Orange County Choppers have become national attractions, and the Cherokee Chopper is no different,” said Stewart. “We think it is truly one-of-a-kind and we want to share it with the people of Oklahoma. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with Orange County Choppers in designing this special and unique Cherokee-themed bike.
| Related Cherokee Nation contact information: |
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Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org
Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager |
Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org
Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation |
