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On the Fly | Benefit for family of motorcyclist who passed away during spring rally


The drift cars put on a show at the NOPI Nationals Myrtle Beach Showdown at Myrtle Beach Speedway. File photo.
The drift cars put on a show at the NOPI Nationals Myrtle Beach Showdown at Myrtle Beach Speedway. File photo. cslate@thesunnews.com

SUNDAY

Suck Bang Blow is hosting a benefit on Sunday for paramedic, firefighters, Marine and Harley enthusiast Michael Kunde’s family. Kunde passed away May 22 after a motorcycle accident that left him with a serious head injury. According to the event’s Facebook page, Kunde’s death was the only motorcycle-related death during the Harley spring rally this year.

The event will feature raffles for prizes, a 50/50 raffle, live music, food provided by Suck Bang Blow and more.

Tickets are $20 per person; benefits go to Kunde’s wife to help with medical bills.

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Kunde or email teamkunde@gmail.com with any questions.

Call Brennan Moore 843-267-7079.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The NOPI (Number One Parts Inc.) Nationals Car Show opens today for three days through Sunday at the Myrtle Beach Speedway. The gates open at 4 p.m. for participants and 6 p.m. for general admission on Friday and at 10 a.m. for participants and at 11 a.m. for the general public on Saturday and Sunday.

On Friday, there is a Glow-Off at 8 p.m. and qualifying for drift races.

Saturday events include a car show, a burn-out contest, a hydraulic show, the swimsuit semi-finals and more. All the events continue Sunday.

Get a full schedule at or www.myrtlebeachspeedway.com and www.nopinationals.com.

For ages 13 and older: $20 advance, $25 at gate, for three-day pass, and free ages 12 and younger and for all active-duty service personnel.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Looking for some music this weekend?

▪ Jukebox Elly plays Plyler Park in downtown Myrtle Beach as part of Hot Summer Nights on Saturday at 8 p.m. It’s a free show. More details on Hot Summer Nights events at www.myrtlebeachdowntown.com.

▪ Corey Smith, with Bryson Jennings, plays at 9 p.m. at House of Blues, at Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach. $17.50, plus processing fees. Outside on The Deck is Gas Station Disco, 7-11 p.m., for free. Call 272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtlebeach.

▪ Chris Robinson Brotherhood plays a free show at 5 p.m. at The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill, 201 Fantasy Harbor Blvd., along Intracoastal Waterway on Sunday. Call 903-2628 or visit www.boathousemb.com.

Caroline Evans, digital editor

This story was originally published July 23, 2015 at 10:45 AM with the headline "On the Fly | Benefit for family of motorcyclist who passed away during spring rally."

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