No. 1 Stunnas Motor Sport Club

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#1 Stunnas Motor Sport Club is a private motorcycle and car club founded in Chicago, Illinois in June 2003. Its name references a Big Tymer$ single, "#1 Stunna" which was featured in the 2000 film "The Kings of Comedy". The club is open to men and women, and welcomes not only motorcyclists, but also drivers of classic cruisers and customized trucks. Prospective members are required to complete 1,000 miles of riding within three months.

The organization currently has 39 chapters. The Birmingham chapter, founded in 2008, is located at 426–428 18th Street in Ensley. Tommie "Slim" Essex is chapter president. In addition to organizing road trips and hosting regular Monday "Hang Nights" at its clubhouse, the group carries out frequent service projects and charitable works in the Ensley area. #1 Stunnas also hosts an annual "Stop the Violence Ride" with participation from other area motorcycle clubs.

On August 8, 2020 a gunfight broke out at the club. One patron was killed and five others, including an off-duty Birmingham Police officer, were injured.

References

  • Worthy, Ariel (June 22, 2017) "Tommie “Slim” Essex is president of #1 Stunnas Motorsports Club. And he serves drinks." The Birmingham Times
  • Worthy, Ariel (June 22, 2017) "From Stop the Violence rides to blessing bikes, club members build goodwill." The Birmingham Times
  • Worthy, Ariel (June 22, 2017) "Motorcycle clubs in Birmingham get a handle on community outreach." The Birmingham Times
  • Robinson, Carol (August 9, 2020) "6 patrons - including off-duty Birmingham officer - shot at Ensley motorcycle club; 1 dead." The Birmingham News