Great information PEM. I never would have identified the Jefferson, even with it's amazing handlebars. These pictures are from the pinnacle of American boardtrack racing which was well documented by Don Emde in his book, 'The Speed Kings'. However, I haven't seen a picture of the most popular, and well known rider of that era; Jake De Rosier. Thanks again to everyone that takes the time, and makes the effort to post pictures for our enjoyment.
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T'aint no effort, Eric!
My right hand index finger to left click on the mouse still works, even if the rest complains.
My contributions are all "snags" posted elsewhere for all to steal,
And so all so altruistically,... .. I did.
...Cotten
PS: Let's not forget to identify by number plate,,,,
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These should be easy ones?
(That's obviously Otto Walker with the "Flash Gordon" helmet on the right,.. but what is this can extention on his Schebler airvalve? And hey,,,,
Ain't that on the wrong side of the bike? ? )
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Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!
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Does anyone have a better copy of this?....
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....Cotten
PS: So who is #10 under the Splitdorf sign in my previous post?Last edited by T. Cotten; 04-22-2021, 06:34 PM.AMCA #776
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Vintage Pic of the Day - April 22, 2021
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CeDora traveled all over North America throughout the teens, her show not making across the Atlantic due to World War I. Thrill shows like the Globe of Death, Whirl of Death, Silodromes, and later the Wall of Death became a staple of the American carnival culture and still to this day audacious men and women alike risk their own health and safety to delight crowds across the country with their spectacular, death-defying shows.
CeDora was most likely the first of her kind and was certainly a pioneer in American motorcycle culture. Here she poses for a snapshot in early 1917 onboard her prized Indian “Globe” machine, the same machine she rode her entire career. It should be noted that in the world of rare early Indian one-offs and unique modified motorcycles, CeDora’s bike, though it has been restored is one of the few that is accounted for and can be seen if searched for on the web.
*M.A.D.*
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