Wall of Death

[c.o.]

http://fueltank.tv/#2382811/The-Wall-of-Death

Darn!!! I tried to embed it but it wouldn't let me. I should'a put it in Parking Lot Chatter. I've always liked the Wall of Death and it's good to see it's still alive and well.

[exeric]

Our friend Indianut will certainly chime in. He is very involved with drome bikes and has rebuilt, restored, and ridden a few 101's that had a wall of death history.

[indianut]

That is a great Video of Ken Fox, in Europe. To the best of my knowledge there are only 5 Dromes in the U.S. right now and we are the only ones who have a Full Season Scheduled for 2012! There need to be more Motordromes in the U.S. There are more in Europe right now and it started here, but like everything else here, I guess it is not Relevant anymore. We are actually trying the Carnival again, but nobody knows what we are! It is like we are speaking a Foreign Language when we do the Bally Spiel on the Midway. Not to mention the fact that the teenagers are Literally walking down the Midway of the Carnival playing handheld VIDEO GAMES. I personally feel that the Motordrome is every bit as much American Carnival History, and General Americana as a Motorcycle Gig!

[c.o.]

Indianut!!! I think it's pretty cool that you are involved with such a historical part of motorcycling and carnival history. I saw a Drome show around 1990 at a carnival/agricultural event up here in Canada. I lined up more than once to see the show. I've not seen one since. Times have changed for sure but if you're still filling the top of the wall with people, then somebody is interested. Best of luck in your 2012 season! Oh, what is the name of the outfit you are involved with? It would be interesting to find out more about what you folks do.

[c.o.]

Here's another good one with a few visuals of what riding the Wall might be like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V421j...eature=related

[indianut]

" The American Motor Drome Company"

[c.o.]

Cool... Thanks!!! I checked the schedule and I'm going to try and make it to the show in Montana.

http://www.americanwallofdeath.com/

[c.o.]

I've heard tell that an Indian 4 engine was used in a "Drome" car. I wonder if this is it?



Gal rider "Cookie" from 1949



Random internet shot of a Coney Island bike... very cool... It apparently belonged to George Yarocki at one point.

[indianut]

Cory, I hope to see you there! Here is a view few get of a Wall Bike!

[c.o.]

Cory, I hope to see you there! Here is a view few get of a Wall Bike!

I'm going to make my best effort to get to the show. That picture has got me stoked!!!! Thanks for showing the rider's view!!!

[exeric]

Yeah Cory, but that isn't the view you would have going sideways in a barrel.

[c.o.]

You are right there Eric!!! At around the 2 minute mark of this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRtg4...eature=related the rider is side saddle, pointed right to the floor!!!

[indianut]

think about that! There is actually dust and dirt that you kicked up on the Last lap, flying into your eyes!

[Ross]

Hey Indian nut....caught the show this summer with my wife in Milwaukee at the knucklehead reunion and it was awesome. I used to work for the Royal American Shows in the summer of 67 and 68 and spent ALL my breaks hanging out at the Wall Of Death. The show was always great the riders treated this teenage kid like an equal. I will always remember Louie the Mouse and others fondly.

[c.o.]

think about that! There is actually dust and dirt that you kicked up on the Last lap, flying into your eyes!

Not to mention exhaust smoke I'm bettin'!!!!

Ross, it sounds like you had a pretty cool job as a youngster!!!