Wall Of Death shows are still a staple for entertainment during our big rallies. Derived directly from US motorcycle board track or motordrome racing in the early 1900s, the very first carnival motordrome appeared at Coney Island amusement park (New York) in 1911. The following year portable tracks began to appear on traveling carnivals and in 1915, the first motordrome with perpendicular walls were seen. You can find a lot of info online, but to read a brief history, follow this link forwarded to me by reader Mike Greenwald. Wall Of Death Brief History.
Roll Up, Roll Up, It’s Thrills. It’s Spills. It’s the Amazing Wall Of Death.
Published by April 3rd, 2010 in Editorial.8 Responses to “Roll Up, Roll Up, It’s Thrills. It’s Spills. It’s the Amazing Wall Of Death.”
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More Motordrome history here at http://www.americanwallofdeath.com . If you’ve never seen a show, check it out and you’ll be hooked!
Fantastic. Thanks Cyril!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this post!
Check this amazing Indian Wall of Death!…
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2010/3/21/indian-wall-of-death.html
Rhett Rotten has his “wall of death” set up in the parking lot at Strokers Dallas.
http://www.strokersdallas.com
if you are in the Dallas area, and even if you are not, stop by and see him. You will not be disappointed.
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RIP Sam Morgan who always gave credit to the riders of days before. She had been telling their story for many years. If you were ever lucky enough to watch that girl ride the wall you could see the spirit of all the past riders in her expression.
Samanthas’ web site is still online at http://www.thrillarena.com stop by and sign her guestbook.