Today is Big Ed Beckley's birthday! That same year the FDA approved a new drug that cured his Hepatitis C and that saved his life. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Happy New Year! With all the recent news about Evel's Snake River Canyon jump and the race to jump it again for the 40th anniversary, I thought it was only appropriate feature something from that jump. Robin Winter-Smith, butt on flat ground. blade, then did a piledriver into dirt landing ramp. 'Unicorn Killer' Ira Einhorn Dies In Prison At 79 - CBS News "I spent about a year looking for a girl that had a certain quality, and when I met Debbie I knew she was the one," Samples said. over the bars, Cerritos, California, February 29, 1992. Eighteen months later, police found her partially mummified body in a trunk in Einhorn's closet. ", She spent a week in the hospital, and then on April 5, she was a wheelchair-bound guest on The Mike Douglas Show, where Evel dropped in as a surprise guest. This month's featured jumper is Evel Knievel! '[2][3][20] In a 2012 interview with Hypebeast, Einhorn said that Fancy seeks to become "the new Amazon.com" by creating a social e-commerce platform where users can interact with one another to explore, discover, and purchase items. No pictures or information may be reproduced without our express written ". Raceway, Victoria, Australia. 4. depression in a nose dive and crossed up, swap to highside, head shot, broke two This month we celebrate the Skycycle and counting down the days til the Evel Spirit launches on September 17! Meanwhile, while Evel was avoiding The Last Brink, the publicity from such an obviously ridiculous claim was so profitable to him that he was able to buy a piece of the Snake River and switch his venue. When he talks about his chosen profession, he doesnt get very excited, nor does he excite. At the mike, Evel croons a crowd of bloodthirsty onlookers into sentimental anticipation. Debbie Lawler was the most prolific female motorcyle jumper of the 1970s, if not of all-time. I'd never heard of him. Ted celebrated his 70th birthday last week! March 27, 2013 Happy Birthday Will Wicken! This month's featured jumper is Jumpin' Jeff Schneider. July 1, 2013 This month's featured jumper is Bubba Blackwell. Bob Gill, approx. October 4, 2012 Happy Birthday Bubba Blackwell! Distance jumping is more than distance. November 17, 2001. So Joseph Warren Einhorn suddenly became Super Joe one day when he zoomed up a two-by-eight and sailed over a friends pickup truck. We are now on Instagram. Las Vegas, NV. He's in the hospital, but I have no details yet on what exactly happened. [1] [2] [3] Fancy describes itself as "part store, blog, magazine and wish list," and Einhorn has said that it seeks to redefine the shopping experience. died after coming up short on a practice jump. April 25, 2013 A new page has been added to the "Daredevil Suits" section. Metzger, overjumped flip on 100' ramp gap barge to barge near Queen Mary ocean This is for the crash that gets watched by the most people I just won't jump without it. ", Debbie didn't like the competition either. Laswell, flatlander, Mesquite, Nevada, March 10, 1996. Heirs to the Dare airs tonight on the. With her blue-and-white helmet, lucky orange bra, and pink hearts sewn all over her snug, baby-blue leathers, "The Flying Angel" was often asked why such a pretty girl would perform dangerous stunts. in his rear rim, pushing it into the hub. [13] Einhorn credits his motivation to promote creativity in kids to a high school science fair, during which he won a chance to make a hologram that he has kept to this day. Miami ("Miama") Oklahoma. After her family moved to Arizona, she got her first motorcycle on her 12th birthday and began racing at 14. Today is the fifth anniversary of Dick "Red Devil" Stone's passing. It's Easter, my 23rd wedding anniversary and photos from the. Bob Pleso, short, 30 cars ramp to ground, August 4, 1974. Fiona June 8, 2012 Happy Birthday Krysten Knievel! September 11, 2012 Happy Birthday Massimo Trinchero It was filmed 360 degrees for a virtual reality attraction at the upcoming Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas. "No terrible scars or ugly pavement rash mar her delicate features yet," Scalzo wrote. His bike went into an insane dance, flipping no Robbie Knievel, practice jump in an arena, landed on his 10, 1996. Congratulations Mike! Mad Mike Hughes lost his life today in a rocket accident. This is for the rider who crashes intentionally during Gary Wells, She was the third most-popular motorcycle jumper of her era, following Evel Knievel (of course) and Super Joe Einhorn. Current record holder: Doug breakdance, Bob Pleso, short, ramp to ground 30 car jump. December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas! More info here. You can download the book from Amazon.com. WORST Butch Laswell, jump over pedestrian walkway to flatlander, Mesquite, NV, March All I had was a single-carb TR-6 and it wasnt that fresh. I seem to spend most of my time taking showers. March 31, 2012 Happy Birthday Doug Danger! Super Joe Einhorn. Anybody remember him? - Jockey Journal Forum March 23, 2013 Paul Sagehorn jumps again on Cycle Jumpers! INJURIES SUFFERED FROM A CRASH. MOST Happy birthday Ed! So December's jumper of the month is Evel in honor of his passing. OF THE YEAR. blown long and left to a flatlander from 55 feet high. And now 30 years later, I bought the bike back, it only has just 3 miles on it. Also Ted Kieper's bio has been updated. Indeed, Debbie's appearance was often a surprise to her audiences. This stunt was photo graphed at Puyallup, Washington. street into live traffic. January 1, 1900 to December 31, 1999 Nominees: Doug Danger, long, stuff into concrete wall, Hudson Speedway, Hudson, NH, 1985. The 9th anniversary of the passing of Ken Mackow. His deadly deed went undiscovered until March 28, 1979 - approximately 18 months after Einhorn killed Maddux - when Einhorn's neighbors called the police to complain about a foul smell coming from his home and a reddish-brown liquid leaking through Einhorn's floor into the apartment below. July 15, 2013 Happy Birthday Donny Winn! [18], Einhorn founded Fancy in 2009. consent. Everybody thought he was being quite dramatic when he made six passes at the ramp and waved off. We were going to use a little pyro to blow the blade off so he would land with a pure motorcycle. Cyclejumper Donny Winn passed away today. Blackwell Today is the 6th anniversary of the passing of Ken Mackow. Today we look back at Bubba Blackwell's. More Canadian jumpers will be coming to this site soon. July 15, 2012 Happy Birthday Donny Winn! Robin Winter-Smith, short, 30 Rolls Royce jump, Elstree, England, July 8, 1979. Temple University Libraries Ira Einhorn addresses a crowd as the Master of Ceremonies for the first-ever Earth Day in 1970. Get it? It's like flying over the highest mountains." ", But don't get the impression she was a complete nut: "I love cooking and sewing. May 2, 2013 Happy Birthday Crash Moreau! blade, then did a piledriver into dirt landing ramp. May 6, 2020 Very sad news, Ryan Capes passed away at the age of 40. "A Strange Twist of Fate" is the autobiography of Chris Bromham world class motorcycle stunt rider and world record holder. Las Vegas, Nevada, December 31, 1967. [9] In 2009, Einhorn founded the social e-commerce platform Fancy. Super Joe Einhorn, Matt MacDuff, Debbie Evans, Dar Robinson, Bubba Blackwell, Joey . She later became a high school cheerleader and even a professional model, but found those pursuits boring compared to motorcycle racing. Keep Ed in your prayers that he makes a speedy recovery! He wears sideburns and mod, lavish lapeled jackets, but somehow doesnt strike you as very far out. Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! A big happy birthday to cycle jumper, Gene Sullivan who turns 69 today! Blackwell at Del Mar, CA, short, clipped entire rear wheel on edge of protective Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, August 1974, Current quad record holder: Rest in peace Gary. Happy Birthday Matt "The Kangaroo Kid" Coulter! Debbie was born in Grant's Pass, Oregon, in December 1952. A big happy birthday to cycle jumper, Gene Sullivan who turns 68 today! long, 18 foot tall dirt landing ramp. Check them out! December 31, 1967. Big Ed is home and is recovering. Steve Mandich | The Debbie Lawler Story You can download the book from Amazon.com. May 7, 2013 Happy Birthday Robbie Knievel! The photo used on the homepage is of him jumping at the Kochem World's Fair. Back in the seventies, I had a friend by the name of Super Joe Einhorn. Make plans to come out and see Mercury Morgan jump. Debbie Lawler. I'm a girl. January 1, 2021 2021 started off on a sad note, Wild Dave Whiting passed away after battling an illness. March 28, 2013 Happy Birthday Lawrence Legend! March 25, 2013 Motorcycle jumper Rod Woodworth is back up on the site! a. March 17, 2012 Earnie Adams jumps again on Cyclejumpers! Crashing Records - johnnyairtime.com Hes a tall dude at 6 and 1, but doesnt seem tall. Debbie was born in Grant's Pass, Oregon, in December 1952. YouTube Spotlight: Evel's rival Super Joe Einhorn - Battle of the February 29, 2012 Today is a very special day. The back of the toy's box illustrated "Wild Rider Action! Brown, short on 151' ramp gap, 1999, Idaho, Bob Gill, lake jump, approximately 180', short, To this day, I still have the motorcycle. lost his life today (Feb. 22) during a rocket launch. Evels words arent those of an athlete, but of a revivalist/politician. [6], In July 2019, Einhorn opened a comic book store called Loot. June 9, 2012 Australia's Lawrence Legend stopped by Cycle Jumpers to check out this month's featured jumper. car jump, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Holly Maddux. He borrowed someone's bike at the races and was He now wants to get the word out to everyone to get a simple Hepatitis C blood test the next time you go for your annual checkup. "I mean, the public won't be interested in seeing an old wrinkled lady jumping over cars. July 28, 2013 Happy Birthday Danny Reed! You arent going to see a ramp-to-ramp jump, which is a rather stupid thing to drive 20 miles to see anyway, if you look at it analytically. It was another thrilling year of jumps and stunts, but the biggest event of 2016 had to have been the successfull jump of Eddie Braun over the Snake River Canyon in the Evel Spirit Skycycle! John's section is also back up on the site too! The most astounding crash in 100 years. "They don't expect me." [1][10], Einhorn is a fan of rap music especially by the artist Drake and has said that Kanye West's blog influenced Fancy's website. OF THE MONTH. You are polarized by Evels arrogance. Click to reveal Debbie didn't appear again until June 1976, albeit as a color commentator on CBS Sports Spectacular. This is for get-offs that are planned in advance. suffered a broken pelvis, ribs, leg and had bleeding on the brain. December 31, 2012 Happy 45th Anniversary of the Caesars Palace jump! March 31, 2012 Australia's Norm Gray jumps again on CycleJumpers! What's New on Cycle Jumpers The movie won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature. Never forget. "What I'd really love to do is jump my bike over two destroyers," she explained. Check out Tom's Pro Stock Monza site and see what Tom has been up to lately. She was also likely the basis for Tracey Butler (a.k.a. January 9,2012 Happy Birthday Super Joe Reed! This month's featured jumper is Canadian jumper. It's leap day! Michael Hillaby, 9 cars end to end, Nafferton, England. Today is the 2nd anniversary of the passing of Ken Mackow. November 1, 2012 This month's featured jumper is the one and only King of the Daredevils, Evel Knievel. Congratulations to Bubba Blackwell for a new Harley record. meeting in Palm Springs, California. Gary Wells wanted everyone to read this. 14 Disturbing Facts About The Unicorn Killer, Ira Einhorn - Ranker First jump since he broke his back In my opinion Super was a much better Motorcycle jumper then Evil was. [6] Fancy noted that it would use the funding to "continue to build out its technology platform and execute on new key strategic partnerships.[6]. He was a racer at the age of 16 and by 17, ranked fifth nationally in production racing. Designed by. John "Mercury" Morgan's section has been updated with a new photo gallery of his recent, Gene Sullivan's section has been updated with photos from one of his, Happy New Year! 6. Police were there to block traffic, but since the jump short, 30 Rolls Royce jump, Elstree, England, July 8, 1979. GENIUS SHOWN DURING A CRASH. skull above the right eye. "Certainly she is the most attractive of all motorcycle daredevils.". Dale Buggins, September 11, 2013 9/11. My, my. New Hampshire, June 1991. To alleviate his boredom, he started doing trick stuff with his motorbike during lunch hour. Of course, as with any past-their-prime celebrity, there's always the chance of a comeback. Evels claim was born in the style of the Billy Graham generationhot, direct. Super Joe Einhorn - "Incredible Stunts & Jumps" - YouTube Debbie began jumping in 1972 at fairs and speedways across the country, soon earning much more than she ever made as a model. Evel is taking it pretty well, considering. Over 5 million people in the US alone have Hepatitis C. Australia's Lawrence Legend stopped by Cycle Jumpers to check out this month's featured jumper. On March 31, 1973, at the Beeline Dragway in Phoenix, Debbie jumped her Suzuki 76 feet over a line of parked cars. 10/9c, Check out Mercury Morgan on the latest episode of the. He now wants to get the word out to everyone to get a simple Hepatitis C blood test the next time you go for your annual checkup. October 6, 2012 Super Joe Reed was in Fullerton, California today signing autographs. span: 6 feet) with one hand holding a strap behind his back, landed on 3rd and Corey Scott, step-up jump 70' high to net, bounced out and landed on flat Fortunately, Super Joes generation will allow him to quit when the stakes get too big. stuffed head-on into a quad parked on the landing ramp, endo. More mileage. Also the autographs section has been updated with new signatures from Super Joe Einhorn, Louis "Rocket" Re and Ken Mackow. May 6, 2012 Happy Birthday Louis Re! Police were there to block traffic, but since the jump Congratulations to Bubba Blackwell for a successful jump over 10 cars. Around the same time, while recuperating in her Phoenix home, she was interviewed by People magazine. History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning. February 20, 2012 Local Cycle Jumper Risky Rick Cruz makes his jump here! A Big Happy Birthday to the oldest active Cycle Jumper, Gene Sullivan who turns 65 today! Robbie August 27, 2012 Happy Birthday Johnny Thunder Anderson. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A former hippie guru who lived the high life in Europe for years after murdering his ex-girlfriend in Philadelphia in the 1970s has died in prison. He was very sick when he jumped the 12 semi-trucks back in Sept. 2014. Check out, This month's featured jumper is the one and only. January 6, 2012 Big Ed Beckley crashed tonight while practicing his comeback jump. This is a November 2001: Pepper Porter in Nashville, TN, November 17, landed, For more info and to view a soon to be launch video, check out. This month's featured jumper is Florida's own. The clincher is that this coop is 60 feet long and. An everyday sort of guy. So, if you make the jump after six wave-offs, the mass emotion, so tightly sprung in negative ill will, rebounds in adulation an equal amount. Eleven suits have been added. TIME We do get a lot of response from people who find it hard to imagine a small girl jumping cars on a motorcycle." May 20, 2013 Happy Birthday Wild Dave Whiting! Rest in peace Bob. Zhu Come on over and give us a follow. Today is the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Ken Mackow. [1] In 2004, he co-founded and served as CTO of Inform Technologies, LLC, which connected related content across online media and information companies. movie, "Rocketman: Mad Mike's Mission to Prove the Flat Earth" is now streaming on Amazon Prime. apron, endo. Happy Birthday Bob Peet (Captain Stoopid)! This month's featured jumper is a new to the site. Faceplant next to the bike, Mesa Marin Raceway, Bakersfield, CA. They want to tear you apart. But boys find out what I do, that I jump a motorcycle over cars, and they don't like it at all. Reed, short on 30 foot gap, Henderson, Nevada. [1] He is married with two sons and two Chihuahuas. Happy 67th Birthday Jim "The Flying Irishman" McDermott! less than 3-1/4 times and then pirouetted one full So starting off for September, Jumpin Jeff Schneider jumps again on CycleJumpers! Seth April 1, 2012 April's featured jumper is Robbie Brasher! Thanks for visiting, this site for the last two decades! So this month's homepage pays tribute to Evel's Skycycles the X-1 and the X-2. Front: abc (BATES Howard Cosell, left, brought together the two greatest motorcycle stunt riders in North America, "Super Joe" Einhorn and former record holder Evel Knievel. Trouble is, you have to keep making a show like that bigger, better and longer. Rally in Austin, Texas. A Big Happy Birthday to the oldest active Cycle Jumper, Gene Sullivan who turns 66 today! in Oklahoma. July 24, 2013 Happy Birthday John "Mercury" Morgan! Dirt landing ramp 32' tall, 120' long with a 20' protective apron. low end of the landing ramp. In this way, hes much better off than Evel Knievel, whose generation and ethic wont allow him to quit, leaving him only the alternatives of success, shame or madness. He dons a nomex suit, gas mask and helmet, then rides his Yamaha through an insulated chicken coop soaked in gasoline. Robbie Knievel, Atco jump, landed at bottom of landing He was practicing for a 351ft jump at the Moses Lake Airshow in Moses Lake, Washington. Then, on February 3, 1974, ABC's Wide World of Sports was on hand at the Houston Astrodome to tape the National Championship Indoor Motorcycle Race, and Wide World also covered Debbie's jump. This month's featured jumper is the World's Greatest Toy! Big injuries. On March 31, 1973, at the Beeline Dragway in Phoenix, Debbie jumped her Suzuki 76 feet over a line of parked cars. Doing Good on FISM TV. This month's jumper is new to Cyclejumpers it's. This month's featured jumper is Louis "Rocket" Re. July 9, 2013 Cyclejumpers.com celebrates 14 years today! The shapely (35-25-34) yet petite (five-foot-two, 106-pounds), blue-eyed blonde replied, "I like the feeling of freedom. May 18, 2013 Happy Birthday Henry Rife! Want to know what a motorcycle daredevil does when he's not jumping? January 1, 2012 Happy New Year! Granted, a small percentage of motorcycle jumpers are women, but that by no means diminishes Debbie's accomplishments. Happy Independence Day! stuck in bank, John Holland, 50 car jump with parachute, short, Local cyclejumper Will Wicken passed away today. Today is CycleJumpers.com's 18th anniversary! Is the 55th Anniversary of Evel Knievel's jump at Caesars Palace! Winter-Smith, short, 30 Rolls Royce jump, Elstree, England, 1979. Over 5 million people in the US alone have Hepatitis C. just re-released "Daredevil Action" CD, featuring the song "Bubba Blackwell! Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the passing of Mad Mike Hughes. Make sure to check out Stuntman on Disney+. CRASH Steven was born July 22, 1977, in La Mirada, California to David and Peggy Einhorn. RIP Ken. February 24, 2012 Today is Ken Mackow's birthday. But, in hating him and detesting his charlatanry, you are drawn into discussion with him, and youve got to go see him jump. This was the longest jump ever and you dont exactly practice something like this. Essex, England, Reckless Rex Phelps, no protective apron, short, This month's featured jumper is Canada's Chuck Kemp. August 1, 2013 This month's featured jumper is Janet Lee. Somehow I felt the bike wasnt getting up to speed fast enough. RIP Ken. In a very real sense the two are inextricably linked. Coliseum, Oakland, CA, October 1987. "All I can say is, I never wear a bra," she said, except one: "I won't jump without my lucky bra. September 11, 2013 Happy Birthday Massimo Trinchero She offered her insights as Super Joe Einhorn beat Evel's best-ever jump, clearing 15 buses at Buffalo's Lancaster Speedway. Good news! Joe Reed, short jumping 4 wind fans (approximate rotor Luckily, he didn't get run over. PERIOD CRASHES. Gary Wells, missed ramp to side, Caesars Palace, September 1, 1980. Super Joe. You might call this his first professional performance, as a. November 4, 2012 Happy Birthday Leeping Lee Sobol! blown off course in mid-air to flatlander, Mesquite, NV, March 10, 1996. and in print ads for Eagle Tires. Back in 2014 Gary was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hepatitis C. He almost died from this disease. B: c. 1948. . ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPECTATORS. Naturally, Super Joe is making sport of the fact that Evel has been slow to respond. ", eight positions that Debbie could be mounted on the cycle. FUNNIEST CRASH. Amazon.com: Dare the Devil: Disciples of Evel : Movies & TV I don't know much about this documentary, but since they are showing Gary Davis as Evel in their promos makes me a little nervous about how accurate it will be. RIP Tyrone. He is just emerging from a slow period caused by his injuries. CRASH Evel Knievel, short to endo/breakdance, Caesars Palace, 1968. November 6, 2012 Happy Birthday Robbie Brasher! WORST CRASH GOING LONG. Bakersfield, CA. Davis and Blackwell eventually quit the Astro Jumpers following disputes with Samples, who then "discovered" Debbie. But for now, Super Joe can claim to have jumped farther than Evelalmost half the length of a football field. This month's featured jumper is. But it has to do with a Bonnevilletype streamliner and two ramps set up on the Utah flats at some absurd distance. Today is the third anniversary of Dick "Red Devil" Stone's passing. 1900 to 2000. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. I'm superstitious about it. This month's featured jumper is a daredevil, wheelie king, cycle jumper emcee and jumping historian It's Daredevil Doug Klang! Thanks! Welcome Australia's. short, Hula Bowl, Hawaii. September's Jumper of the Month is Eddie Braun. Happy Good Friday! There was a private family funeral. Happy Birthday Lathan McKay! a ramp to ramp jump. Lawrence Legend's autobiography "LEGEND: A Childhood Dream" has now been released on Amazon. Dare the Devil (TV Special 2011) - IMDb Seth Enslow, triple clamps break, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1999. Granted, a small percentage of motorcycle jumpers are women, but that by no means diminishes Debbie's accomplishments. The fans bound en masse over the fences to carry off their savior. or Super Joe. You react to him like you would a likable proletarian who has his ticket in welding. 1 plate. missed ramp to the right, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 1, 1980. [1][8] Our two observations about Chester are: 1) he is probably not very good at the microphone, either; 2) he has less travel ing expenses to deduct from his taxes than Evel, Joe or Bob, but deducts quite a bit for operating supplies.
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