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Fearless : Lords of the Murderdrome by Not Available (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Fearless by Rick Ongstad, Lane Ongstad. Author Rick Ongstad, Lane Ongstad. But lurking beneath it all every racer knew that the price of admission was a willingness to put your life on the line for a shot at glory.
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PublisherCreateSpace
ISBN-101495295265
ISBN-139781495295263
eBay Product ID (ePID)234249711
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Book TitleFearless : Lords of the Murderdrome
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMotorcycles / History
GenreTransportation
AuthorNot Available
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight7.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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SynopsisIn the early fall of 2004 Bill and Beth Bradford travel to Bill's childhood home in Bourbon County, Kentucky to inventory and settle the estate of his recently deceased parents. In the attic they discover a large trophy and, most astoundingly, a large scrapbookLittle do they know that the unearthed scrapbook contains hundreds of newspaper clippings detailing the extreme sport of board track racing, an era in motorcycle racing forgotten by time for over 90 years, and the career of one of the sports biggest superstars, Charles "Fearless" Balke, as lovingly assembled by his wife Snooks, Bill Bradford's distant great-auntStaged on half mile circular tracks built of wood and banked at 60 degrees, board track was the most dangerous, most exciting, and deadliest competitive sport of its time. Riding inches apart mounted atop primitive bikes the racers battled not only each other but also the unforgiving boards where accidents regularly maimed or killed participants and fans alike. Little wonder that the newspapers christened the tracks "murderdromes".Its young stars - the "lords of the boards" - braved these incredible dangers in pursuit of equally outrageous rewards. But lurking beneath it all every racer knew that the price of admission was a willingness to put your life on the line for a shot at glory.This is the first hand story of Charles "Fearless" Balke, his early years, storybook romance, and his tragic final curtain. Although it reads like fiction, this is a true story with every character, event, and location documented. Enjoy., In the early fall of 2004 Bill and Beth Bradford travel to Bill's childhood home in Bourbon County, Kentucky to inventory and settle the estate of his recently deceased parents. In the attic they discover a large trophy and, most astoundingly, a large scrapbook Little do they know that the unearthed scrapbook contains hundreds of newspaper clippings detailing the extreme sport of board track racing, an era in motorcycle racing forgotten by time for over 90 years, and the career of one of the sports biggest superstars, Charles "Fearless" Balke, as lovingly assembled by his wife Snooks, Bill Bradford's distant great-aunt Staged on half mile circular tracks built of wood and banked at 60 degrees, board track was the most dangerous, most exciting, and deadliest competitive sport of its time. Riding inches apart mounted atop primitive bikes the racers battled not only each other but also the unforgiving boards where accidents regularly maimed or killed participants and fans alike. Little wonder that the newspapers christened the tracks "murderdromes". Its young stars - the "lords of the boards" - braved these incredible dangers in pursuit of equally outrageous rewards. But lurking beneath it all every racer knew that the price of admission was a willingness to put your life on the line for a shot at glory. This is the first hand story of Charles "Fearless" Balke, his early years, storybook romance, and his tragic final curtain. Although it reads like fiction, this is a true story with every character, event, and location documented. Enjoy.
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- 15 Oct, 2021
Even if you don't ride, READ THIS !
Great Early Motorcycle Racing History. Written in an easy way, with a down to earth feel. I could only find a very few, small flaws in social statements, such as Fearless and Snooks dancing The Charleston years before 1923, the year it was invented . Other than that, this book is filled with little known or remembered facts, and a great, two-way story. This is a Great little book. I may just reread it now.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Sep, 2023
Forgotten Motorcycle History
Loved the book. It’s forgotten History at its Best !!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
