Ongstad, Rick
Fearless: Lords of the Murderdrome
- ISBN 13:
- 9781495295263
- author:
- Ongstad, Rick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.7 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Motorcycles,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Discover the thrilling true story of Charles "Fearless" Balke, a motorcycle racing legend who lived life on the edge. In the early 2000s, Bill Bradford and his family uncover a scrapbook in his childhood home, revealing the forgotten history of board track racing, a sport that was both exhilarating and deadly.
Racing on primitive bikes, inches apart from each other, the "lords of the boards" battled not only each other but also the unforgiving tracks, known as "murderdromes". With its outrageous rewards and high stakes, this was a world where riders had to be willing to put their lives on the line for a shot at glory.
This is the first-hand account of Charles "Fearless" Balke's life, from his early years to his tragic final curtain. With every character, event, and location meticulously documented, this book is a gripping and authentic tale of a bygone era.
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