An extremely popular feature in 2007, showing immense skill and riding ability, this had to be seen to be believed.
Presented by the Ken Fox Troupe
The Wall of Death is an 18 foot high cylindrical wall, around the top of which is a viewing platform is built. From here the spectators can watch with amazement as the performers ride around the inside of the wall on vintage "Indian" motorcycles.
The Wall of Death performance, lasted 15 minutes and consisted of 6 separate acts:
"Straight" wall riding, riding around the inside of the wall as a warm up demonstration for both spectators and riders.
The "Dips and Dives of Death" feature a rider at the very top of the wall, dipping his motorcycle with the rear wheel coming within inches of the safety cable, a breathtaking sight.
A Go Kart was driven around the wall - a real test of speed and agility - this time on four wheels!
A demonstration of "Trick and Acrobatic" riding by Ken Fox himself, which includes riding side saddle, sitting on the handle bars and actually standing up! The gasps from the spectators add to this electrifying act.
A rider is taken on to the wall either as a pillion passenger or on the handlebars!
The "Hell Riders Race" features Ken Fox and his fellow rider on the wall at the same time, passing within inches of each other and also riding side by side. The skill and judgement required is breathtaking.
