
Even a Century ago they were whirling breakneck around a circuit in a death defying manner. Just like 2020 huh? We’ll let’s keep the attitude rubber side down for Twenty One!
Even a Century ago they were whirling breakneck around a circuit in a death defying manner. Just like 2020 huh? We’ll let’s keep the attitude rubber side down for Twenty One!
Posted on January 1, 2021 at 11:07 pm in 20's, Photography, Racing | RSS feed | Reply | Trackback URL
Great shot, epitomises the board track racer ethos; right hand on throttle wound to the limit, left hand holding on to the bars up near the fork head as a counter to the lean, head tucked right down and going for broke….Mad bastards but admirable IMHO. Are any of the old board racing tracks still in existence? I heard once that some of the old wooden rollercoasters from the same era are still standing, and I wondered if there may be the odd board track also still extant?
I think coming off at speed on the boards was a recipe for serious injury or a heinous demise. I’ve heard of some of the big six day race indoor wood velodromes may still be in pieces. They were expensive to upkeep to ensure a smooth running surface.