OT: Thrill Shows?

jdull99 · 2/2/13, 2:05 AM

Much like the above mentioned LaCrosse, Rockford (IL) Speedway host a good amount of "Thrill" type events...some guy named "Dr. Danger" was there last year!

For us "real" racing fans, they DO also have 3 of the "restricted" style midget races (IRS) scheduled in 2013 too!

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Vukie · 2/2/13, 10:56 AM

I remember the "Dynamite Lady" at the old Santa Fe Speedway a couple of times.

chop · 2/2/13, 11:38 AM

Of of the shows I remember as a kid. The jet car that "burned up a street car" The guy in a dune buggy that would do a ramp jump over a few cars, The dynamite lady. The real thrill for that was she drove from track to track with a chevy chevette full of dynamite. Other ones would be a guy that was towed by a car on roller blades and jump a car. A few motorcyle jumpers. Also the local track would do a penny toss for kids.

Dick Monahan · 2/2/13, 4:52 PM

If no one in *this* crowd has seen a thrill show in the last few year, I think I'm going to assume that they don't exist any more. I guess the "small" acts, such as the ones mentioned above have proven more competitive. I assume the "Dynamite Lady" someone saw is doing the act made famous in the 70s by Benny Koske; i.e., getting into a box with a bunch of dynamite and blowing herself up. I spent a couple of days at a trade show with Benny back then; he was a real character.

grinch · 2/2/13, 6:29 PM

Dick...."here's an idea to get in all the races for nothing. You can hide in the box of dynamite and I'll push the plunger.........

DWX 9929 · 2/2/13, 6:41 PM

Here's one that still operates.

http://helldrivers.info/

grinch · 2/2/13, 6:53 PM

Dick...."here's an idea to get in all the races for nothing. You can hide in the box of dynamite and I'll push the plunger.........

Dick Monahan · 2/2/13, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWX 9929

Here's one that still operates.

http://helldrivers.info/

Wow! Look at that schedule: http://helldrivers.info/the-tour/ They must tow a zillion miles! And, they are all fair dates; no combo shows with races. I guess that's where they've gone.

Dick Monahan · 2/2/13, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grinch

Dick...."here's an idea to get in all the races for nothing. You can hide in the box of dynamite and I'll push the plunger.........

Hell, it's probably no louder than that "music" our grandkids listen to.

Danny Burton · 2/2/13, 10:53 PM

Paging Crocky Wright.....

2/2/13, 2:05 AM	#11 Re: OT: Thrill Shows?
jdull99 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,602	Much like the above mentioned LaCrosse, Rockford (IL) Speedway host a good amount of "Thrill" type events...some guy named "Dr. Danger" was there last year! For us "real" racing fans, they DO also have 3 of the "restricted" style midget races (IRS) scheduled in 2013 too! Jason Dull 815 494 6002 jdull99@hotmail.com jasondull.com (For all the Racing News) _________________________________________________ Last edited by jdull99; 2/2/13 at 2:06 AM.

2/2/13, 6:53 PM	#17 Re: OT: Thrill Shows?
grinch Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 241	Dick...."here's an idea to get in all the races for nothing. You can hide in the box of dynamite and I'll push the plunger......... _________________________________________________ Last edited by grinch; 2/2/13 at 6:57 PM. Reason: Double post

2/2/13, 11:38 AM	#13 Re: OT: Thrill Shows?
chop Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 318	Of of the shows I remember as a kid. The jet car that "burned up a street car" The guy in a dune buggy that would do a ramp jump over a few cars, The dynamite lady. The real thrill for that was she drove from track to track with a chevy chevette full of dynamite. Other ones would be a guy that was towed by a car on roller blades and jump a car. A few motorcyle jumpers. Also the local track would do a penny toss for kids.

2/2/13, 4:52 PM	#14 Re: OT: Thrill Shows?
Dick Monahan Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 26 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,142	If no one in this crowd has seen a thrill show in the last few year, I think I'm going to assume that they don't exist any more. I guess the "small" acts, such as the ones mentioned above have proven more competitive. I assume the "Dynamite Lady" someone saw is doing the act made famous in the 70s by Benny Koske; i.e., getting into a box with a bunch of dynamite and blowing herself up. I spent a couple of days at a trade show with Benny back then; he was a real character.

2/2/13, 6:29 PM	#15 Re: OT: Thrill Shows?
grinch Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 241	Dick...."here's an idea to get in all the races for nothing. You can hide in the box of dynamite and I'll push the plunger.........