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Short-O-Motive: The Million Dollar Demolition Derby and Evel Knievel in LA Circa 1973
Short-O-Motive: The Million Dollar Demolition Derby and Evel Knievel in LA Circa 1973
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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
It was billed as the most expensive demolition derby in history. Vehicles like a Rolls Royce, Cadillac Eldorado, and loads of late model cars were pitted in a battle to the death in the LA Coliseum preceding an Evel Knievel motorcycle jump. Incredibly race drivers like Mario Andretti, Parnelli Jones, and Bobby Unser drove in it and all lost.
This is the first Dork-O-Motive "Short-o-Motive" a quick look back at an awesome and obscure event in gearhead history. Enjoy!
This is the first Dork-O-Motive "Short-o-Motive" a quick look back at an awesome and obscure event in gearhead history. Enjoy!
Released:
Mar 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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