Gary Wells (motorcyclist) explained
Gary Wells (1957 – 2020) was an American motorcycle daredevil. On September 15, 1980, during a taping of the reality television show That's Incredible! he attempted to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace, a stunt made famous by Evel Knievel's failed attempt, but also crashed and was severely injured.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Gary Wells died in Glendale, Ariz., on August 6, 2020.[5]
External links
- http://www.garywells.com - Personal website
- http://www.cyclejumpers.com/garywells.html - Cycle Jumpers - Gary Wells
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMRZbYcoK1U - Video of the Caesar's Palace jump
Notes and References
- Web site: TV Danger Zone. people.com. 3 September 2015.
- Web site: The Evening Independent - Google News Archive Search. google.com. 3 September 2015.
- Web site: Motorcyclist Gary Wells, 57, set to jump 150 feet at Colorado National Speedway. All Things Colorado Sports. 3 September 2015.
- Web site: Star Tracks. people.com. 3 September 2015.
- Web site: Gary Wells - Obituary. 2020-09-02. www.legacy.com. en.