Wall of Death - History of the Wall

Death-defying stunts inside the Wall of Death

Catskill Mountain Thunder
2006

The Rhett Rotten Wall of Death is an extreme act of motorcycle racing and cheating death stunts. Operators like to call theirs, "the world's steepest racecourse," and that's exactly what it is.

The Wall of Death has been around since the early 1900s, almost as old as Harley Davidson. The Wall of Death Racing Team's barrel was built in 1941, but has been resurrected for the 21st century. Still using old vintage motorcycles, they have taken our show to new levels, catching the eyes of all generations.

Weekend after weekend, Rhett "Rotten" Giordano races, with life on the side of the old board track. Rhett Rotten rides a go-kart reaching speeds of well over 50 mph on the side of the vertical wall, doing the speed of the wall test ride. The go-kart is really just an introduction to the show, as it's all about the motorcycles. He rides a 1957 Harley Hummer, fitted with a 250 Harley Davidson dirt bike motor.

Last but not least, he rides his 1927 Indian Scout, performing breathtaking stunts on the side of the old board track. But the conquest does not stop there. It is hard work day in and day out, trying to bring a sport that is almost extinct, back to life.

And he has, with a good team behind him. Through sponsorship, pure talent and heart, Rhett Rotten has become the first paid wall of death rider to ever live. For the last hundred years the Wall of Death has paid to set their show up. The team is proud to say, "It's 2003 and The Wall of Death is Free!" You don't see a football player paying to be in the game or a band paying to set up and neither will we.

Rhett and The Wall of Death Racing Team will work hard nationwide, to continually bring their show to new heights. Adding new tricks, new music, new equipment, and a new attitude, the team promises to be more than you can handle. The Wall of Death is no longer just a job..it's a lifestyle!

About Rhett "Rotten" Giordano

Rhett "Rotten" Giordano is the sole rider in the operation. He has been riding motorcycles competitively for more then 15 years. Rhett Rotten is an awesome entertainer and a fantastic rider. It's not about the Wall of Death anymore, it's about the rider, and Rhett Rotten is the best there is.

Doing show after show, weekend after weekend, Rhett and his team are determined to bring their show to a higher level and will not stop until they have the recognition that any athlete or entertainer deserves. Rhett Rotten, 30, resides in Florida, although he only gets a chance to be other seven months out of the year. The other seven months he spends his time reminding the older generation what motorcycling is all about.

Taking his show to another level is his goal and he won't stop until he is featured at the X Games, Gravity Games and Las Vegas. Becoming more popular by the day, Rhett Rotten refuses to quit until the world knows him nation wide and get's a chance to view the #1 show in all of America. His ambition, skill and showmanship is enough to make anyone smile. So check out the show. The performance last about 30 minutes, the feeling last a lifetime.

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Death-defying stunts inside the Wall of Death
2006

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Metal @ Work
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Circular Sicko
January/February 2006

"Indian Larry He was my Friend"
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"The Wall of Death is His Life"
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"Biker Barrel"
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"Driving Himself Up a Wall"
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