Debbie Lawler
Debbie Lawler | |
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Born | Grants Pass, Oregon | December 13, 1952
Occupation | Stunt performer |
Known for | Motorcycle daredevil |
Website | debbielawler |
Debbie Lawler (born December 13, 1952) is an American motorcyclist. Lawler is most noted as the first female motorcyclist to beat Evel Knievel's record.[1][2]
Early life and career beginnings
Lawler was born in Grants Pass, Oregon. Her veteran motorcycle racer father Ben Lawler [3] gave her a motorcycle for her 10th birthday in 1962. [4] Lawler started to begin jumping at fairs and speedways in 1972. [5] [6] In February, 1974 Lawler beat Evel Knievel's indoor record where she jumped 101 feet. The next month Lawler crash landed at Ontario Motor Speedway where she jumped 146 feet. [7] The bike that Lawler used was Suzuki TM250. [8] Lawler was known to never jump without her orange bra. [9] [10] Lawler was called America's stunt sweetheart, flying angel, and the female Evel Knievel. [11] [12] [13] Evel Knievel gave her a pink mink coat after he reclaimed back his title . [14] After her crash landing from her jump in 1974 Lawler hung up her helmet and never returned to jumping again. [15]
Jumps and records
Lawler was the first female motorcyclist to beat Evel Knievel. [16]
References
- ^ Perry, Douglas. "Daredevil Portland: The city's long love affair with weird stunts, 'death thrills' ... and Evel Knievel". The Oregonian. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Pruitt, Sarah. "7 of History's Most Fearless Female Daredevils". History. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Debbie Lawler: the Pain and Payoff of Jumping Over Cars". People. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Debbie Lawler "The Flying Angel" — United States". cyclejumpers. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Daredevil Debbie Lawler: The Flying Angel". Good Spark Garage. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "They say you should never meet your heroes…". The Scotsman. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Daredevil Debbie Lawler: The Flying Angel". Good Spark Garage. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Daredevil Debbie Lawler: The Flying Angel". Good Spark Garage. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Daredevil Debbie Lawler: The Flying Angel". Good Spark Garage. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Samarotto, Gina. "6 of the Greatest Daredevils Throughout History". Artful Living. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Samarotto, Gina. "6 of the Greatest Daredevils Throughout History". Artful Living. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "10 Incredible Female Daredevils". Oddee. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Daredevil Portland: The city's long love affair with weird stunts, 'death thrills' ... and Evel Knievel". The Oregonian. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Daredevil Debbie Lawler: The Flying Angel". Good Spark Garage. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "10 Incredible Female Daredevils POSTED ON AUGUST 11, 2014 BY STEVE MORAMARCO". The Oddee. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "6 of the Greatest Daredevils Throughout History". Artful Living. Retrieved 20 July 2019.