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Lennox
08-30-2004, 07:45 PM
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Staff Writer


A custom-motorcycle builder known to Discovery Channel viewers as Indian Larry was seriously injured while performing a stunt Saturday at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.

Cabarrus County officials said the stunt driver sustained head injuries and was in critical condition after being airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center. A CMC official couldn't confirm his condition.

Indian Larry has been featured on Discovery's Biker Build-Off television series and was at the arena to perform stunts during the three-day Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series.

"He was riding and standing up on his seat," said Mike Downs, Cabarrus County deputy county manager. "The bike started to wobble and he was not able to regain control."

Indian Larry fell off the bike before a crowd of about 8,000. He was not wearing a helmet. Paramedics were standing by at and aided him until he could be airlifted to CMC, Downs said.

The show continued, but all other stunts were canceled, Downs said.

Indian Larry is known for his eccentric nature, according to his official Web site. His résumé includes movie, video and television.

King Vino
08-30-2004, 07:53 PM
That really sux. :(

marylandmark
08-31-2004, 12:13 PM
He was not wearing a helmet....

Maybe next time he should set an example on SAFE RIDING to his viewers. I am not "glad" he got hurt but I hope his viewers learn from his example that most of the time a they will be injured more severe without a helmet than with one...

Lennox
08-31-2004, 12:23 PM
I did not start this thread to get back into the helmet thing........

.....but, standing on the seat of a motorcycle at high speed is a bit different than riding around town on a scooter!

thirteens
08-31-2004, 12:26 PM
However, in an accident the results may be the same.

King Vino
08-31-2004, 03:40 PM
I think this is one such time where we need to take the time to bow our heads in silence of a great American hero, the last of a dying breed of true stunt men. That's how I want to go, doing something I love, not on the john or in bed, but living life to it's fullest.

Lennox
08-31-2004, 04:05 PM
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