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]
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 began jumping at fairs and speedways in 1972. [5] [6] In February, 1974, Lawler beat Evel Knievel's indoor record where she jumped 101 feet, being the first woman to set such a record. 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 retired from jumping. [15]
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]
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 began jumping at fairs and speedways in 1972. [5] [6] In February, 1974, Lawler beat Evel Knievel's indoor record where she jumped 101 feet, being the first woman to set such a record. 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 retired from jumping. [15]