EVEL 2014 KNIEVEL DAYS EVEL KNIEVEL DAYS • 2014 • 1 Table of Contents 6 12 14 16 Page 4, 5 ......................................Seattle Cossacks Page 6 ...........................................Moneta Page 7 ...........................................Black Flag Page 11 ........................................Kids Area Page 12 ........................................Spanky Spangler & Spanky Army Page 13 ........................................Tim Montana & The Shrednecks Page 14 ........................................Swoop Productions Page 15 ........................................7-inch Daredevil Page 15 ........................................Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham Page 15 ........................................Bryce Hudson Page 15 ........................................Chris Clark Page 15 ........................................Alchemy Indoor Skate Page 16 ........................................“Cowboy” Kenny Bartram Page 17 ........................................Circus Una Page 17 ........................................Derek Cook Page 17 ........................................Dr. Danger Page 20 ........................................Levi Renz Page 20 ........................................John Parker [Stuntmasters Inc.] Page 20 ........................................Jonny Harnisch [Stuntmasters Inc.] Page 20 ........................................Eddie Braun and the Sky Cycle/Rocket Page 20 ........................................Kamakazie Kid Page 21 ........................................Stunt Dog Productions Page 21 ........................................Mini Mike Page 22, 23 .................................Schedule of Events Start your engines! Montana Electric Motors, Inc Welcomes You to Butte, America Evel Knievel Fans Sales – Service – Repair enjoy We repair and sell new electric motors, ALL BRANDS! PROUD Check out our maska sheaves and v-belts, and vel day SPONSOR e S OF THE our wide variety of brands of bearings. 2014 EVEL DAYS Montana Electric Motors, Inc. 300 Holmes Ave. STE.D Butte, Mt. 59701 2 • EVEL KNIEVEL DAYS • 2014 A Message from the Evel Knievel Days Committee: DAYS INC. Terri James Welcome to Evel Knievel Days! President Tim Seymour Prepare to pay tribute to the legendary Evel Knievel in his hometown of Butte, Mon- Vice President tana with death-defying stunts, roaring engines and live music packing the streets with action for three thrilling days. The event continues to get bigger and better every year; Jen Prigge without a doubt the 13th Annual Evel Knievel Days is sure to be the best one yet! Treasurer Marci Sheehan Evel now rests in peace at the Mountain View Cemetery, but every fourth weekend in Secretary July his spirit comes alive to watch his legend live on. Evel’s tombstone reads, ‘A man Wayne Harper can fall many times in life, but he’s never a failure if he tries to get up.’ When Evel Legal Knievel fell, he would get up and plan an even bigger stunt. Evel Knievel Days may have stumbled, but just like the legend, and in the resilient spirit of the “Can-Do City” John McKee of Butte, Montana, the event in his honor is ready to make history, featuring the most Heather Choquette famous daredevils in the world! David Morris Rob Cox All Evel Knievel Days events will be in Historic Uptown Butte, the heart of Montana’s most historic city. In between the high-flying action and entertainment be sure to visit Guy Vesco the historic sites from the community’s early days as a mining camp, to the rise of the Copper Kings, and everything in between. Without the help of our many generous sponsors, Evel Knievel Days would not be possible. Whether local or national, we ask that you look to these sponsors first for the services or products they provide. The 13th Annual Evel Knievel Days promises raw excitement, live music, captivating stunts and shows FREE for the entire family. For event schedule, raffle information, or to support financially please visit EvelKnievelDays.org. On behalf of the committee: ‘Happy Landings’ in Butte, Montana!! Get ready to be part of the action honoring a legend! Sincerely. Terri James PO Box 272 • Butte, Montana 59703 • evelknieveldays.org • BUTTE, MONTANA - The Richest Hill on Earth EVEL KNIEVEL DAYS • 2014 • 3 A Message from A Message from Butte Silver-Bow U.S. Senator Chief Executive Matt Jon Vincent Tester Happy Landings! Dear Friends, It’s my honor and pleasure to welcome you to Butte, Welcome to Butte, America, home of legendary daredevil, Montana, the Richest Hill on Earth and the hometown of Evel Knievel. the greatest daredevil on Earth for the 13th annual Evel Evel Knievel Days, now in its 13th year, was created by Knievel Days festival. Get ready to experience a unique Evel himself as a gift to his hometown and his fans. Evel weekend of world-class entertainment filled with stunts, wanted to bring world-class entertainment to Butte – and extreme sports, music and fun in the one-of-a-kind setting Evel Knievel Days continues to live up to the legendary daredevil’s vision. of our historic uptown and in tribute to our most famous son. Evel envisioned a show that got bigger and better every year – and thanks to hundreds of volunteers, dozens of Evel was so proud of this place and he truly relished these world famous performers, and the people of Butte – Evel’s three days in July when he could showcase the town he dream continues to come true. During your visit, expect came from along with some of the best talent and acts in to see performances that most people only see on TV or in motorcycle stunts and extreme sports. This festival was movies. Organizers and sponsors have made sure there is his gift to Butte and a way for his legend to live on in entertainment for everyone, no matter how old you are or celebration. whether you’re more into Harleys or skateboards. Some years, folks even see a United States Senator cruising the Please enjoy your stay and take in not just the festival, but Evel Knievel Loop on a hog and rock stars dining at local also some of the other outstanding things Butte as to offer restaurants. – amazing architecture, intriguing history, awesome food, For those of you visiting from outside Montana or outside drinks and hospitality and the breathtaking scenery and the United States, I hope you enjoy our great state. Butte outdoor recreation Montana is famous for. I wish you well is a one-of-a-kind place with some of the best and most and hope you have a time so great that you won’t be able to fascinating people you’ll ever meet. Please remember wait to come back and visit us again! to support the sponsors who make this event possible and kick a few dollars into the donation bucket. Your generosity will help Evel Knievel Days grow even bigger Yours truly, next year and beyond. Many of the entertainers here credit Evel Knievel for inspiring them to perform and reach for greatness. I hope Evel Knievel Days inspires you to keep coming back. Matt Vincent, Keep the rubber side down and Happy Landings! Chief Executive Butte Silver-Bow Sincerely, Jon Tester United States Senator 4 • EVEL KNIEVEL DAYS • 2014 ; We still ride vintage Harleys of the 30's and 40's. The oldest is a 1930 VL and the newest a 1949 45 CI. There are 74" and 80" VL's, UL's, and 45's, and 61" and 74" Seattle Cossacks Knuckleheads. All bikes are stock except for the Motorcycle Stunt & Drill Team handlebars, which are late- th 50's Flanders, these great 75 Anniversary old bikes are sturdy and stable enough to bear the weight of multiple riders. Prospective riders must be sponsored by a team member and are required to own and maintain their own motorcycles. Attendance at all practice is mandatory. New riders spend one year as rookies, riding in drills and progressing to stunts, at the close of that year they are either voted onto the team or asked to ride another rookie year. Riders possess no special physical characteristics, though some work out to keep in shape. The most important attribute riders need is the ability to control their "iron horses" during performances! Experience on the current team is extensive and impressive, and contributes much to the group’s cohesiveness. One member has devoted 40 years to the Cossacks; 2 others have over 30 years each and the remainder have 1 to 24 years experience. Current members are from 27 to 78 years old, and the roster has included brothers, as well as fathers and sons. We perform in about 20-30 shows each year, ranging from small town festivals to Worlds Fairs & National Motorcycle Rallies. We plan to entertain and promote a positive image of motorcycling & motorcycle safety for many years to come. Established 1938 Wherever the Seattle Cossacks ride, people watch and wonder in fascination, waiting for the next man to climb higher. No ropes, no props, no skyhooks, no gimmicks - they just climb. How can they do that on motorcycles? The crowd bursts into cheers and applause as the team glides past . Name Year & Model of Harley Cubic Inch Engine It began in the 1930's with a group of racers and hill climbers Sam Chedester Jr. 1949 WL 45" who developed stunts to entertain themselves between events; entertaining fans came later. The first Jim Wright 1941 EL 61" organizational meeting took place in January 1938 with a group of Seattle racers, riders, delivery personnel, Dave Eady 1941 FL 74" businessmen, and other interested folks. By April they had a formal organization and a set of by-laws that Todd Tressler 1934 VL 74" included "to entertain and promote the positive image of Delon Sandmire 1947 WL 45” motorcycling" (the emphasis on promoting rider safety came later) but what to call themselves? Russia's cavalry Bill Jamison 1941 EL 61" members, the Cossacks, were known the world over for their masterful horsemanship, and bikes were often called "Iron Horses" in those days. Andy Nicholson 1947 FL 74" Formal practices began and by the end of 1938 the group was well-known in the Seattle area. They Shawn Mein 1946 WL 45" disbanded temporarily during World War II, since many members were young men who went to serve their country, and reorganized in the spring of 1946.