Full throttle carnage
Sunday May 19, 2013
Reporter: Alex Cullen
Producer: Paul Waterhouse
Young men risking everything for a shot at glory and the roar of the crowd. With stakes so high, it’s every parent’s worst nightmare, but for one man, it’s been a ticket to fame and fortune.
Robbie Maddison has become very wealthy laying his life on the line and defying gravity in the saddle of a motorbike. He’s soared above the Arce de Triomphe replica in Las Vegas, London’s Tower Bridge and out-jumped legendary daredevil Evel Knievel.
And yet, Maddison lives with a feeling of guilt, consumed by the thought that he is in some way responsible for the deaths of young riders who push the limits in a bid to emulate his dangerous feats.
The latest tragedy happened in March this year when 19-year-old motorcyclist Tyrone Gilks died attempting a practice jump for a new dangerous stunt. Following Gilks’ senseless death, Robbie Maddison isn’t just upset, he’s angry.
Maddison has seen five mates die in the sport in the past three years, three of them this year alone. All were attempting stunts he believes were beyond them, and even beyond him.
Sunday Night reporter Alex Cullen hears asks Robbie what must be done to stop any more tragedies, and meets new kid on the block Jackson Strong, who’s proudly planning perhaps the most dangerous stunt yet.
INFO
The Nitro Circus Live motorcycle stunt show is currently touring Australia, with shows coming up in Townsville, Cairns and Rockhampton.
CLICK HERE to see Robbie Maddison’s latest video, AIR.CRAFT, made for DC Shoes.
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