Gary Rothwell ORIGINAL SHOWTIME -- STUNT RIDER GSXR-1100 & ZX11 Wheelies Donuts Skiing WORLD RECORD!

[@YourKeysPlease]

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[@CG-zh1td]

Me and a couple of buds saw him at the local race track in 1997 at an intermission of a motorcycle racing event. At the time, he was the only one doing this - a real pioneer. It was jaw dropping - people couldn't believe that this could be done on a street bike - just out of this world. I can remember one spectator yelling "who the F IS this guy . . .???" Everyone cracked up laughing because it was just so over the top. Afterwards the racing commenced and we forgot all about that and went over to the pits to find him. There were people milling around and he would talk to anyone. We spent a good 20 minutes or so talking with him - really personable - great guy. And funny as hell too. You could tell from his grin that he really was having a good time with it. His GF or maybe wife, not sure which was there and did the 2 up stunts with him. There's nothing like it today. I'm glad to hear that he's still doing well.

[@YourKeysPlease]

Aye CG, Gary is still alive 'n kicking, truly a class act... still riding too! Appreciate the comment.

[@13megaprime]

Been looking for my VHS of showtime for a while. thanks for sharing! Saw this guy when i was a wee lad, super awesome

[@YourKeysPlease]

Thanks MegaPrime, when we discovered it in our collection, it was a no-brainer to share with the world -- what a talented rider and cool bloke all 'round. Appreciate the comment!

[@duanecarroll6425]

I saw Gary in Mondello Park in Ireland in 1994 ,he was the dogs dangly bits ,class act 👌

[@YourKeysPlease]

Yessiree -- we had the good fortune of seeing him twice over the years at shows. Incredible rider and a true gentleman.

[@Cupid_Stunt73]

Had this on VHS back in the day, spoke to Gary many times, long before he was famous, we had a mutual friend & grew up in same neighbourhood, an earlier friend from high school made aware of Gary in the late 80's when Gary would go practicing with his bike on a place known as 'The Piggeries'

[@YourKeysPlease]

Thanks for sharing that C-S... great story -- we were fortunate as well to talk to Gary and see him in action a couple times -- incredibly talented rider! 👍

[@woooster17]

Had this on VHS in the early 90’s.. Bringing the memories back here! 🤙🏽

[@robertjohnson2831]

I remember seeing him in Ireland at Mondello Park years ago.I think he had a fluorescent orange Bandit at the time.Big massive power wheelies,he was very good at them….seemed like a really sound lad.

[@YourKeysPlease]

We had the opportunity to speak to Gary and Lady Rothwell at a show... definitely laid-back, nice folks... and what a talented rider -- we went home and did some really stupid things on our bikes trying to emulate him... lol

[@PaddyMcCann143]

Seen him mondello Ireland. Class den now 30 years later still cool when u look at original video.

[@bikepmist]

The man that started it all!!

[@YourKeysPlease]

Amen Mist! Lord knows he inspired much of our insanity on two wheels...

[@a34rwl]

THE O.G.

[@CliffordShute]

Bulldog Bash stunt shows were never the same without Gary. 😂

[@mrmark8603]

I bought this video on VHS, back in the day.

[@YourKeysPlease]

Indeed Mr. Mark... what you're watching right here came from our original, autographed VHS transfer!

[@joshpowellmedia8022]

VHS from my childhood, havn't seen this in years! 😁👌🏼

[@YourKeysPlease]

Brought back a ton of memories for us as well Josh -- thanks for the comment!

[@frankmmiii]

I have the VCR video. Gives me chills watching him.

[@YourKeysPlease]

Incredible rider, and after speaking to him in person... just an all-around nice bloke. What a great time the 90's were! Appreciate your comment.

[@lewiscollins1045]

He took my youngest lad up the street on his bike, he was 3 at the time. he's 31 now and still talks about it.

[@YourKeysPlease]

And you were one seriously trusting parent plopping a 3-year-old on a machine with Gary... lol -- love it!

[@lewiscollins1045]

@@YourKeysPlease He took good care of him!

[@lifeshort]

Impressive at that time

[@keith-xq4ds]

Went to school with him at Thomas aquinas hasn’t changed a bit 😮

[@YourKeysPlease]

Thanks for sharing a bit of the story from way back when Keith and not surprised at all, just a great bloke all 'round 👍

[@philtaylor3098]

I don't seee much of him these days. Is he still going?

[@ACmotorcycleguy]

He is still living as far as I know.

[@450mark8]

He’s on Facebook give him a shout he talks to everyone 👍🏼

[@YourKeysPlease]

Oh yeah, he's still kicking. There are recent (in the last year or so) interviews with Gary right here on YT -- hope that helps!

[@davidboyd4137]

😎😎😎😎

[@Sergio-ih6lk]

Hi from Miami that was amazing I've seen it done once but not even close to how you perform just saying

[@YourKeysPlease]

Thanks Sergio, Gary is the best!