Also called: Motordrome Rider, Wall of Death Rider
Rides motorcycles at full speed inside a steel mesh ball with other riders, a classic thrill act at circuses and fairs.
A globe of death rider checks their bike's brakes and tires, then rides loops upside down inside a steel sphere while two other riders zoom past inches away. They do several shows a day at a fair or circus, then pack the globe onto a truck for the next town.
Approximate; often paid per show or season.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 2 years after high school. Years of motorcycle skill plus training with a troupe.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. A few troupes tour circuses, fairs, and parks.
Low risk for 10 years. A live, dangerous stunt act; the danger and skill are the show.
Classes: Auto or small engines CTE, Physical education, Physics.
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