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Lee and Evel – Chapter 1 , Beginnings

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

A memoir of Lee Ratliff and the three years that he spent working for Evel Knievel. Chapter 1 of 6. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 2 , Early Venues

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

Lee and Evel, the story of Lee Ratliff and the years he served as driver, mechanic and crew chief to his friend Evel Knievel. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 3, Dangerous Flying

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

The story of Lee Ratliff and Evel Knievel. Chapter 3 gets into Evel’s experiences as a private pilot. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 4, Fun On The Road

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

Lee and Evel, story of Lee Ratliff’s time with Evel Knievel. Chapter 4, Fun On The Road. Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 5 – Celebrities and Road Rage

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

Atlanta was supposed to be a welcome relief from the chaos of New York. It did present a bit of a logistical problem with the trucks though. Lee needed to get the big double trailer rig inside the Exhibit … Continue reading →

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Lee and Evel – Chapter 6 – The Final Act

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

When asked to recall some details of Evel’s appearance at the Great Lakes Dragaway in the town of Parish, Wisconsin Lee right away said that it had to be outside. That was because the event took place in the … Continue reading →