Precision driving has always fascinated me. In the 1950s and 60s, my father, Harold S. Spicer, took me to automobile thrill shows like Joie Chitwood and the Tournament of Thrills. I marveled at the drivers who balanced their cars on two wheels.

I never let go of the desire to do it myself. As an adult, I finally had the location and resources to pursue my dream. I studied my film footage and talked to professional drivers. My stunt cars were purchased from an auto parts salvage yard for about $500 each. Each car had two critical modifications: the differential was welded so both rear wheels generated traction and the tires were inflated to 80 pounds. The tires only lasted a few miles since the sidewalls tore up quickly. I got used tires for free from a tire dealer. I built a roof outrigger akin to training wheels. After a long learning process, and going through four cars, 2-wheeling finally clicked into place. I preferred "driver high". The key to my success was approaching the ramp 17 mph, turning to the left as I came off the top to roll the car, and then back to the right to save it. The car balanced at a 55° angle and was like riding a bike.

I have never forgotten how to do it. I even took my wife, son, staff and friends for rides around the parking lot on two wheels. What makes this video particularly interesting is the camera mounts I devised. They offered a unique perspective 26 years ago, long before GoPro.

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