Russ, I don't know offhand what year Rollie Free was born. I do know he
was very active and successful in the '30s as a speed trials rider on
Indians, setting records at meets at places like El Mirage.
Harry Sucher's excellent book on the history of Indian, "Iron Redskin"
mentions him in that context.
I have to agree, it wouldn't be too easy to ride at Bonneville for miles
lying flat out with your belly on the back fender like he did. He will
be remembered for a long time. Bill
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