In truth, their title is perhaps too mild - but that sets up the surprise. Whether it’s in the air or on the ground, the stunts performed by the Purple Helmets will leave you with your jaw dropped and appetite satisfied. These guys are so hardcore that we’re just surprised they wear helmets in the first place. But thank God they do!

Gravity defying stunts

Ok how do I explain this…If you saw this being performed on TV, you’d think the cameraman was playing tricks on you. But he wouldn’t be. The Wall of Death is a fast-paced, high-octane and extremely exciting display that defies both gravity and vertical logic to ultimately give the paying punter a show they’ll never forget. Riders on the Wall of Death do exactly what the title may suggest – they ride their vroom vrrom around a circular wall in such a motion and incredible speed that will leave you slightly dizzy by the end of it, but still crying out for more. With Ken Fox on board to perform it, a spectacular display is guaranteed.

If you thought the show was action-packed up to this point, you’re in for a real treat with Speedway. For biker fans who like their two-wheel entertainment a little bit on the edge, you’ve found what you’re looking for. Speedway is like nothing you’ve ever witnessed; four riders, all striving to cross the finish line first. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But what’s certainly not simple for the competitors are the series of high-speed turns they have to make in the pursuit of victory. Oh yeah, and they don’t have the use of any brakes! This is a feature of the show that just can’t be done true justice by the written word – get down to the RDS and see it for yourself. Polish rider Stan Burza will undoubtedly be the star attraction. Considering the last time Speedway came to Ireland was back in the 1950s, you wouldn’t want to be waiting around for its next visit.

You’re probably wondering when you’re going to see some bike action. Well, your wait has come to an end. Mattie Griffin is Ireland’s No.1 motorcycle stunt rider, and the world’s No.5; and we’re delighted to have him on board for the show. His catalogue of risky manoeuvres will leave you with your heart in your mouth and wanting for more. Daredevil Griffin is not for the faint hearted!

The Girls will be a tough act to follow but I’m confident that the Babe of the year competition will contain just enough pearly white smiles and perfectly formed curves to leave spectators needing a cold drink by the end of proceedings. Oh yes, this is definitely a competition for men who like their women fit. And for women, if you fancy yourself as, well, fancy-able, you can put your credentials forward by following the following instructions:

OPTION 1 BY POST

• Step 1
  Take a full length body shot and a head shot.
• Step 2
  Fill out the entry form (available in the Sunday World).
• Step 3
  Post your entry form and photos to:

  Sunday World Babe Competition
  P.O. Box 10103
  Sunday World
  Independent House
  Talbot Street
  Dublin 1

OPTION 2 BY E-MAIL

• Email your photos (a full-length body shot and a head shot) with your application details to babeoftheyear@sundayworld.com.

The internationally-acclaimed Fuel Girls’ racy routine is sure to get the pulses racing. These girls have a no-holds-barred approach to entertainment and their show promises to be a feast of tattoos, bikes and bad behaviour.

The Irish Motorbike & scooter show revs into Dublin’s RDS on February 27^th for 7 days of motor –fuelled spectaculars… as well as a sprinkling of exhibitions that will surely have every male in attendance applauding until their hands hurt.

The event started in 1993 and has gone from strength to strength since, playing host to the biggest names in the industry and providing non-stop thrilling entertainment. The great thing for fans is that next month’s instalment promises to be the best ever.

Chek back for more news about the upcoming show…