"Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers, World's Greatest Daredevils," circa 1950

Jimmie Lynch, automobile daredevil and stunt car performer, began his career in the 1930s. He and his troop of Death Dodgers toured the country crashing cars and entertaining the public. Though rollovers, crashes and stunts were basic elements of daredevil thrill shows, Lynch also promoted automobile safety. He performed tests for the National Safety Council and educated the public on how and how not to drive.