This plywood wall turns tiny cars into gravity-defying machines

This plywood wall turns tiny cars into gravity-defying machines.

In the Western world, this remarkable monument is called the Wall of Death.

However, in its native India, it’s known as the Well: Maut ka Kaun.

Whatever it’s called, it’s a terrifying spectacle that only the bravest of drivers dare take on.

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There’s something undeniably thrilling about watching a car do a stunt.

Or, to be more precise, seeing a driver take on a stunt.

After all, the car doesn’t drive itself – well, not yet anyway.

We’ve seen some awesome stunts in the past, like the time an Indian driver performed a Tokyo Drift in a parking lot.

Even on a smaller scale, some cars have been known to attempt the impossible tablecloth trick.

And then there are people doing tricks with the cars using their skateboards.

One skateboard pro took on a Mercedes door, while another turned two Tesla Cybertrucks into ramps.

But while these may seem impressive in their own right, they aren’t quite gravity-defying.

At worst, you might chip a tooth or break your arm if your skateboard flips over a car.

But for the drivers taking on the Well of Death in India, their lives are on the line.

This near-vertical plywood wall is taken on by stunt drivers with a whole lot of courage and tons of driving skill.

Gravity-defying isn’t just for green witches on broomsticks anymore.

Photographer Siddharth Kaneria shot a series of photos over three days in Rajkot, Gujarat.

His photos show cars like the Maruti 800, Suzuki Alto, and Hyundai Santro take on the terrifying wall.

These cars were suited for the challenge, as they were small, light, and could easily be repaired between runs.

Speed and centrifugal force were the only things keeping these cars up.

It’s a thrilling event, and Kaneria’s pictures captured it perfectly.

In some shots, the car’s occupants can be seen hanging out of the windows, receiving money from spectators at the top of the plywood wall.

“Holding hands, standing, sleeping, sitting sideways, passing papers/balloons/money are a few [of the] stunts which they perform in this well.

“Performers up the danger of the event by grabbing money from the outstretched hand of spectators,” Kaneria explained.

We’re struggling to think of an appropriate way to wish them luck.

Break a leg doesn’t work, for obvious reasons.

So, maybe we’ll take a lead from The Hunger Games and say ‘May the odds be ever in your favor’.

To see Siddharth Kaneria’s work for yourself, check out his Instagram page.

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