R.I.P. Fausto Vitello

On Saturday, April 22, 2006 Fausto Vitello, President of High Speed Productions, Inc., co-founder of Ermico Enterprises, and inventor of INDEPENDENT TRUCKS, died of a heart attack while riding his bicycle. He was 59.

This is an excerpt taken from a statement by High Speed Productions.

Maui Paia Bowl Jam Contest 4/06

Photos by Gabriel Navarro.

Earth Day Jam with Blacktop Project 4/23/06

Blacktop Project is Ray Barbee, Tommy Guerrero, Matt Rodriguez, Chuck Treece.
This was at a whole foods in Northern Cali.
The Skater is Frank.
Photos Courtesy of Chuck Treece.

Robert Torres wall riding at San Pedro 4/06

Rider is Robert Torres.
Photos by Billy Runaway.

Billy Runaway in Farnborough England circa 1984

Billy Runaway in England. Note the side with no platform
and pool coping.
Photographer unknown.

Tony Hawk in Germany circa 1989

Tony Hawk circa 1989.
Photo by Billy Runaway.

Ron Emory of T.S.O.L. at the Sign in Bowl circa 89

Ron Emory edgey at the Sign in Bowl.
Photo by Billy Runaway.

Mike Brookman at Montclair 2/20/06

Mike Brookman inverted at Montclair.
Photo by Billy Runaway.