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Robbie on Cyclejumpers

Kings Island 2008

 

Robbie Knievel – Kings Island 2008

On May 24, 2008, Robbie Knievel attempted to jump 24 Coke Zero fourteen wheeler delivery trucks and surpass Evel's record of attempting to jump 14 Greyhound buses in October 1975. Robbie landed on the very edge of the landing ramp. Approximately 40,000 people were in attendance. This jump took place at Kings Island, Ohio, the same location as Evel Knievel's 14 Greyhound bus jump.

Time: 7 p.m. Cost: FREE with park admission and season pass. The tickets were available for purchased in advance online for $29.99.

24 Coke delivery trucks | Parachutist during the national anthem sung by Robbie Knievel's daughter Kristen.

Robbie coming out of his motorhome ready to make the jump.









Robbie's 10 foot high takeoff ramp.





The safety deck.

The following photos courtesy of Pitbull Henry Rife's ramp builder Russ Belt. Thanks Russ!

Waving to the crowd after a successful landing. | A familiar group of knievel fans!

The late Dan Haggerty with Robbie Brasher | Robbie Brasher with RK and Robbie Brasher's son


 

 


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