Wednesday, May 21st, 2008...6:50 am
Robbie Knieval To Attempt World Record Jump At Kings Island
| May 24, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Sometimes I regret I wasn’t alive yet during Evel Knieval’s heyday. But opportunities to witness mind-blowing foolishness are still there! To wit:
On October 25, 1975, Evel Knievel jumped over 14 Greyhound buses on his motorcycle at Kings Island, setting a viewing record for ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” with a 22.3 rating and 52 percent share – a mark that still stands.
Almost 33 years later, Knievel’s son, Robbie Knievel, will try to surpass his father’s famous feat, attempting to clear 24 Coke Zero trucks Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Kings Island.
Make a day out of it! Head to Kings Island this Saturday for the amusements, then stay for the record-breaking attempt at 7 pm, and then an expanded fireworks show at park closing at 10 pm.
More info at Zipscene.com and Kings Island.
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