Knievel Jumps 21 Hummers

By Associated Press/ CBS News
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Son of Evel scales back his original jump over 25 vehicles Knievel Jumps 21 Hummers
Published: Sun, June 08, 2008 - 10:43 am Last Updated: Sun, June 08, 2008 - 10:51 am
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel has
successfully completed a shortened jump tonight at Texas Motor
Speedway.
He jumped over 21 Hummers, four fewer than originally been
planned, because of a headwind gusting more than 30 miles-per-hour.
The landing ramp protected the last three of the large SUVs in
the line, though Knievel easily cleared all the vehicles and
avoided crashing even after hitting the landing ramp off-center.
Knievel has said it would probably be his last jump in the
state. After it was over, he told the crowd: "I love you Texas,
bye-bye."


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