Never to be deterred, our friend Robbie “Kaptain” Knievel jumped a total of 24 delivery trucks Saturday at Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason Ohio. As most fans know Robbie’s dad, Evel Knievel passed away last year at the age of 69. Back in 1975, Evel had jumped his bike 115 feet, over 14 buses, at Kings Island. Robbie, now 46 years old, continues his father’s legacy. In fact, he is said to be considering attempt at jumping the Snake River Canyon, which his father also tried (and failed…) in 1974. Evel Knievel made daredevil history when he jumped 14 Greyhound buses in 1975 at Kings Island. Although Robbie hit just shy of the 231 feet he needed to break the world distance record he set in 1998, he did break the record for jumping Coke Zero trucks. His record for trucks was 19. Congrats Robbie! Now, where’s that bottle of Advil!!!

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