Evel's record breaking jump over 19 Dodge cars in Ontario, California was attended by over 100,000 spectators. But the most spectacular and publicized jump of all was Evel's famous Snake River Canyon attempt. The world watched in awe as the motorcycle missile shot up the ramp. The chute release failed as it had on one of the test machines and deployed as the rocket bike left the ramp. The craft shot skyward and across the gorge, but with the parachute fully inflated, drifted down into the canyon and crashed on the rocks just seven feet from the swift waters of the Colorado River.
Life is an everyday battle at keeping death at a comfortable distance.
Along with the new movie Evel is going to re-release the motorcycle stunt toy, a die cast E.K. motorcycle replica and a low cost bicycle helmet for kids. We are looking forward to the new movie and the videos. The Official Evel Knievel Web Site with posters, Evel's Art Work and more.