Earlier this month, Doug Danger attempted to clear 22 cars (width-wise) in one jump, something that Evel Knievel tried and failed. Danger said that if he didn’t clear the jump properly, he’d die. Seeing as he’s still around, you can probably guess how this went.
The jump was done at the Buffalo Chip amphitheater at Sturgis, and Doug did it on a Harley-Davidson XR750. Not just any XR mind you – Evel’s own ’72 model.
Here’s a little intro to build up the suspense (this jump has been in planning stages for years):
And the payoff:
Featured photo from Lathan McKay courtesy of Sturgis Buffalo Chip