Knievel will meet and greet fans at Cedar Point on May 17, in anticipation of jump at Kings Island.

[pkiboy]

Knievel will meet and greet fans at Cedar Point on May 17, in anticipation of jump at Kings Island.

Cedar Point Press Release

Motorcycle daredevil ‘Kaptain’ Robbie Knievel, the son of Evel Knievel, will attempt to surpass his father’s famous jump with a death-defying spectacular jump over 24 trucks May 24 at 7 p.m. at Kings Island theme park, near Cincinnati. The world-record attempt at Kings Island is expected to be the last big jump of Knievel’s 37-year daredevil-riding career.

In anticipation of this amazing jump, Knievel will ride Cedar Point’s towering 420-foot-tall, 120 mph Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster this Saturday, May 17. Knievel will then meet and greet his fans in front of Top Thrill Dragster from noon to 2 p.m.

Thirty-three years ago, on October 25, 1975, Evel Knievel made history when he successfully jumped over 14 Greyhound buses at Kings Island. The jump was the last big jump of the legendary stuntman’s career and one of his most notable. In fact, the jump at Kings Island set a new audience viewing record for ABC’s “Wide World of Sports,” with a 22.3 rating and 52 percent share – a record that still stands.

Knievel has completed more than 250 jumps in his career. The ‘Kaptain’ is best known for his live television performances including the Building-to-Building Jump in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon Jump and has thrilled millions of fans around the world. During the summer of 2005, he had his own television show on A&E called “Knievel’s Wild Ride.” In 2006, he opened a new business called Knievel’s Custom Cycles, based in Lake Hopatcong, N.J. He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Sturgis, S.D., in 2007.

[markr]

I think this is the first joint event with KI and CP

[BoddaH1994]

I think this is the first joint event with KI and CP

Maybe... wasn't there a Coaster Con in there somewhere?

This is both a media stunt and a day for play for Kaptain Knievel. He'll do a few PR things then get to ride some rides. I hope he isn't scared!!!

[markr]

Wonder who gets to share seat with him on Dragster? I am assuming he gets the front seat. That would be amusing if he were to freak out right before the launch.

[pkiboy]

Wonder who gets to share seat with him on Dragster? I am assuming he gets the front seat. That would be amusing if he were to freak out right before the launch.

Its kinda neat Cedar Point picked Dragster as the coaster for him to ride.

And I Second to BoddaHs comment .

[BoddaH1994]

It was originally going to be Helbig going with him, but now he's not and someone else is. I told him he should have gone and bought every on-ride photo... those gotta be worth some money.

[Guest kwindshawne]

I think this is the first joint event with KI and CP

Maybe... wasn't there a Coaster Con in there somewhere?

This is both a media stunt and a day for play for Kaptain Knievel. He'll do a few PR things then get to ride some rides. I hope he isn't scared!!!

I'm sure he is, I know I would be. This whole thing is pretty cool. I wish I could see the jump, but will have to watch it on tv if broadcasted.

[The Interpreter]

Uh, I think BoddaH1994 meant he hopes Robbie Knievel isn't scared of riding the rides at Cedar Point. You'd be amazed at how different people handle different things. At Superman: Ultimate Flight's debut at Six Flags Over Georgia, there were fighter pilots. One of them was terrified at the prospect of having to ride a roller coaster. And no, it wasn't a publicity stunt.

[Guest kwindshawne]

Uh, I think BoddaH1994 meant he hopes Robbie Knievel isn't scared of riding the rides at Cedar Point. You'd be amazed at how different people handle different things. At Superman: Ultimate Flight's debut at Six Flags Over Georgia, there were fighter pilots. One of them was terrified at the prospect of having to ride a roller coaster. And no, it wasn't a publicity stunt.

You'll have to excuse me I am blonde. I find TTD intimidating and I am pretty fearless. I am still trying to get the nerve to ride it. Not being able to control when it starts-the anticipation-is what would get me. That is the problem I have with Drop Tower-if I could control it, it would be fine.