History of Robbie Knievel in Timeline

Robert Edward "Robbie" Knievel II, also known as Kaptain Robbie Knievel, was an American motorcycle jumping stunt performer. He followed in the footsteps of his famous father, Evel Knievel, performing similar daredevil stunts involving motorcycle jumps over various obstacles. Knievel gained recognition for his death-defying feats and public persona.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 7, 1962: Robert Edward Knievel II Born

On May 7, 1962, Robert Edward Knievel II, later known as Robbie Knievel, was born. He became an American motorcycle jumping stunt performer, sometimes using the stage name Kaptain Robbie Knievel.

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1967: Replicated Evel Knievel's Caesars Palace crash

Robbie Knievel replicated his father Evel Knievel's 1967 Caesars Palace crash.

1974: Planned Snake River Canyon Rocket Jump

In 1974, Robbie Knievel stated his intention to recreate his father's failed rocket jump over the Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls, Idaho, using the Skycycle X-2.

1975: Dreamed to jump 16 buses

In 1975, Evel Knievel attempted to jump 14 Greyhound buses on a Harley-Davidson XR-750 at Kings Island. Robbie stated that he wanted to use a Harley to clear a record-breaking 16 buses, three more buses than his father attempted.

1975: Attended Central Catholic High School

In 1975, Robbie Knievel attended Central Catholic High School in Butte, Montana.

1976: Continued at Central Catholic High School

In 1976, Robbie Knievel continued attending Central Catholic High School in Butte, Montana but never graduated.

1996: Jump over limousines

In 1996, Robbie Knievel jumped over ten limousines on the Las Vegas Strip, achieving a 230-foot motorbike leap record.

2003: Jump over trucks

In 2003, Robbie Knievel jumped 15 trucks at the Chinook Winds Casino.

2005: Starred in TV series Knievel's Wild Ride

In 2005, Robbie Knievel starred in the A&E TV series "Knievel's Wild Ride".

March 2006: St. Johns River Jump

In late March 2006, Robbie Knievel jumped 180 feet over the St. Johns River from one barge to another in Jacksonville, Florida.

July 2006: Tribute Jump at Evel Knievel Day

In late July 2006, Robbie Knievel made a tribute jump to his father Evel at Evel Knievel Day in Butte, Montana, jumping over a pyrotechnic show.

2006: Opened Knievel's Custom Cycles

In 2006, Robbie Knievel opened a new business called Knievel's Custom Cycles based in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.

March 18, 2007: Jump at the North Carolina Auto Expo

On March 18, 2007, Robbie Knievel jumped an assortment of military vehicles at the North Carolina Auto Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina.

June 9, 2007: Jump over fake money representing interest paid to ING Direct customers

On June 9, 2007, Robbie Knievel appeared in Wilmington, Delaware, and successfully made a 150-foot jump over fake money representing the amount of interest paid to the customers of ING Direct.

August 2007: Induction into Motorcycle Hall of Fame

In August 2007, Robbie Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Sturgis, South Dakota, and made a jump at the Buffalo Chip campground.

May 24, 2008: Kings Island Truck Cab Jump

On May 24, 2008, Robbie Knievel successfully jumped over 24 truck cabs at the Kings Island Amusement Park outside Cincinnati, Ohio. This jump took place 33 years after his father jumped over 14 Greyhound buses.

June 7, 2008: Texas Motor Speedway Jump

On June 7, 2008, Robbie Knievel successfully jumped 21 Hummers at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. He was originally scheduled to jump 25 Hummers, but the number was reduced due to a strong headwind.

August 16, 2008: LCO Casino Jump with Injury

On August 16, 2008, Robbie Knievel dislocated his shoulder while performing pre-jump wheelies at the LCO Casino near Hayward, Wisconsin. Despite the injury, he performed the jump, clearing four small airplanes and a helicopter.

October 31, 2008: Nashville Back-to-Back Jumps

On October 31, 2008, Robbie Knievel performed two back-to-back jumps in Nashville, Tennessee, to promote a glow-in-the-dark paint.

2010: Promotional photograph in black jumpsuit

In 2010, a second black jumpsuit with a white V lined with red stars was used in promotional photographs but was not used in a jump.

October 29, 2011: Final Jump at Spotlight 29 Casino

On October 29, 2011, Robbie Knievel held his last jump in Coachella, California, at the Spotlight 29 Casino, jumping 150 feet over semi-trailer trucks.