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An Incredible Evel Knievel Tribute is Coming to Owensboro, KY
Excitement around that event got another high-octane injection today thanks to big announcement from Jimmy and Janie. This year's festival will feature a tribute to legendary daredevil, Evel Knievel. Owensboro is one of just seven cities chosen for the 2024 tour!
Evel Knievel was a popular American stunt performer best-known for death-defying ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps.
One of his most famous stunts involved the fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Knievel attempted that jump- of 141 feet- but came up short. He broke lots of bones, but was still declared a legend.
Evel Knievel died in 2007 at the age of 69. According to Jimmy Rhoades, the Tribute to Evel Knievel will feature "a unique display from one of the most iconic daredevils in history."
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