robbie maddison
Australian freestyle motocross rider Robbie Maddison broke the world motorcycle jumping record on December 31, 2007, by soaring 322 feet, 7 inches over a football field in Las Vegas, Nevada. [1]
Australia demands its sports heroes to be tough and there’s few tougher than motocross superstar Robbie Maddison. [2]
At the Crusty Demons Night of World Records, six new records were set, including Robbie Maddison setting the longest distance ever jumped on a motorcycle record with 351 feet. [...] To put that in perspective, he hit the ramp at over 100 mph, and rose more than 70 feet in the air before heading back towards Earth. [3]
On December 31, 2007, (on the 40th anniversary of Evel Knievel jumping the fountains at Caesars Palace), Maddison broke the world motorcycle jumping record, traveling 322 feet 7.5 inches (98.34 meters) on a motorbike. [4]
He literally leapt into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records by jumping his motorcycle 322 feet 7? inches over the length of a regulation football field, shattering the previous record of 277 feet. [2]
I have a full FMX calender in 2008 as well as some long distance feats that should be really interesting to watch. [5]
Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine’s topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. [6]
Red Bull and ESPN put alot on the line for me and I was so thrilled that they all believed in me and made my dream a reality. [...] For everyone out there concerned that I may not still compete in FMX, I just wanted to let you all know that it is still a top priority for me to achieve greatness in the FMX scene. [5]
Robbie Maddison pictures, articles, and news. [6]
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone out there that tuned in and watched and supported me for my greatest feat thus far, my 322ft 7 inches on New Years Eve in Las Vegas over a football field. [5]
He’s also the owner of two additional world records ‘ for the longest jump on a 125cc motorcycle (221 feet) and the longest jump with a trick (246 feet). [2]
Fly Focus: Short to Debut Formula MX Helmet Andrew Short is set to debut Fly Racing’s all-new, top-of-the-line Formula MX Helmet this Saturday at Anaheim 1. [...] “I came here to jump a football field,” said Maddison. [6]
Sources:
[1] Robbie Maddison - Mahalo
[2] FUEL.TV Robbie Maddison
[3] Robbie Maddison - Zimbio
[4] Robbie Maddison - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[5] Robbie Maddison
[6] Articles - Robbie Maddison - Zimbio