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Nate Adams awarded Knievel prize

Michael Carroll, 14 April 2008 12:26

Freestyle motocross rider Nate Adams scooped up the first Evel Knievel Most Outstanding Rider award at the inaugural Navy Moto X World Championships, which were held April 12 and 13. The motocross rider won the prize following a poll of the audience. In addition to the accolade, Adams also won a customised Knievel-style Harley Davidson. Adams dominated the Freestyle contest, ...

Motocross riders line up for Evel Knievel award

Michael Carroll, 09 April 2008 15:15

The first Evel Knievel Award is set to be presented next weekend, at the Moto X World Championships. The award celebrates Knievel’s contribution to the world of extreme riding, and is due to be presented by the stunt-rider’s wife, Krystal Kennedy-Knievel. Over 85 motocross riders are lined up to compete for the title of Moto X World Champion at the ...

Video: Triumph Bonneville Evel Knievel replica

Trevor Franklin, 27 March 2008 15:20

In 1968 Evel Knievel jumped the Caesar's Palace casino fountains on a Triumph Bonneville T120. To make sure that the Las Vegas event isn't forgotten Triumph specialist dealer Jack Lilley has built a motorcycle to commemorate the fact it was Triumph who kickstarted Knievel's career. Watch the video below to see what MCN Chief road tester Trevor Franklin thought of ...

Evel Knievel toy most popular toy for adults

Michael Carroll, 11 March 2008 10:19

The Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle is officially the toy adults would most like to play with again, according to research by website Do You Remember. The wind-up toy is at the head of a top 10 list of the most popular ‘old skool’ playthings, which includes Weeble’s, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and Space Hoppers.

Evel Knievel waxwork unveiled in Las Vegas

Liam Marsden, 25 January 2008 11:03

The Madame Tussauds waxwork of stunt legend Evel Knievel was recently unveiled to family and friends in Las Vegas. Click here to see Evel Knievel's greatest moments The waxwork of Knievel shows the man in his prime, dressed in his iconic red, white and blue leathers and red and blue cape. The waxwork was originally intended to celebrate the 40th ...

Evel Knievel tribute Triumph Bonneville motorcycle

Chris Newbigging, 30 December 2007 07:00

The bike most commonly linked with the late stunt great Evel Knievel might have been a Harley Davison, but the bike he made his name on was a Triumph – the machine he used for his Caesars Palace jump. In October Middlesex dealer Jack Lilley began work on a bike to commemorate the pivotal moment in Evel Knievel’s career, but ...

Thousands turn out for Knievel funeral

MCN News Desk, 11 December 2007 08:00

Thousands of fans and friends turned out yesterday for the funeral of daredevil Evel Knievel. The Butte Civic Arena was filled as people braved snowstorms to pay tribute. During the ceremony, boxer Joe Frazier and actor Matthew McConaughey were among those to pay their resects to Knievel. The daredevil lay in state for several hours before the ceremony started, with ...

Motorcycle legend Evel Knievel's body arrives in Montana

Ben Purvis, 10 December 2007 09:58

A fireworks display accompanied the arrival of the body of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel as his hearse reached Butte, Montana last night (Sunday, December 9, 2007) in preparation for his funeral today. The motorcycle legend died on November 30 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that causes hardening of the lungs. Evel Knievel will be buried at 11am (6pm GMT) after a ...

Evel Knievel rollercoaster set to open in 2008

MCN News Desk, 08 December 2007 10:30

Evel Knievel fans will get the chance to feel the Knievel-like rush on a new £3.5 million Evel Knievel rollercoaster next year. Eight Flags theme park in St Louis expect the wooden rollercoaster to be finished by next summer. The ride will reach top speeds of up to 50mph with 80-foot, 90-degree turns, 67 degree banked corners, a peak height ...

Robbie Maddison dedicates new world record jump attempt to Knievel

Ben Purvis, 07 December 2007 14:42

In an email, stunt rider Robbie Maddison has said his forthcoming world record attempt will be dedicated to Evel Knievel.See the email text below: After returning to the U.S. from Australia where I was promoting my upcoming record jump attempts, I had sadly learned of the passing of the man who originally inspired me, Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel. He captivated me ...