NIGHT OF WORLD RECORDS WRAP - MADDO SMASHES 350ft
Australia’s own Evel Knievel, Robbie Maddison, has once again written himself into the Guinness Book of World Records after successfully jumping a death defying distance of 351feet on his Honda CR500 at the Crusty Demons Night of World Records presented by Rockstar Energy Drink at Calder Park in Melbourne, adding an astonishing 29 feet to his own record set in Las Vegas last New Years Eve.
Defying gravity - and logic - Maddison reclaimed his world title after rival Ryan Capes (USA) jumped 324 feet to better Maddison’s previous record of 322 feet and hold the record momentarily before the Australian rose to the occasion and set the new world record on his third attempt.
Maddison hit the ramp for his final attempt at over 100mph (165km) and rose more than 70 feet in the air before making a safe landing back to earth for a record shattering jump.“I can’t explain how amazing it is to smash my own world record in front of a home crowd,” said an elated Maddison.
“I have been doing huge jumps and breaking personal records in training this week so I knew that I had it tonight, but nothing could of prepared me for how great this feels.“All my family and friends are here and the crowd was awesome.”
The Australian was congratulated by American Challengers after deafening acclaim from the crowd, and said the opportunity to square off against competitors of equal calibre had been incredible.“It was always going to be exciting with the jump off situation, Seth is a mate and a legend of the sport and Ryan is renowned as a long distance jumping specialist. The Aussie crowd got me over the line,” he added.
Capes fell short of the 351 mark, hitting the down ramp to complete a 324 foot effort.
While visibly disappointed, he said it was the greatest challenge he had ever faced and to hold the record even just for a moment was satisfying.“I am looking forward to a rematch in the USA in the next twelve months it was Robbie’s night tonight,” said Capes.
Enslow set a personal best of 301feet and ten inches achieving his long held goal of breaking the 300 foot barrier.
“I am stoked, I may not have claimed the World Record but I am really happy with my result, that is the best I have jumped,” said Enslow.
History was created when the first ever three man jump off for the world record took centre stage despite the terrible weather conditions endured all week. The show went ahead and after some minor changes to the schedule to compensate for the conditions nine records were attempted with six written into the history books.
The official Guinness record topped off an extraordinary week for Maddison who broke the world record on four separate occasions in training during the week, reaching an incredible 376 feet by the day before the show.
Successful Guinness World Record Attempts
Longest distance jump ramp to ramp on a motorcycle – Robbie Maddison broke his existing record of 322feet and 7 inches. New World Record is 351 feet
Longest backflip ramp to ramp – Cameron Sinclair existing record 125feet new world record 129feet and 7inches
Longest mini bike distance jump - Brent Brady broke the world record with a jump of 104feet and 7 inches
Longest distance jump ramp to ramp by a quad motorcycle - John Guetter existing record was 148.9 feet the new record is 176 feet 11 inches
Most swords swallowed – Chayne Hultgren existing record was 14 new world record is 17
Heaviest weight lifted while swallowing a sword – Cheyne Hultgren existing record was 20.1kg new world record is 22.4kg |
