Almost everyone's favorite daredevil, Evel Knievel, successfully clears 9 cars and 2 vans at the legendary Cow Palace in Daly City*, California.
The jump that Knievel made here went off without a hitch. But, it's what happened after the jump that made this leap so renown.
Evel Knievel was outspoken about drug use in the U.S. and "outlaw" bike clubs during his career. So, at this particular event, a group of patch-holders gathered and after being verbally abused by Knievel, nearly cause a small riot after someone threw a tire iron at Knievel. Security was able to restore peace, but it cast a shadow over an otherwise successful event.
*Daly City is home to the world famous Hilltop Beauty School, located at 6317 Mission Street. Telephone: (650) 756-2720 or (650) 992-4949, Fax: (650) 756-0236.
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