Every four years, a leap day is added to the calendar, a tradition known as Leap Day. Despite not being an official celebration or public holiday, many believe it should be treated as such.
On Leap Day, it seems fitting to pay homage to some of the most incredible jump stunts ever performed. Here are eight remarkable occasions when cars and bikes soared through the air, in chronological order.
Travis Pastrana, a member of the Subaru Rally Team USA, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest ramp jump in a car – a staggering 269 feet over the Pacific, achieved with a Subaru STI in Long Beach, California in 2009.
Evel Knievel, the renowned daredevil, captivated audiences with his jump over 14 Greyhound buses at Kings Island, Ohio, attracting over half the TV-viewing audience in the United States.
In an ambitious and almost ill-fated attempt, Ken Carter planned to jump a rocket-propelled Lincoln Continental across the St. Lawrence river. Ultimately, the stunt led to a mechanical failure.
The World Rally Championship event in Sardinia is known for its impressive jumps, particularly at Micky’s Jump, defying gravity in an exemplary manner.
The General Lee from ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and its famous leap across the air drew attention to the sheer spectacle of a car soaring through the sky.
The AMC Hornet jump in ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ stands out for its realistic execution, marred only by a poorly-chosen soundtrack.
No jump tribute is complete without a mention of ‘Fast 7’, which involved launching cars out of an airplane using real cars and cameras alongside stunt riggers.
Finally, the Bluesmobile’s incredible jump over a raising bridge in ‘The Blues Brothers’ epitomizes the impact of an iconic cinematic moment.
As we anticipate the next Leap Day in 2028, we invite you to share your thoughts on which jump stunts should be added to this list, whether real or cinematic. Thank you for your contribution.
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