The Red Bull Experiment is an athletic showcase sponsored by Red Bull. The event usually features unique sporting feats, that involve an attempt at a world record.
Fast Facts:
- Robbie Maddison broke the motorcycle long distance jumping record in the 2008 New Year's Eve Red Bull Experiment in Las Vegas.
- Kevin Robinson broke the BMX big air world record in the Red Bull Experiment in New York's Central Park.
- Ronnie Renner broke the "highest air" record with a jump of 59 feet and 2 inches in the Santa Monica Red Bull Experiment in 2008.
Robbie Maddison Record Jump
On January 1, 2008, in Las Vegas, Robbie Maddison set the record for a long-distance jump, with a mark of 322 feet. The record was previously held by Ryan Capes, who recorded a jump of 310 feet in 2005.Lat34.com: Robbie Maddison Sets New World Distance Record
Kevin Robinson Record Jump
On June 12, 2008, in the second Red Bull experiment, Kevin Robinson set the record for "highest air" with a bicycle. The event took place at Central Park, in New York City. Robinson jumped 27 feet in the air. The previous mark was held by Matt Hoffman, with a record of 26.5 feet.Ridebmx.com: Kevin Robinson Breaks World Record
Ronnie Renner Highest Air Jump
On July 11, 2008, Ronnie Renner set the world record for "highest air" using a motorcycle, with a jump of 59 feet 2 inches in the Santa Monica Red Bull Experiment. The event took place at the Santa Monica Pier, with a crowd of over 20,000 spectators.Motorcycle USA.com: Red Bull Experiment 3 Santa Monica
