Like father, like son - Robbie Knievel out-jumps Evel

Robbie "Kaptain" Knievel has successfully jumped over 24 delivery trucks at the site of one of his father's most famous stunts.

Knievel had said he would be going 153 kph during the 67m jump, which began from a tall ramp and was completed Saturday amid wild cheers, booming explosions and shooting flames at Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati.

After landing, the daredevil gave the crowd a thumbs-up, raced his bike back and forth and popped a wheelie.

Evel Knievel jumped 35m over 14 buses at Kings Island in 1975 in an event that was watched by more than half of the country's television viewers. He died last year at the age of 69 after suffering from failing health for many years.

Robbie Knievel dedicated his stunt to his father, U.S. war veterans and those serving in the military.