Long-distance jump attempt photo gallery
Alex Harvill
Alex Harvill tried to break the dirt-to-dirt record of 290 feet Saturday in West Richland, Wash. Browse through our gallery of Harvill's day, beginning with Harvill studying the alignment of the ramps before beginning his first run.
Alex Harvill tried to break the dirt-to-dirt record of 290 feet Saturday in West Richland, Wash. Browse through our gallery of Harvill's day, beginning with Harvill studying the alignment of the ramps before beginning his first run.
Alex Harvill
Harvill, of Ephrata, Wash., warms up his motorcycle to make sure everything is working properly before he attempts his first jump at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex.
Harvill, of Ephrata, Wash., warms up his motorcycle to make sure everything is working properly before he attempts his first jump at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex.
Alex Harvill
Harvill, who already owns the long distance world-record jump of 425 feet, rides his dirt bike to the top of the landing zone before attempting his first run Saturday at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex.
Harvill, who already owns the long distance world-record jump of 425 feet, rides his dirt bike to the top of the landing zone before attempting his first run Saturday at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex.
Alex Harvill
Harvill signals to fans watching nearby after completing his first jump of 273 feet Saturday at Horn Rapids.
Harvill signals to fans watching nearby after completing his first jump of 273 feet Saturday at Horn Rapids.
Alex Harvill
After completing jumps of 273 and 275 feet, Harvills crew made some adjustments to his motorcycle. During each jump, Harvill reached speeds of 93 mph.
After completing jumps of 273 and 275 feet, Harvills crew made some adjustments to his motorcycle. During each jump, Harvill reached speeds of 93 mph.
Alex Harvill
Harvill sits on his bike, waiting to begin his next jump attempt.
Harvill sits on his bike, waiting to begin his next jump attempt.
Alex Harvill
Harvill comes in for a landing Saturday at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex in West Richland, Wash., where he set the dirt-to-dirt long distance jump record of 297 feet.
Harvill comes in for a landing Saturday at Horn Rapids Motorsports Complex in West Richland, Wash., where he set the dirt-to-dirt long distance jump record of 297 feet.
Alex Harvill
Harvill's final jump attempt Saturday was measured at 297 feet, setting the world record for longest dirt ramp-to-dirt ramp jump.
Harvill's final jump attempt Saturday was measured at 297 feet, setting the world record for longest dirt ramp-to-dirt ramp jump.
Alex Harvill
After landing his final jump of 297 feet Saturday, Harvill does a wheelie in front of fans to celebrate his world record. Harvill also completed jumps of 273, 275 and 285 feet.
After landing his final jump of 297 feet Saturday, Harvill does a wheelie in front of fans to celebrate his world record. Harvill also completed jumps of 273, 275 and 285 feet.
Alex Harvill
Harvill, 20, stands on the landing ramp with crew members and fans Saturday after setting a world record, 297-foot dirt-to-dirt motorcycle jump in West Richland, Wash.
Harvill, 20, stands on the landing ramp with crew members and fans Saturday after setting a world record, 297-foot dirt-to-dirt motorcycle jump in West Richland, Wash.
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