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Grand Canyon Car Jump January 12, 2003
January 12, 2003 AmericanDaredevil Tommy Pearson made history when he jumped an automobile over a 200 foot portion of the Grand Canyon...
On Sunday January 12th, 2003 at approx. 3:30pm Mountain Time. AmericanDaredevil Tommy Pearson made history when he successfully jumped an automobile across a 200 foot portion of the Grand Canyon for the "Canyon Jump For Christ". Tommy Pearson made three practice runs to the take off ramp before the jump. At take off, he approached the ramp at around 80 mph and flew 223 1/4 feet. Rescuers pulled Tommy from the car as he seemed a little dazed and shaken but unhurt.
Tommy stated after the jump, this is his semi retirement jump. After jumping from Country to Country on September 22nd, 2002 from (USA to Mexico) over the Rio Grande for the Freedom Jump" and now the Grand Canyon for Canyon Jump for Christ". He stated, that is enough. God has given me the talent and skill to attempt and accomplish these challenges. Now it is time for me to take this and minister to the youth by performing for them and bring them to Jesus Christ. Im still going to be performing for special events.
You will be able to see the Country to Country Freedom Jump in March on the Fox Network.
AmericanDaredevil Tommy Pearson is the first person to jump an automobile from USA to Mexico and now the Grand Canyon.
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