Opening the Evel Knievel Museum

from Thrill Show from the Evel Knievel Museum · host Joe Pennington

While the Evel Knievel Museum prepares for its move from Topeka to Las Vegas, we're sharing this archival gem from 2017 -- Mike Patterson presenting the full origin story to the Topeka Rotary Club.From restoring Jerry Lee Lewis's motorcycle to discovering Evel's iconic "Big Red" Mack truck, Mike reveals the surprising Topeka connection that inspired a young Bobby Knievel to become Evel Knievel, and how a world-class attraction came to life in the heart of Kansas.🏍️ Subscribe so you don't miss Season Two — coming from Las Vegas.Grab merch at www.EKExperience.com

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