Stuntman Johnny Fogwell, of Queensland, crashes after jumping 63.3 metres over 25 cars at Calder Raceway, Victoria, yesterday. He beat the world record for motorcycle jumps but it did not count because he crashed. He was competing in the third segment of the $150,000 long-distance jumping championship of the world, which was won by Mr Gary ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Mon 14 Apr 1980, Page 3
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