Motocross Legend Chasing 100-Foot Record at Caesars Palace

Colby Raha is about to do something that makes most people’s palms sweat just thinking about it. The 31-year-old pro motocross rider is heading to Caesars Palace this Sunday to attempt a world record that’ll launch him 100 feet straight up in the air on a dirt bike—think Tony Hawk on two wheels, except way more terrifying and with zero margin for error.

Here’s the setup: Raha’s attacking a quarter-pipe at the iconic Las Vegas fountain location where Evel Knievel attempted his legendary (and nearly fatal) 1967 jump. The difference? Knievel was chasing horizontal distance. Raha’s going vertical. It’s a fundamentally different stunt, but calling it“less dangerous”feels like splitting hairs when you’re talking about launching a motorcycle 10 stories into the air above concrete and water. His current world record sits at 90 feet. He’s gunning for 100.

If anyone’s got the credentials to pull this off, it’s Raha. The guy’s collected 13 X-Games medals—seven of them gold. He’s spent years honing his craft at the absolute highest level of the sport, which is exactly the kind of pedigree you need when you’re attempting something this insane. This isn’t recklessness; it’s precision athleticism wrapped in audacity.

The whole thing’s happening to celebrate the grand opening of OMNIA Dayclub&Skybar, and yes, Raha plans to celebrate afterward with his team and family at the venue. The jump goes down at 2 PM on Sunday, and if you can’t make it to Sin City, the whole thing will stream online. Whether you’re watching live or from your couch, you’ll want to see this one. It’s the kind of moment that reminds you why people still take death-defying risks in front of massive crowds—because sometimes, history demands it.