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| January 18 2025 |
Steve McQueen
Porsche 917 Chassis 022 was offered at auction by Mecum Auctions but failed to sell, with the final bid of $25 million not meeting the reserve price.
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| January 18 2025 |
Steve McQueen
Porsche 917 Chassis 022 is scheduled to be auctioned by Mecum Auctions.
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| 2024 | Bowed out of the Olympus rally to undergo treatment for prior injuries. |
| 2024 | Confirmed his 10th appearance at the upcoming 2025 Race of Champions in Sydney, Australia. |
| December 19 2024 |
Evel Knievel
A new biographical film about Evel Knievel was reported to be in development, with Damien Chazelle directing, William Monahan writing the script, and negotiations with Leonardo DiCaprio to star.
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| February 2024 | Signed as a substitute driver for Jimmie Johnson in the Extreme E electric off-road racing series, partnering with Gray Leadbetter for Legacy Motor Club. The team finished sixth in Rounds 1 and 2 at the Desert X-Prix and scored its first Super Sector in Round 2. |
| 2023 | Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. |
| November 28 2023 | Served as a guest narrator for Disney's Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World. |
| November 16 2023 |
Evel Knievel
The New York Times crossword puzzle paid homage to Knievel with a themed crossword featuring clues about his daredevil persona.
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| July 2023 | Pastrana continued selective participation in powerboat racing, driving for the Pothole Heroes/Alegra Racing team at the Powerboat P1 Sarasota Grand Prix, copiloted by John Tomlinson. |
| April 14 2023 | Released 'Born to Be Wild' album through Cleopatra Records, featuring 13 covers and guest performances from Pete Townshend, Pat Boone, Paul Shaffer, and The Oak Ridge Boys. |
| February 14 2023 | Made the Daytona 500 entry field by scoring the second fastest lap among non-chartered teams. Finished 11th in the race after being turned by Aric Almirola on the final lap. |
| January 2023 | Pastrana announced plans to reduce his offshore racing commitments following the deaths of team manager Ken Block and to focus on family and other racing endeavors. |
| January 17 2023 | Officially announced to attempt the Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, driving the No. 67 Toyota. |
| January 13 2023 | Robbie Knievel died from pancreatic cancer in Reno, Nevada at the age of 60, leaving behind three daughters (Krysten, Karmen, and Maria) and two grandchildren (Analise and Kane). |
| January 13 2023 | Passed away at age 60 from pancreatic cancer |
| 2022 | Wins World Powerboat Championship in Class 1, partnering with British offshore powerboat racer Steve Curtis. |
| 2022 | Pastrana and Steve Curtis secured the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Class 1 World Championship title with the Huski Chocolate Racing Team. |
| 2022 | Ann-Margret starred in the TV Movie A Holiday Spectacular, playing the role of Grandma Margret |
| August 2022 |
Alex Harvill
Guinness World Records officially approved and recognized his May 12, 2012 ramp-to-dirt motorcycle jump.
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| May 14 2022 | Awarded an honorary doctoral degree in Humane Letters by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. |
| 2021 | Won two races in the inaugural Nitro Rallycross series, becoming the 2021 champion by claiming the tiebreaker over Scott Speed. |
| 2021 | Ann-Margret starred in the film 'Queen Bees' playing the role of Margot |
| August 2021 | Surpassed his previous Mount Washington record by more than 16 seconds, driving an 862 hp 'Airslayer' 2020 Subaru WRX STI with a time of 5 minutes, 28.67 seconds. |
| June 30 2021 |
Alex Harvill
Public memorial held for Alex Harvill in his hometown of Ephratra.
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| June 19 2021 |
Alex Harvill
Grant County Coroner's office released findings that Harvill died from blunt force trauma to the torso, likely caused by impact with the motorcycle's handlebars.
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| June 18 2021 |
Alex Harvill
Grant County Sheriff's Office announced an autopsy would be conducted to determine the cause of death.
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| June 17 2021 |
Alex Harvill
Attempted a record-breaking motorcycle jump at the Moses Lake Airshow in Washington, which resulted in a fatal crash during a practice jump.
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| June 17 2021 |
Alex Harvill
Alex Harvill passed away on this date.
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| 2020 | Travis Pastrana joined the Miss GEICO Racing Team to pilot a 47-foot catamaran in offshore powerboat racing, partnering with British racer Steve Curtis and Brit Lilly. |
| December 12 2020 |
Steve McQueen
One of McQueen's Heuer Monaco watches, one of the last six models and one of two held in private hands, was sold for a record US$2.208 million at a Phillips auction in New York City, becoming the most expensive Heuer watch sold at auction.
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| September 23 2020 |
Evel Knievel
Knievel's son Kelly and K&K Promotions filed a lawsuit against Disney and Pixar, claiming the character Duke Caboom in Toy Story 4 was created illegally using Knievel's likeness.
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| September 17 2020 | Announced to run the Las Vegas Truck Series race with Niece Motorsports, marking his first time making more than one Truck start in a season. |
| January 2 2020 |
Steve McQueen
The Bullitt Mustang Hero Car was sold at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee for $3.4 million ($3.74 million after fees).
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| 2019 |
Steve McQueen
McQueen was portrayed by Damian Lewis in Quentin Tarantino's film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
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| 2019 | Ann-Margret was nominated for the Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The Kominsky Method |
| 2019 | Ann-Margret appeared in 2 episodes of Happy! as Bebe DeBarge |
| August 2019 |
Steve McQueen
Mecum Auctions announced the upcoming auction of the Bullitt Mustang Hero Car.
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| 2018 | Returned to the Motocross of Nations with Team Puerto Rico (including teammates Kevin Windham and Ryan Sipes) to raise awareness following Hurricane Maria in 2017. |
| 2018 | Ann-Margret appeared in The Kominsky Method, nominated for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series by the Online Film & Television Association Award |
| 2018 | Ann-Margret appeared in the film 'Papa' portraying the character Barbara |
| July 8 2018 | In Las Vegas, Nevada, Pastrana paid tribute to Evel Knievel by breaking three records in a single night: jumping over 52 cars, 16 buses, and the Caesar's Palace Fountain, with all jumps televised live on History. |
| July 8 2018 |
Evel Knievel
Travis Pastrana from Nitro Circus paid tribute to Evel by recreating three of his most famous record-breaking Las Vegas jumps on a prepared Indian Scout FTR750, dressed in a full Evel Knievel costume.
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| June 2018 |
Steve McQueen
Phillips auction house announced McQueen's Rolex Submariner would be put up for auction in September, but later removed the watch from the auction block due to controversy over its authenticity.
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| January 2018 |
Steve McQueen
At the Detroit Auto Show, Ford unveiled the 2019 Mustang Bullitt, with McQueen's granddaughter Molly McQueen making the announcement. The original 1968 Bullitt Mustang, which had been hidden from public view since 1974, was dramatically driven out during the presentation.
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| 2017 |
Evel Knievel
The Evel Knievel Museum was opened in Topeka, Kansas, featuring his motorcycles, leathers, helmets, wardrobe, and jewelry.
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| 2017 | The Evel Knievel Museum was named one of the Top 10 Best New Attractions by USA Today, recognizing its significant contribution to commemorating the legendary stunt performer's legacy. |
| September 28 2017 |
Steve McQueen
A selected theatrical showing of 'Steve McQueen – American Icon', a film about his life and spiritual journey, took place with an encore presentation on October 10, 2017.
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| July 2017 | Retook the Mount Washington car ascent record in his Subaru WRX STi with a time of 5 minutes, 44.72 seconds. |
| June 4 2017 | Her husband Roger Smith dies after 50 years of marriage. |
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