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On a motorway in northwest Germany, Freestyle Motocross rider Luc Ackermann made history by defying physics as he landed a a Tsunami Backflip between two moving trucks – all while clearing a 9-metre-high height control barrier.
- The Jump: Luc Ackermann leapt 40 metres from one moving truck to another on his freestyle motocross bike, soaring over a 9-metre-high motorway barrier at 74 km/h.
- Precision Timing: The take-off relied on fractions of a second – his brother, Hannes Ackermann, signalled the exact moment for the jump.
- Teamwork: Two truck drivers kept their 31-metre vehicles aligned 23 metres apart at constant speed, ensuring a safe landing zone.
- Science in Action: Experts calculated speed, trajectory, and wind conditions to make the jump as safe as possible.
- Emotional Release: Ackermann described the landing as an intense moment following days of critical preparation and meticulous planning: “To have that tension lifted was simply overwhelming. I really celebrated.”
Photos by Predrag Vuckovic, Philip Platzer and Joerg Mitter / Red Bull Content Pool.
That was just crazy best jump I ever seen I can’t stop watching it.!!! 😎