Since childhood, orphan Bobby Evel Knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble. Hes determined to leave the mining town of Butte, willing to try any job or scam. Linda Bork agrees to join his adventurous life. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes - as an original, traveling stunt-rider. A nearly fatal jump and fall at Caesars Palace bring national fame. An unprecedented manned rocket canyon jump proves a nightmare challenge.