General Lee Replica Soars 150 Feet in Kentucky Stunt—And It Was Wild
You could hear the crowd gasp as that bright orange Dodge Charger—yep, the one with the Confederate flag and “01” plastered on the side—revved up and shot down the ramp. And then? Pure magic. For a split second, the General Lee replica hung in the air like it had forgotten gravity existed, flying a crazy 150 feet over some Kentucky fountain before slamming back down with a screech. Stunt driver Raymond Kohn? Absolute legend. Hundreds saw it live, and honestly, their phones probably caught better footage than my shaky hands ever could.
Why the General Lee Still Matters
Let’s be real—this isn’t just some old car. Growing up in the 80s, “The Dukes of Hazzard” was basically required viewing at my cousin’s place. That Charger jumping over stuff? Iconic. The show wrapped decades ago, but the General Lee’s still the poster child for reckless, seat-of-your-pants fun. And that horn blaring “Dixie”? Cheesy as heck, but you can’t help grinning when you hear it.
Kohn’s replica wasn’t just for show, though. They beefed it up with a monster engine, suspension that could survive a meteor strike, and a roll cage thicker than my uncle’s excuses for skipping yoga. Because landing after a 150-foot flight? Yeah, that’s not exactly gentle.
How the Heck Do You Even Pull This Off?
So picture this: Kentucky, some scenic fountain, and a ramp built like it was meant to launch cars into orbit. Kohn’s been doing stunts forever, but this one took months of planning. Engineers crunched numbers like it was a mathlete competition—get the speed wrong by 2 mph, and suddenly you’re swimming with the fountain koi.
When the Charger hit the ramp, the crowd went dead silent. Then—boom—airborne. Tires spinning like it was trying to run mid-air, Confederate flag flapping like crazy. And the landing? Loud. The kind of loud that makes your teeth rattle. People lost their minds, phones went up, and within hours the internet had its new obsession.
Raymond Kohn’s “Hold My Beer” Moment
“Look, I grew up watching these stunts,” Kohn said afterward, still looking kinda dazed. “But man, wind’s a jerk. One gust and this could’ve been a very different conversation.”
Behind the scenes, it was a circus of mechanics, safety guys in neon vests, and probably some local cop praying they wouldn’t have to file paperwork. Sponsors footed the bill (smart), and EMTs lurked nearby (smarter).
Why Everyone’s Talking About It
Internet did what the internet does—blew it up. TikTok edits, YouTube compilations, the works. Old-school “Dukes” fans got misty-eyed, adrenaline junkies salivated, and honestly? It’s the closest thing to Evel Knievel’s chaos we’ve seen in years. Just with better cameras.
Stupid? Brave? Why Not Both.
Let’s be honest: this stuff is dangerous as hell. One wrong move and Kohn’s starring in a “Don’t Try This at Home” PSA. But that’s the thing—we can’t look away. Towns get tourists, sponsors get clout, and the rest of us get to watch something that feels straight out of a movie.
Bottom Line
Kohn didn’t just jump a car. He bottled that 80s TV magic—the kind that made kids bolt outside to “stunt drive” their bikes off porch steps. Love it or hate it, that Charger hanging mid-air is gonna stick in your brain. Watch the video. Argue about it. And keep an eye out—because someone’s already planning the next “hold my beer” moment.
Want More?
- Full stunt video here (because duh)
- Kohn’s Instagram for chaotic behind-the-scenes stuff
- Road trip idea: Georgia’s “Dukes” filming spots (bring a camera and questionable life choices)
Source: NY Post – US News
