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Remake of an Iconic Cruiser From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Jump in Somerset
- On June 28, 2025, stunt driver Raymond Kohn performed a 150-foot jump in a replica General Lee car over Somerset, Kentucky's Fountain Square during the Somernites Cruise festival.
- The stunt honored the 1980s TV show The Dukes of Hazzard, which featured the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger called General Lee, inspiring this 25th annual Somernites Cruise event.
- Kohn's team spent months preparing the car with safety features like a roll cage and push bar, and the event drew 35,000 spectators along with stars John Schneider and Byron Cherry for meet-and-greets.
- Kohn stated, "You get one shot at it," emphasizing the life-and-death risk, while Somernites Executive Director Keith Floyd said, "Praise the Lord, everybody's safe," after Kohn safely landed despite car damage.
- The successful stunt brought national attention and celebrated a legacy of over $250 million invested in Somerset's community through Somernites Cruise over 25 years, supporting local economy and events.
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“General Lee” stuntman REVEALS ALL about the fountain jump
A stuntman took the internet by storm when he jumped a "Dukes of Hazzard" General Lee replica over a fountain in Somerset, Kentucky. The driver, Northeast Ohio Dukes founder Raymond Kohn, joins Glenn Beck to reveal what happened behind the scenes, why he did the jump, and where he wants to jump next (hint: it would involve President Trump)! TranscriptBelow is a rush transcript that may contain errorsGLENN: There was something just amazing that h…
‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Replica Car Jumps 150 Feet Over Fountain in Kentucky: ‘Praise the Lord, Everybody’s Safe’
During the Somernites Cruise event on June 28 in Somerset, KY., stuntman Raymond Kohn drove a replica of the “Dukes of Hazzard” car known as the General Lee over the town’s fountain square (via Commonwealth Journal). The car jumped 150 feet in front of an audience of fans and locals. According to the local outlet, […]
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