Red Bull has constructed a special ramp to be used by Rhys “Millen, a champion drifter and movie stunt driver hailing from New Zealand, who will attempt the first-ever backflip of an off-road racing truck.” Video after the break.

So here’s a look at the jump they’ve build which includes a “flipper” near the top to help launch the truck into a rotation right at takeoff, presumable keeping the truck and giant-balled man inside safe to land right-side-up. The jump will be broadcast live on ESPN on New Years Eve

[via Gizmodo]

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