Stuntman to attempt Knievel's launch over Snake River Canyon

Braun named his rocket "Evel Spirit " after his boyhood hero. It's nearly identical to the model Knievel used for his failed canyon attempt on Sept. 8, 1974. Braun wants to prove Knievel could've made it had his parachute not prematurely deployed.

For three years, Braun tried to launch this project and invested nearly $1.5 million. He's looking to raise another $150,000 .