They also showed off their individual and combined skills, including stunning feats of balance, machine control, courage and teamwork.
The jaw-dropping leap off the ramp by several riders over 13 men and three cars had the crowd cheering in disbelief.
It was one of the highlights among activities lined up in conjunction with the launch of the regiment in Felda Gunung Besout 1.
The event was launched by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Also present was Felda Vision Generation Alliance (GWGF) chairman Tan Sri Rozali Ismail.
It was the fifth such launch after the Felda Selangor Territorial Army launch in Felda Gedangsa, the Felda Johor Territorial Army company in Felda Nitar, the Felda Terengganu Territorial Army in Felda Gugusan Kerteh, and the Felda Sabah Territorial Army in Felda Sahabat 3.
Rozali said the formation of territorial armies in Felda settlements would be extended to all 317 Felda schemes nationwide.
He said their setting up were aimed at educating the Felda community on the duties and roles of the voluntary territorial armies.
"It also provides a platform for the younger generation of the Felda community to join in the regiment, provided they are qualified.
"Ultimately, we hope to increase the number of territorial armies nationwide in line with government's efforts," he said.
Towards this end, Rozali said they aimed to increase the membership of territorial armies by roping in children of Felda settlers.
"We also want to foster closer rapport among Felda settlers, territorial armies and GWGF.
"Hopefully, this will help in the fight for the cause of the next Felda generation," he added.
Meanwhile, the launch saw the participation of some 100 territorial armies from all of Perak's Felda schemes.
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