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Thrill Dragster
Cedar Point |
 At 420 feet, this is the tallest coaster in the world! |
 Riders are launched from 0 to 120 mph in 4 seconds. Amazing! |
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courtesy of www.coastergallery.com,
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Thrill Dragster Facts
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Cars
per Train: Five cars on each train; three four-passenger and two two-passenger
cars
Train Capacity: 16 people Hourly Capacity: 1,500 riders/hour Type of Coaster: Steel launched out and back Launch Speed: 0-120 mph in 4 seconds Drop Speed: 120 mph Year Opened: 2003 Claims to Fame: First roller coaster EVER to top 400 feet, first coaster EVER to reach speeds of 120 mph |
Lift
Height : 420 Feet
Lift Hill Angle: 90 degrees Vertical Drop: 400 feet Vertical Drop Angle: 90 degrees Track Length: 2,800 feet Notable Features: Hydraulic launch system, magnetic braking system, tiered seating on the coaster’s cars for better viewing (similar to stadium seating) Cost: $25 million |
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Top Thrill Dragster is #1 on my list... I have never ridden a coaster that can compare to this one! It may only be 13 seconds long, but it is by far the most thrilling ride I've ever been on. The launch cannot be adequately described. The g forces that were pushing again me were intense. The rocket up to the top of the tower was so fast that we were at the top before I even realized it. Coming down, it was a view straight down to the ground. At the end, I was speechless. Unbelievable. Incredible. Fantastic. Words can't describe the experience of this coaster! |
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This page last updated on October 3, 2004..
Questions, comments, problems? Please e-mail me at mrsmcelwee@mrsmcelwee.com |
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pictures courtesy of www.coastergallery.com,
used with permission. Thank-you!
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