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Racer
1982-2007 – Trains on one side ran facing backwards.
Visit Kings Island to ride this attraction.
Racer
Kings Island
Kings Island's Racer is an "out and back" traditional wooden racing coaster when the two tracks mirror each other. The Racer is credited for beginning the second golden age of the roller coaster. In 1982 one side of this roller coaster began to run with the trains facing backward, which made the Racer the first backward racing coaster in the world.
Roller Coaster Details
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Wood | Out and Back Racer | John Allen, PTC |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 88 feet | Drop: 83 feet |
| Angle Of Descent: 50 degrees | Top Speed: 53.3 mph |
| Length: 3,415 feet | Trains: 4 - 30 passenger |
| Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. | Ride Time: 2 minutes, 30 seconds |
Racer Facts
1982-2007 – Trains on one side ran facing backwards.
Ride capacity: 1,320 passengers per hour, per side
Estimated cost: $1.2 million
Train has five cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Ride capacity: 2,640 passengers per hour
Height requirement: Riders must be at least 44 inches tall
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