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This landmark attraction at the Las Vegas Nascar Cafe launches riders on a thrilling journey at speeds of up to 70 mph. Speed The Ride uses Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) to propel the roller coaster. Starting inside the Nascar Cafe, the LIMs launch the train outside and along the Las Vegas Strip. Diving into a tunnel passengers enter a vertical loop before being propelled by the LIMs a second time to reach 70 mph. Shooting through the Sahara marquee the course soon ends with a 90-degree, 224-foot tall vertical spike that the train ascends before reversing directions. The thrills continue when the train repeats the course, this time traveling backwards.
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Steel | Launched Shuttle | Premier Rides, Inc. |
| Height: 224 feet | Drop: 224 feet |
| Angle Of Descent: 90 degrees | Top Speed: 70 mph |
| G-force: 3.5 G's | Length: 1,365 feet |
| Inversions: 2 | Launch: LIM |
| Trains: 1 - 24 passenger | Ride Time: 45 seconds |
Second launch accelerates the train from 35 mph to 70 mph in two seconds.
Height Requirement: Must be at least 54-inches tall
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