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Vortex

Calaway Park

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This is a standard Arrow Corkscrew roller coaster with two inversions and a double out and back layout. This roller coaster was originally named "Turn of the Century" when it opened.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1982 Steel Corkscrew Arrow Dynamics
  • Height
    70
    feet
  • Drop
    65
    feet
  • Length
    1,250
    feet
  • Top Speed
    45
    miles per hour
  • Inversions
    2
    upside down elements
  • Number Of Trains
    1 - 24 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Arrow Dynamics
     

Vortex Facts & History

Fact: Originally called Turn of the Century this roller coaster was later renamed Corkscrew and then renamed Vortex in 2005.
Double Out and Back Layout
Inversions: Two Corkscrews

Train has six cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Where to Coast

Visit Calaway Park to ride this roller coaster.

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