Lightning Racer - Hersheypark - Hershey, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
N 40° 17.616 W 076° 39.236
18T E 359424 N 4461657
Dual-track coaster where two seperate trains race to the finish line!
Waymark Code: WM40CY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 26

This coaster opened in 2000 and - in this age of steel - is based on time-honored wooden technology. There are staggered lifts, and you're never quite sure if your train will come in first or second.

Lightning Racer is located at the NE corner of the park - near the Boardwalk & water park.
Maximum Height: 90.00

Construction Material: Wood

Train Type: Multi Car

Car Type: Cars Above Track

Number of Inversions?: 0

Length of Ride: 3,400.00

Duration of Ride (time): 1:20

Water?: No

Included in Admission?: Yes

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Host Park Name: Hersheypark

Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes

Minimum Height Required: 48

Number of Riders: 24

Top Speed: 50

Manufacturer of Ride: Great Coasters, International

URL to Host Park: [Web Link]

Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]

"Express Pass" Available?: No

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