SheiKra - Busch Gardens Tampa
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member RIclimber
N 28° 02.220 W 082° 25.459
17R E 359997 N 3102119
SheiKra was the first dive machine roller coaster in North America. SheiKra first opened in May 2005, on June 16, 2007, SheiKra was converted into a floorless roller coaster.
Waymark Code: WM6VE1
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Built by: Bolliger & Mabillard
Length: 3188'
Height: 200'
Inversions: 1
Speed: 70 mph
Duration: 2:20
Max Angle: 90 Degrees
Elements:
200' tall Lift Hill
145' tall Immelmann
138' tall Hill
Trains: 3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 8 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Etymology: A "sheikra" is a species of African hawk known to dive straight down for its prey.
Maximum Height: 200.00

Construction Material: Steel

Train Type: Multi Car

Car Type: Cars Above Track

Number of Inversions?: 1

Length of Ride: 3,188.00

Duration of Ride (time): 2:20

Water?: No

Included in Admission?: Yes

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Host Park Name: Busch Gardens

Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes

Number of Riders: 24

Top Speed: 70

Manufacturer of Ride: B&M

URL to Host Park: [Web Link]

"Express Pass" Available?: Yes

Minimum Height Required: Not Listed

Link to Ride Details: Not listed
Visit Instructions:

Post a photo of yourself near the entrance of the coaster and try to capture some aspect of the ride. Be sure and describe your ride too!

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