Racer - Kings Island, OH
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silverquill
N 39° 20.636 W 084° 15.912
16S E 735678 N 4358511
The Racer is an out and back, traditional wooden racing coaster, where two tracks mirror each other. In 1982 one side began to run with the trains facing backward, which made the Racer the first backward racing coaster in the world.
Waymark Code: WM1ZW9
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2007
Views: 84
The classic woodie with two separate ride experiences. Take a thrilling ride forward or backwards on the original racing coaster at the park. With a top speed of 61 mph and 3,415 feet of track on each side, this legendary coaster provides great air and even greater thrills.
The Racer is an out and back, traditional wooden racing coaster, where two tracks mirror each other. The Racer is accredited for beginning the second golden age of the roller coaster. In 1982 one side began to run with the trains facing backward, which made the Racer the first backward racing coaster in the world.