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American Eagle, Wooden racing roller coaster at Six Flags Great America, Illinois

The American Eagle features two parallel tracks where trains race against each other, reaching speeds of 66 miles per hour over 4,650 feet of track.

When it opened in 1981, this wooden roller coaster stood as one of the tallest and fastest of its kind, designed by renowned engineer Ron Toomer.

The roller coaster design incorporates traditional Southern Yellow Pine construction methods, using over 2 million board feet of timber in its structure.

Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to experience this attraction, which operates seasonally from late spring through early fall at Six Flags Great America.

The coaster includes a double dip drop element on both tracks, allowing passengers on each train to experience synchronized plunges during their parallel races.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 42.36460,-87.93360

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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