GateKeeper, Wing coaster at Cedar Point, US
GateKeeper is a steel roller coaster at Cedar Point in Ohio where riders sit on the outside of the track as they travel through six inversions. The layout spans 4164 feet and includes several loops that pass close to structures around the park entrance.
The installation opened in May 2013 where two former attractions once stood and required eight months to build. It set several records for this type of coaster when it began operating.
The name refers to the two steel-and-concrete keyhole towers framing Cedar Point's rebuilt main entrance, which trains pass through so riders feel a near-collision. The coaster's griffin-headed trains carry LED lights on the eyes and outer seats, a first for a ride in the park. In 2013 it was the park's most-ridden coaster and placed 28th among steel coasters in the Golden Ticket Awards.
The ride accepts passengers between 52 and 78 inches (132 to 198 centimeters) tall and can carry up to 1710 people each hour. Three trains with eight cars each keep the line moving steadily throughout the park operating day.
The coaster reaches 67 miles per hour (108 kilometers per hour) and features a 170-foot (52-meter) Wing Over Drop element. Riders in the outer seats pass within a few feet of the main entrance gate structure during part of the course.
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