The Racer, Wooden roller coaster at Kings Island, Ohio
The dual-track wooden roller coaster stretches 3,415 feet in length and reaches speeds of 53 miles per hour during its two-minute journey.
Opening with Kings Island in 1972, this John Allen creation sparked renewed interest in roller coasters across the United States during the 1970s.
The roller coaster gained national recognition after its appearance in a 1973 episode of The Brady Bunch television series.
The ride features two separate loading stations with trains departing simultaneously, allowing up to 2,400 passengers to experience the attraction each hour.
From 1982 to 2007, one track operated backwards while the other ran forward, making it the first racing roller coaster to offer this configuration.
Location: Ohio
Part of: Kings Island
GPS coordinates: 39.34370,-84.26470
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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