Six flag is to Build World’s Fastest Wooden Roller Coaster
Six flags Great America announced that its edifice a new wooden roller coaster, named Goliath . It will go at speeds of up to 72 mph.
"The theme park north of Chicago says it'll break two other records for wooden coasters: It will have the tallest drop at 180 feet and the steepest drop at 85 degrees. Construction begins this fall, and it is scheduled to open in spring of 2014.
"Holding three world records, Goliath is the most tremendous coaster of
its variety and provides adrenaline rush like no other," the website says.
"Riders will elevate up to touch the sky atop the 165-foot lift hill.
Then, you'll flog over the peak and surmount the world's tallest and steepest
hart-racing drop, at an unbelievable 180 feet and a near-vertical 85 degrees.
You'll reach the bottom of this gut-wrenching slope before you even have time
to scream."
Record Breaking Facts
• Fastest wooden roller coaster – 72 miles-per-hour
• Tallest drop on a wooden roller coaster – 180 feet
• Steepest drop on a roller coaster – 85 degrees
• Tallest drop on a wooden roller coaster – 180 feet
• Steepest drop on a roller coaster – 85 degrees
Goliath will make its home in the County Fair section of the park. Construction begins this fall and Goliath is scheduled to open spring of 2014.
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