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Location |
Mason, Ohio, USA |
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Opened |
1972 |
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Riders per hour |
2,640 |
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Height |
88 feet (26.8 meters) |
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Top speed |
61 mph (98.2 km/h) |
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Length |
3,415 feet (1040.9 meters) |
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0 | |
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Steepest Drop |
45° |
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Maximum G-Force |
5.5G |
Racer is a wooden racing out and back roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. Racer opened as the world's fastest roller coaster in 1972. The ride sparked a "coaster renaissance" and a revival of wooden roller coasters. It is often credited with beginning the second golden age of roller coasters.
Ride Experience[]
The ride has two separate tracks, one carrying blue trains, and the other carrying red trains.
Photo Gallery[]
The drop