Stinger

Stinger General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Dorney Park Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA Status Removed Operated Operated April 28, 2012 - 2016 Opened April 28, 2012 Opening Cost Height restriction Statistics Manufacturer Vekoma Builder Designer Type Steel- Inverted- Shuttle Type Model Invertigo Riders per train 28 Riders per hour Lift/launch system Height 160 feet Drop 138 feet Top speed 55 mph Length 1,014 feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration 1:30 Inversions 3 (track) 6 (rider) Steepest drop Maximum g-force 5G Fast Lane available

Stinger (previously known as Invertigo) was a Vekoma Inverted Shuttle Coaster located at Dorney Park. It was previously located at California's Great America and known as Invertigo. The ride was removed as of 2017.

General Info

Stinger is an inverted shuttle coaster featuring special back-to-back seats. The train car is pulled up a tower in reverse and released through a cobra roll element and a vertical loop. The train then ascends another tower and drops to run the course in reverse. The ride is painted royal blue and features a scorpion theming.

2014 Incident

On opening day of the 2014 season (May 2), 2 riders were transported to the hospital for currently unidentified injuries, and the ride was closed until 2015.

Photo Gallery

Stinger Logo

Stinger at California's Great America

Stinger Under Construction

Stinger in operation at Dorney Park.