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Rides: The Racer (Reverse)
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Park:   Kings Island (travel info)
Ride Type:   Wooden Coaster
Status:   Operating since 1972
Category:   Twin
Designer:   John Allen
Builder:   Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Cost:   $1,200,000
Length:   3415'
Drop Angle:   45°
Max Speed:   61 mph
Duration:   2:30
Capacity:   1320 pph
Arrangement:   Two 5-car trains that hold 30 riders/train.
Visits:   471
Rating:   This Ride's Rating Is: 4


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Ride Restrictions:
Minimum height restriction:   48 in.

History:
The Racer is often credited with as being the roller coaster that initiated the second golden age of roller coasters.


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Reviews
vidgms2

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 274

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A different ride in every seat. In the front you can't see whats in front of you and each time you ride it is a different experience.

4-19-04 0:11:28
wickedtwist1

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 51

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This was brutal. I couldn't wait to get off the thing, and I don't say that much about roller coasters. I will never ride this thing again. It was a different experience ridding the whole thing backwards.

1-28-05 22:26:26
Phil

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9164

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Not much fun, as I find going backwards to be stupid. It was also a bit rough.

3-2-05 17:44:44
RllrCoasterFan

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 745

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It was rough but worth it. The air time going backwards is fun and is a surprise since you can't see where you are going.

3-23-05 19:17:00
James

Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 10550

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I like backwards better then forwards. Backwards airtime is always fun.. But the ride itself isnt to good.

6-19-05 14:10:24
PKI-knowitall

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 12

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This to me is an awesome experiance...i mean..think about it... u can actually experiance the same ride forwards and backwards! thats soo cool...BUT!! there is a downside...it is kind of shakey..but hey! all modern woodies r shakey...some of the best out there r pretty wild!! so...u could try it this way...ride the frontwards first and then as soon as thats over, switch to the backwards...u will see a MAJOR improvement! 8/10

7-8-05 19:00:32
Coaster JACK

Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 160

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This ride was bad!

3-9-06 9:34:53
tkexb173

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 137

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It feels like a crazy recliner. They should rename it Lazyboy-The Ride!

3-23-06 8:03:47
pkiknowitall

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28

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Awesome ride! Forwards is fun, but backwards is way better! Make sure you put your hands up on the first drop! 5/5

6-27-06 13:27:35
coastrfreak2000

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 797

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I found backwards better. Much smoother. Backwards airtime is awesome!

8-7-06 15:57:34
Freddie

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 170

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Better than forwards... smooth and had a little bit of air.

8-15-07 12:02:54
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