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Rides: The Racer (Forward)
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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:   521
Rating:   This Ride's Rating Is: 3


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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
Phil

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9164

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This ride would have been pretty enjoyable if it wasn't for the roughness. There was some pretty good airtime, but it didn't make up for the rough ride.

3-2-05 17:54:59
RllrCoasterFan

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 745

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Better going forwards and was a bit rough though. Still a lot of fun, if you want a different experience ride in the train going backwards...if not just ride forwards and go on to Beast.

3-23-05 19:18:43
James

Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 10566

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3rd crappyest coaster in the park.... Only being better then SOB and Beast....

6-19-05 14:11:02
PKI-knowitall

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 12

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Ok this was a definate rough ride...girls watch out...dont forget to wear a sports bra or something...omg it kills!! but neways...its not the best in the park...but its still a classic! 7/10

7-8-05 19:04:03
tkexb173

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 138

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Good ride with airtime. Unfortanitly, they don't race all the time.

3-20-06 18:09:35
pkiknowitall

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28

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Lots of fun with tons of air (backwards is better)

7-23-06 13:37:17
KY_THRILLBILLY

Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 237

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I believe this was the first wooden roller coaster I ever rode, it got me a head start on being a coaster enthusiasts. To me this coaster holds sentimental value, ands it just a great coaster. I plan on visiting this coaster again this summer and I cant wait.

10-4-06 13:12:54
SFGAFan4

Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 931

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Wanted to go backwards, but it was closed. The ride was okay.

8-5-07 12:11:52
Freddie

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 170

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No airtime and jack hammers through the whole ride. This thing needs some serious retracking....

8-15-07 12:03:41
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