Six Flags - St. Louis Announces Evel Knievel Wooden Rollercoaster For 2008
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Officials at Six Flags, St. Louis recently announced that they are adding a new wooden rollercoaster, called the Evel Knievel in 2008. This rollercoaster is expected to cost 7 million dollars to build, and will be the third wooden coaster at the park.
“The unpredictability and high energy of this coaster makes it the perfect way to pay tribute to the king of adrenaline, Evel Knievel,” said David Roemer, President of Six Flags St. Louis.
A daredevil’s dream, the 2,700-ft. ride experience begins with an 80-ft. first drop at a 90 degree left turn angle, which is answered with a 55-ft. double down drop. Sixteen hills follow with camelbacks, a 40-ft. fan curve and multiple high-banked turns at up to 67 degree angles. Standing 82-ft. tall and traveling 50 mph, this intense coaster crosses over itself
an incredible 14 times while making frequent and tight directional changes. Evel Knievel will boast two 24-passenger trains of GCI’s own Millennium Flyer cars specially designed to maneuver the ride’s sharp turns and high banks on a dime while providing an exceptionally
smooth ride.
The ride will open mid-season 2008 and will be located in the front of the park, nearby the Log Flume and the Moon Antique Cars.
Look for this great ride coming soon!
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