Top Thrill Dragster, USA
From series “The Most Thrilling Roller Coasters in the World”Year: 2003. Lenght: 850 meters. Height: 128 meters.
Thousands of travelers flock to the small American town of Sandusky in search of adrenalin. Here, at Cedar Point amusement park, there is one of the tallest roller coasters of the planet - Top Thrill Dragster, which was open in 2003. The height of 90-degree ride’s tower is 128 meters. The trip to its top in a miniature train is a real test of courage. Those who are able to overcome their fear are offered to take one of the 16 seats in a small train, consisting of five wagons. The trip is made alike authentic street racing, so it is unlikely to enjoy a breath of fresh air on the top of the tower. During the trip, passengers will be accompanied by sounds of car engines and the smell of exhaust fumes imitation - they make the ride even more unique and realistic.
The maximum speed of the train is 190 km/h and the length of its path is 850 meters. One of the most dangerous elements of Top Thrill Dragster is spinning fall located at 90 degrees, with a length of 120 meters. These parameters have allowed the ride to become a world leader among thrill places. Despite the fact that some of the more modern roller coasters have replaced as leaders, the thrill of an exciting trip still remains fantastic. Top Thrill Dragster is still one of the most expensive amusements on the planet; $25 million were spent on its construction. Next - Tower of Terror II
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