In one coaster they had: high capacity, graceful aesthetics, and one of the best rides in the country. Kings Island management, in one of the industry's best moves, got exactly what they needed in the Racer. It played an important part of the roller coaster renaissance of the 1970’s.Īuthorities credit the Racer as the inspiration for what has been developed and built since the destructive period from 1945 to 1970, a time when most of the greatest roller coasters ever conceived fell victim to the wrecker’s ball.
The Racer hasn’t been just a mainstay at Kings Island.
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The amount of care that goes into The Racer every year is what has preserved the ride and will keep it around for future generations of thrill seekers to enjoy. Over the winter, a stretch of track from the base of the first drop to the base of the 85-foot tall fourth hill and track from the fifth hill to the base of the turnaround on both the north and south sides was replaced as part of The Racer’s annual offseason maintenance program. In addition to bringing back the original logo on the trains, the park has also gone retro with the ID sign at The Racer entrance.
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The 364-acre amusement and water park is bringing back the original logo that was featured on the trains from its opening with Kings Island in 1972 until 1992, when the park went through a series of logo changes on the ride. With the official opening of the 2021 season less than two weeks away, Kings Island is unveiling a new logo on the front cars of the blue and red trains on the iconic Racer roller coaster.
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