Cedar Point announces Dragster!
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Screamsters 2001
Millennium Force/Screamsters 2002
"Dragster"....Who would have thought?
its gonna be on in afew minutes..........
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2003 - Ride Operations
Not too many contruction photos up which was odd. The videos more than make up for it though. Good to hear from Mr. Jasper again. Everyone sounds pleasantly enthused about Dragster. I must say that I for one am really glad that they stuck with Dragster. All of the other names that have been tossed around were good ideas but none that actually stuck with me like Dragster.
To those who flamed many by insisting that Cedar Point is not a theme park, I hope that you are all genuinely sorry and that you eat your sarcastic comments. I think that all things aside, the theming will make this ride more than just 15 seconds of thrills. The themeing will create an overall pleasant experience while waiting in line. The adrenaline will be pumping as you stand in the middle of Dragster watching your destiny unfold. The station looks amazing as well. Not sure if there are two stations under one roof or if it's just one load/unload station. This will be one hell of an experience.
I hope that this announcement will put a lot of things to rest. I know that now, more than ever, I am aching to hit the Point. Good night and God speed.
Peace I'm Out
*** This post was edited by Andy 1/9/2003 6:32:40 AM ***
Look at that station too! Really cool!
There is going to be a starting block, with a light and everything!
Cedar Point is really going to have a little theme this time. :)
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"I can't make a movie or write a song either, but that doesn't mean I'm not entitled to think they suck."
-Jeff
>>A Pre shut-up to anyone who dosen't like the name. Deal, they are not changing it.<<
Wow I am so amazed, I knew they were going to break the 400 mark. Now I can sleep :) The next question is how may people are going to be camping out in CP's parking lot May 3rd
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No, the other Millenium Force!
JF all the way baby!!!!
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Steelers fans: One team down, three to go!!!!
*** This post was edited by Kel 1/9/2003 6:42:10 AM ***
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"I can't make a movie or write a song either, but that doesn't mean I'm not entitled to think they suck."
-Jeff
>>A Pre shut-up to anyone who dosen't like the name. Deal, they are not changing it.<<
Finally, some "theming" that'll stick! I love it!
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2003 - Ride Operations
Kel said:
Trains look awsome! Ride looks awsome! Just one problem..."Top Thrill Dragster"...couldn't they come up with a little better name?!------------------
Steelers fans: One team down, three to go!!!!
*** This post was edited by Kel 1/9/2003 6:42:10 AM ***
"Top Thrill Dragster" is a play on words with "Top Fuel Dragster."
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-Andy
SFDL-The roller coaster capital of the world
Gravity said:
I didn't like the name at all when I first laid eyes on it. After flipping through the web site, looking at the train designs, and the awesome promo video... it's grown on me and I think it fits perfectly.Finally, some "theming" that'll stick! I love it!
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2003 - Ride Operations
Same here....kinda. I thought the "Top Thrill" was a lil overboard, I thought it messed up the name, but after hearing the announcer dude say it in that video, I fell for it....lol
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OMG! The Space Spiral is leaning!!" Must be the weight of that new air conditioning system everyone keeps hypothesizing about...
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I love the wird Strata Coaster
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Peace I'm Out
I sure love the idea of six trains! 1500 riders per hour sounds like a dream come true as far as capacity goes. I had a chuckle when I read that there is a purple AND a green train on Dragster, I wonder which one will end up in the lake? ;)
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Millennium Force Laps-103
**Vertigo Launches-21**
Vertical constuction started on 9/9. I think the first reports I saw were 9/11 or 9/12.
1500 per hour at 16 per shot. That would be 93.75 launches per hour (one every 38.4 seconds) so I would guess there would be some simultaneous loading. Either that or the capacity is based on how fast the ride could opperate if everyone could get on real fast.
BTW, I was right on the height and drop (420 and 400). I missed the speed 120 (I said 117).
I wish the acceleration was a bit faster. Dodonpa just seems a bit more intense at 0-107 in 1.8 seconds. Maybe that is a lot more intense, I doubt I will be going to Japan to find out. This one will still be very intense though.
Looks like we are getting a themed coaster. Those trains look cool and I think that station looks like a stadium canopy, but I could be wrong. That was just my first impression. The video was certainly suggesting some pretty heavy themeing for Cedar Point.
120 MPH! That sounds real FAST! I can't wait!
and i think that is perhaps why dragster will have a slower rate of acceleration..........
still though....... 0-120 in 4 seconds will be plenty to rip your face off........
still cant believe have you retards thought it wasnt gonna be 400+....
why would they have bothered building something bigger than milli if it wasnt gonna break 400????
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