Cedar Point announces Dragster!

Sooo.... how bout that name?

Isn't TDD the phone for deaf people?

I think most people will be calling it Dragster. Just like people drop the XL-200 in Magnum.

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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."
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>>A Pre shut-up to anyone who dosen't like the name. Deal, they are not changing it.<<

Top Thrill is corny. Dragster will be the main name.

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I just don't want anyone to start calling it "Draggie".

Or Drag. We don't want to say "Hey honey, I'm going to do Drag, ok?"

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Love,
The Mole

AMEN to that, Chief.

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Hey CoasterBob, congrats on your guess. Mine was off on all counts. As time went on, I discovered a couple wrong assumptions on my part. And I was a little over-optimistic and wished it were taller. But I'm not going to quibble over 30'. It would be a great ride even if we had no idea how tall it was. My apologies, no offense was intended. If we're ever in line together, I'll tell you where I think I went wrong. It has to do with ground elevation differences. You should be able to recognize me - I'll be the guy with the bigass smile on my face!!! ;-))

I'm kinda surprised that they do not talk about the main element as a "top hat" anywhere. Didn't they call it a top hat for Xcelerator?

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Chief Wahoo said:
You want proof that Cedar Point is only concerned with a defined marketing area? Look no further than the Getaway Guides. They don't send them to people in California, Florida, Texas, etc.
The send them to the Michigan, Indiana, Kentucy, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, area etc.
Jeff is correct.

How ridiculous. I live in Florida and I receive a Getaway Guide. They send them to people who request them or enter an email address requesting a brochure or anything. You telling me they only want exposure to that area of the U.S.? Please.

Well, since you are only up there for 1/2 a second I guess it is a minor detail.

Isn't TDD the phone for deaf people?

Yes, but this is TTD. Which I thought was the phone thing until 'Playa corrected me on coasterbuzz.

How ridiculous. I live in Florida and I receive a Getaway Guide.

Good to see I wasn't the only one who didn't get the gist of Wahoo's post. (see previous page for my similar reply and subsequent clearing up of intended idea)

Chief Wahoo said:
You want proof that Cedar Point is only concerned with a defined marketing area? Look no further than the Getaway Guides. They don't send them to people in California, Florida, Texas, etc.

I live in Texas. I get a Getaway Guide. Sorry.

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2003 - Ride Operations

I've got three calls today from friends on the west coast. One from Vegas and two from around L.A...They are all planning trips to CP this summer because of Dragster. I don't know what that means as far as competting with SFMM . But they know...And they are coming.

I don't know if anyone has brought this up yet, but my step-son worked there last year and he heard way back in July rumors of it being over 400'(had anyone else heard this before or after then?). Guess the rumors were right, eh? (P.S. He's going back this Summer-We will try to keep you posted as much as possible...)
*** This post was edited by Bogiehead 1/9/2003 5:13:50 PM ***

I remember someone betting a season pass or something like that about heights being 420 or so... interesting that the person hasnt posted anything...

I know you guys probably wont belive me but scince alot of people kept saying "Dragster this!" and "Dragster that!" I had a hunch it would be Drag Race themed in like some way, like....umm not really themed, but like the logo, or somthing like the launch, and i was like OMG! When I saw the countdown light things! I cant wait to ride this thing! this is gunna be so awsome!!! :)!!!!!!!!!!!

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And some people said that this wouldn't be anything spectacular. Two words...Holy. Crap. But, uh, put those together. It's not supposed to be like a Wrangler jeans ad. It's kinda close to holy, but it's certainly not crap. Rambling...rambling...shut up self...*smack*!

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