Dragster Cam is Back... sorta.

Even though it's not posted on Cedar Point's site yet, I noticed today that the Dragster Cam started broadcasting again.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/_upload/cpcam/dragstercam.jpg

Oh, i love it but it never lasts :(

Yeah, it hasn't updated. It sure does have its share of problems.

By looking at that pic it looks like they fixed PT's lights too.

What do you mean it hasn't updated? I just clicked on it and it said 10:20am. This isn't like viewing it on CP's site. It won't refresh every minute by itself. You need to click refresh.

10:30 am and that parking lot is EMPTY.

I wonder how long before they plug it back into the webcam app.

It won't be long. :)

Oh I see now. I didn't refresh it before.

10:30 am and that parking lot is EMPTY.

Yes, isn't the last week in August great?

Attendance must be up, because the reason it "broke" before was so the park could hide attendance problems!

Stop laughing. There are actually people out there who will tell that to you with a straight face.

Just when you thought it could not get more absurd ... :)

The lot sure filled up since 10:30. I used to go this last week of August for a couple of days with family, since about 2003. This is the first year we didn't. Every year it seemed to get busier. Now with so many kids still on their summer vacation the park is just like it is through July and early August, but with an earlier closing time. Hopefully next year they consider a 10pm closing time for all of August.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/webcams/index.cfm

It's back on the page, Thanks Tony :) Now I can check how long the Dragster line is!

And it's gone again. :(

It's Back.

Well, you can get to the cam from the direct link above, but it's not on the main webcam page.

The DragsterCam has been a bit of a challenge this year. I intend on keeping it up over the weekend, and if we experience more downtime, I will likely relocate it to a more permanent, stable area in the park.

We've done everything we can over the summer to make adjustments to the electronics, power and lens. I'm afraid we're out of options.

I do apologize. Trust me, I think it gives an amazing view of the park and will hate to see it go.

^^I hope you've at least consulted MacGyver or either Chuck Norris or Bob Sanders before you've considered all options expended!!!

Because if you ask me, the Dragster Cam works when Chuck Norris tells it to!! ;)

^^Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.:)Thanks for letting us know Tony.

Thanks Tony, it's gotta be hard maintaining a camera thats 300 feet + in the air that being exposed to all the elements. Just let us know when you need suggestions on where to put it next if you need to :)

I suggest Power Tower

^How's that going to differ from where it's at now?:)

It Would be different. It wouldn't be accessible.