Racer (Kennywood)
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Racer is a wooden racing roller coaster located at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Built by Charlie Mach and designed by John A. Miller, Racer opened to the public in 1927 and is one of the oldest operating roller coasters in the world.
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Kennywood | |
Location | Kennywood |
Coordinates | 40°23′13″N 79°51′43″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 1927 (1927) |
Cost | $75,000 |
General statistics | |
Type | Wood – Racing |
Manufacturer | Charlie Mach |
Designer | John A. Miller |
Model | Racing |
Track layout | Möbius Loop |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift |
Height | 72.5 ft (22.1 m) |
Drop | 50 ft (15 m) |
Length | 4,500 ft (1,400 m) |
Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 1:32 |
Capacity | 1400 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 46 in (117 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
Designated | 1995[1] |
Designated | February 27, 1987 |
Racer at RCDB |
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It features a Möbius loop layout, in which both of its trains travel along one continuous track. Each train returns to the opposite side of the station from which it began.