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Who Makes Top Thrill Dragster?
Intamin
Top Thrill Dragster/Manufacturers
How long did it take to build Top Thrill Dragster?
Top Thrill Dragster was the second hydraulically-launched roller coaster built by Intamin, opening a year after Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm. The train is launched to 120 mph in 4 seconds….Top Thrill Dragster.
| Cedar Point | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sandusky, Ohio, USA |
| Cost | $25,000,000 USD |
Why is Top Thrill Dragster closed 2021?
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WOIO) – Cedar Point announced today that the Top Thrill Dragster will remain closed for the 2021 season following an incident where a guest was injured by an object that fell from the ride.
When was the Top Thrill Dragster built at Cedar Point?
May 4, 2003
Top Thrill Dragster/Opened
How many people died at Cedar Point?
In 1989, two boys leaped out of the Logger’s Run ride, also at California’s Great America. One of the boys died. Certainly, blame cannot be leveled at the park for this incident. Unfortunately, the naïveté of young and foolishly adventurous boys was responsible for this tragic event.
Is Top Thrill Dragster closing?
As a result, Top Thrill Dragster will remain closed for the 2021 season. The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority and we refuse to operate any ride or attraction without total confidence in its safety.
How much did the Top Thrill Dragster make?
OHIO: Top Thrill Dragster. Built in 2003, the Top Thrill Dragster is a 17-second thrill ride that cost $25 million to build. It reaches a height of 420 feet and a top speed of 120 mph, which is nothing to sneeze at. You can find it at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
Has anyone ever died on a ride at Cedar Point?
In 2015, a Cedar Point roller coaster accident killed a man. This hasn’t been the only ride that ended badly at Cedar Point, or at amusement park roller coasters across the country. Too many people have died or suffered serious injuries when what was planned to be a day of fun turned into tragedy.
Is Top Thrill Dragster getting removed?
The amusement park officially announced Thursday it will shut down Top Thrill Dragster for the remainder of the 2021 season in order to conduct a “careful, methodical and thorough” investigation into the ride’s safety.
How many times has Top Thrill Dragster rolled back?
This happened three times on Top Thrill Dragster. All three times, a ride mechanic had to take an elevator to the top, and give the train a small push so it could complete the ride. It has also happened twice on Stealth at Thorpe Park, both during early morning tests.
Has anyone fell off a roller coaster at Cedar Point?
In August 2021, at a Cedar Point Roller Coaster ride in Sandusky, OH, a woman was hit by a metal part that came loose from a roller coaster car and flew through the air. She suffered a serious head injury.
What fell off the Top Thrill Dragster?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture said a woman who was struck by an object from the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster at Cedar Point was hit in the head by a bracket the size of the average adult male’s hand. The incident happened on Aug. 15 while the woman was waiting in line for the ride.