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People On Lightning Racer Wooden Roller Coaster
Two Lighting Racer Trains Running Alongside Eachother Full Of People Looking Excited
Max Speed50 mph
Ride Height 90 feet
Ride Length6,800 feet (3,400 feet each side)
Ride Time1 minute, 20 seconds
Thrill RatingHigh Thrill Ride

Lightning Racer

The race is on between thunder and lightning! Experience the first wooden racing/dueling coaster in the United States, Lightning Racer® coaster. This double-track wooden roller coaster features two staggered lifts and a thrilling element of competition.
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