Desert Race
Height
62 ft
Speed
63 mph
Length
2,133 ft
Desert Race hurls riders across the sand-swept terrain with an explosive burst of speed that transitions immediately into a series of tight, high-speed banked turns. The low-to-the-ground layout emphasizes the sensation of velocity as the train navigates rapid directional changes and sweeping helices. Abrupt airtime hills punctuate the layout, providing sharp moments of weightlessness between the forceful lateral G-forces. It is a relentless sprint through the dunes that maintains its intensity from the initial launch until the final magnetic brakes.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Sit-Down |
| Propulsion | Hydraulic Launch |
| Opened | 2007 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Ingenieurbüro Stengel GmbH |
| Height | 62 ft |
| Max Speed | 63 mph |
| Length | 2,133 ft |
| Duration | 49 seconds |