Corkscrew
Height
70 ft
Speed
46 mph
Length
1,250 ft
The ride begins with a steady ascent up a steel structure, offering riders a momentary view of the surrounding theme park atmosphere before the drop. After a swift descent, the train gains momentum and enters a pair of back-to-back corkscrew elements that twist passengers through the air over the midway. The layout maintains a classic pace, transitioning from the rapid rotations into a final turn and brake run. It is characterized by its tubular steel tracks and the rhythmic sound of the cars navigating the inversions.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Defunct |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Height | 70 ft |
| Drop | 62 ft |
| Max Speed | 46 mph |
| Length | 1,250 ft |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Capacity | 600 riders per hour |