Nürburgring launched coaster

[TPDave]

At least Intamin can get the coaster (Kingda Ka) up and running without any problems.

 

Ha!

 

Ring racer definitely has more fundamental flaws, but Kingda Ka hasn't been completely untainted...

[window]

Is there any update on this coaster?

 

Matt

[coasterlover420]

^^Yes, but Kingda Ka didn't EXPLODE :O

[The grammar of that translation certainly makes it hard to read]

 

What about LSMs? Aren't they a little different in terms of waste?

Yes, because LIMs actually need more power to induce a current in the fins on the train, whereas LSMs have a permanent magnetic field that the LSMs interact with. LIMs actually don't have a field they can interact with until a current is sent through the stators to induce a field in the copper fins.

[SharkTums]

^^The update is pretty much what I posted a month or two back. Don't count on this coaster EVER opening.

 

Looks like Ferrari World will have quite a nice record breaker on their hands!

[TXman308]

I know this old but if anyone wanted to see a video of Ring Racer Launching (Full view)

 

http://vimeo.com/5591031

[robbalvey]

^ Yes it's old, that video is from a year ago and testing videos have already been posted in this thread.

Edited October 30, 2010 by robbalvey

[Jds03]

I just realized that Formula Rossa completely erased my acknowledgment of this ride's existence.

[beatle11]

^I'm sure your not the only one. They definitely failed on this attempt. Won't be the fastest coaster now.

[LcHg5265]

While Formula Rossa has a faster top speed, the proposed (if it ever opens) acceleration on Ring Racer would be much greater. I feel like the launch on Ring Racer would be significantly more intense than Formula Rossa.

[SoCalCoasters]

But is that a good thing? The human body can only handle so much, with faster accleration, the ride could cause discomfort.

 

Just a thought...

[Midgetman82]

I just realized that Formula Rossa completely erased my acknowledgment of this ride's existence.

You're not alone!

 

This coaster does look like it has a very short distance for acceleration, but I don't think it would kill people. It would look more like the G-Force ride that used to be in Fun Town USA in Florida, except it would keep going and do some stuff.

[SharkTums]

Did we ever do the calculations and figure out the theoretical acceleration of Ring Racer? I firmly believe that the acceleration of Dodonpa should not be surpassed as that was truly the limit of the human body. IIRC we had said that Ring Racer would have had a less forceful launch than Dodonpa, but more than almost any other launched coaster.

[Hhappy]

time to revive this topic

 

It will probably not be the fastest coaster anymore.. but it looks like it will open next year..

 

Now i'm wondering (probably missed it (or dreaming too much)) but will this have new (4 in a row) trains or the original trains??

[Moose]

^Is the (second) fastest coaster in the world really all that "family-friendly"?

Edited November 19, 2010 by Moose

[Hhappy]

^don't know.. which brings the next question..

Will it still operate at the planned speed or will they slow it down to make it more family friendly (with new trains)?

[Lamoure]

^don't know.. which brings the next question..

Will it still operate at the planned speed or will they slow it down to make it more family friendly (with new trains)?

 

I think it will slow down, TO make it family friendly AND hopefully don't hurt people any more while exploding

 

Another theory: Maybe a new 4seats-hyper will be build at the "ring".. but if i'm looking at the financial fiasco.. never

[robbalvey]

You guys are reading WAAAAY too much into that sign. The "family friendly" part was not tied into Nurburgring, it was just advertising that they "can" do family rides with this system, if a park wanted something like a Powder Keg designed for them.

 

I was probably just poor placement of the sign.

[Moose]

^I'm sorry I caused the confusion. I fully realised they weren't related, and was commenting on the poor signage.

[Hhappy]

darn it, i had a feeling i would be dreaming a little too much.. but it never hurst to have some hopes/dreams.

 

Thanks for clearing them up.

[aceospades1250]

Did we ever do the calculations and figure out the theoretical acceleration of Ring Racer? I firmly believe that the acceleration of Dodonpa should not be surpassed as that was truly the limit of the human body. IIRC we had said that Ring Racer would have had a less forceful launch than Dodonpa, but more than almost any other launched coaster.

 

The acceleration in Gs is defined by:

 

G = s/(t*g)

 

G= #of Gs

s = speed in m/s

t = time

g = gravity, 9.8m/s^2

 

By my calculations Dodonpa pulls an incredible 2.71 Gs during it's launch. Ring Racer should pull 2.44 Gs, which is about halfway between Xcelerator's launch and Dodonpa's.

 

It will still be one hell of a ride!

[matteocrepaldi]

Does anyone have any update about this coaster?

[Hhappy]

Latest info i found online was that the first tests have taken place (again)

no solid info regarding opening date etc..

Edited March 19, 2011 by Hhappy

[Hhappy]

time for another update:

 

source

 

RingRacer is scheduled to open in June (this year) with a speed of 160km/hour. For the planned top-speed of 217 km/hour more testing is needed. Runs with this speed should be plausible from 2012..

Edited March 25, 2011 by Hhappy

[freefallXL]

At least i hope it will *running contunuatly. Sad story so far, but well S&S seems to have several problems at this time. I like S&S Power, they made a few good coaster so far (Powder Keg: A Blast in the Wilderness as example, i like that fun-machine). I hope for this project that there will be no million grave and the coaster is finally running without interference. Instead of ending in disaster and in the scrapyard.

[Hhappy]

Video from the first tests this year (march 5th) has surfaced..

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsj-D4wigpU

 

Guess they take it easy and will built up the launch speed till opening day