Mr Stratosphere Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I just drove past the sahara and Speed had a full train of riders. So it looks like it reopened today!! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 ^ Does the train still have the OTSRs? As I said previously, I hope they did what other Premier coaster operators have done and removed them. Regardless, this is good news and it's time to visit Las Vegas again! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That's great to hear. Last time my girlfriend missed out due to its closure but I'm glad that we can ride it on our next visit if it remains open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 ^ Does the train still have the OTSRs? As I said previously, I hope they did what other Premier coaster operators have done and removed them. Regardless, this is good news and it's time to visit Las Vegas again! Eric Yes it still has the OTSRs. I'll be riding it later this week. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie_Ray Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I rode it las night. Like stated above, it still has OTSR and the ride felt just the same if not better than before! Tickets are still $10 for a single ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itnotfair Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Best news I've heard all month! Thanks to the Sahara for reopening this ride! Nascar sucks. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I rode it las night. Like stated above, it still has OTSR and the ride felt just the same if not better than before! Tickets are still $10 for a single ride. I am a NASCAR fan myself and I wouldn't care less if the ride was themed to anything else. It looks like a fun ride and that's all that counts. I would like to see the OTSRs gone though like Mr Freeze, Batman and Robin (R.I.P.), Poltergiest, Flight of Fear etc. I've always wondered why Speed: The Ride was never retrofitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Maybe Nevada has the same kind of law that California does regarding OTSRs on coasters with any inversions. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Maybe Nevada has the same kind of law that California does regarding OTSRs on coasters with any inversions. Eric Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about that one. When I was at SFOT I asked the ride attendant about laws on OTSRs for inverting rides. He says that he's never really heard of any such law in any state. Its just the parks' and the ride maker's discression and the insurance companies. If Nevada does have a law like that, we won't be seeing any Schwartzkopf coasters relocated there without abit of modification anytime soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGA_88 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Maybe Nevada has the same kind of law that California does regarding OTSRs on coasters with any inversions. Eric Montezooma's Revenge = No OTSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 ^ That's been brought up every time the Revolution OTSR issue has, and I believe Knott's got a variance of some kind, or it was grandfathered in...I forgot which. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 There is no law in California regarding OTSR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I've always wondered why Speed: The Ride was never retrofitted. Well the ride itself isn't bad with headbanging or anything like that. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksthetaco Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thought I'd throw this out there. Has anyone heard about the last promotion they had at the Speed Cafe? THE BOMB?!?! It's a 6 POUND by 2 FOOT burrito!! WTF!?!? Your prize for conquering this monstrosity? UNLIMITED RIDES ON SPEED and a t-shirt. Six pounds of puke......Last time I dropped into the cafe they only have a wall of shame of people who couldn't finish it. (If that's the case you get a shirt that says "Wienie" instead of "I conquered the bomb!") So look out for a new Man Vs. Food to bump ridership or another challenger could appear. (Robb...looking at you ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 ^ That's been brought up every time the Revolution OTSR issue has, and I believe Knott's got a variance of some kind, or it was grandfathered in...I forgot which. Eric That's because Tim Burkhart (or whatever the hell his last name is) has no problem with lying to us. When you get literally three different answers (all contradictory of each other) for more then one of the same question, yeah take everything the guy says with a grain of salt. But this isn't about liars, this is about Speed lol. I have to agree with Mr Stratosphere in that the ride doesn't have many places for you to get your head bashed in. It would be awesome if they eventually got the new restraints, but as of my last ride they were not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 They're not getting new restaints because the owners intend to get rid of the coaster the first chance they can. They intended to remodel the whole property before the economy tanked. http://www.vegastodayandtomorrow.com/saraha.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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