Groteslurf Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Grand National : just because of the sick airtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Grand National is great, gotta love the "double downs" The only downside for "Nash" is the speed, needs go faster on the return straights to the finishing line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof72 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 ive ridden 3 racing coasters... The Racer at Kennywood Gemini at Cedar Point Dueling Dragons at Universal Studios Orlando i love the Racer, (hometown favorite) ive ridden close to 100 times (im 50, so thats at least twice on each visit, 1 or 2 visits a summer, for the last 40 or so years) the other 2 were great, but ive only ridden on them a few times each so cant really remember with clarity what they were like (Gemini was about 24 years ago and only one visit to Islands of Adventure so far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuman99 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Gwazi, the only one I have been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingRunner Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Rolling Thunder. But Lightning Racer is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I want to say Gemini because of the awesome head choppers and some great air in the back with that pullover, but I'm voting for Kennywood's Racer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 My favorite is Gemini, of the ones I have been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Lightning Racer and Gemini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjohnh Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 The best racer was the Derby Racer from Euclid beach. It's too bad we can't ride it any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I can't think of the last time I saw Gemini get this much love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Gemini. Great airtime, smooth, and you get to slap hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 ^ ditto American Eagle is great too. No wooden coaster that huge normally runs as well, or maintains a paint job as good as Am Eagle. And btw, lightning racer isn't a racing coaster. Even though it has a finish line, its still a dueler. Much like Dragon Challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I'd have to say Gemini is a close second, however, nothing beats American Eagle. It has an incredible first drop and some points of great airtime. Besides the final mini-helix the ride is pretty smooth, especially for such a tall wooden coaster. Also, the way the entire structure lights up at night is just magical. However, Gemini, is almost like a mini Magnum with some fun pops of airtime, it just has those really slow corners, which is why it got 2nd and not 1st for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 The only coaster I've been on when it was racing is Colossus, but I imagine Gemini would be better. Unfortunately, they were only running one track during my visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelinwood Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I've been on gemini, rolling thunder, and the lighting and thunder racers. THe last are the best, and I one twice on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelinwood Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I've been on gemini, rolling thunder, and the lighting and thunder racers. The last are my favortie, and I won twice on them! Plus the layout is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 The only coaster I've been on when it was racing is Colossus, but I imagine Gemini would be better. Unfortunately, they were only running one track during my visit. It seems like they don't race Gemini nearly as much as they used to. I think the past 6 or 7 times I have gone to CP, I have only seen Gemini racing once or twice. It's a shame, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 See signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philthephorce Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I like Kennywood's racer because of the curved hills. They seem to become a factor when the race is really close, and I almost forget how small the ride actually is because I want to WIN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, I am including racers that also duel, as well as racer-style double-track coasters that rarely or never race. Judging the racing aspect, my favorite is easily Lightning Racer. The dispatches are always timed perfectly for racing, and the winner is made clear each time with both visuals and announcements. The layouts are perfectly imaginative and satisfying for a racer-dueler. Of course, winning, whether easily or in a close race, is always fun, but I also enjoy losing because I love the visual effect of "chasing" the other train. The other two racing racers I particularly like are Racer at Kennywood and Gemini. Both feature hand-slapping opportunities and a well-executed racing, chasing aspect. This is how I rate and rank them as overall coaster experiences: 1. Lightning Racer, 8/10 (with a racing bias since they would be mediocre alone) 2. Racer, KI, 7/10 (rough, but some powerful airtime) 3. Gemini, 6/10 (approximate as I rank steel separately, overrated, a bit of airtime) 4. Racer, KW, 6/10 (slight racing bias, as there is only one good drop) 5. Colossus (left), 6/10 (more airtime than expected, but nothing special) 6. Monstre, 6/10 (interesting layouts, decent sensation of speed and one pop of airtime per side) 7. Rolling Thunder, 6/10 (a bit of a fast feel, cute classic layout, not too rough) 8. American Eagle (blue), 5/10 (boring, no airtime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 1. Dueling Dragons (But that never actually races, so it doesn't count 1. Lightning Racer 2. Gemini-CP 3. Racer-KI 4. Racer-KW 5. Colossus 6. Rebel Yell (little to no airtime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinTheAttendant Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 1. Lightning Racers (LOVE that ride) 2. Gemini (I enjoyed slapping hands with strangers) 3. Colossus (it wasn't racing, but it was still surprisingly fun) 4. Rebel Yell - KD (again, wasn't racing, but was fun) 5. Rolling Thunder I'm guessing Superman: EFK doesn't count? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 American Eagle without trims is an admazing coaster. If you ride it backwards it gets even better. But it is usually trimmed to death and they get worse and worse every year. Without trims it actually has great air time and admazing speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger01 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Grand National. Crazy Airtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Dueling Dragons, Lightning Racers, and American Eagle are among my favorite Racers.. Racer, Rebel Yell, and Rolling Thunder are not... I'm not sure what to think of Le Monstre. It's so rough, but the layout gives it potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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