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Ring Racer
Park Nurburgring Race Track
Park section Unknown
Opening date August 15, 2009 (first opening)

October 31, 2013 (reopening)

Closing date September 3, 2009 (first closure)

November 2013 (second closure)

Height 37.5ft
Drop 37.5ft
Speed 135mph (217km; 0riginal)

99mph (current)

Replaced Unknown
Replaced by Unknown

Ring Racer, stylized as ring°racer, is a Formula-One themed rollercoaster built in the Nurburgring Race Track as part of its 2009 project.

Ride history[]

Early Years (2009)[]

As part of the 2009 Nurburgring Race Track project, ring racer was opened for the first time on August 15, 2009. After months of the ride going smoothly, terror struck on September 3, 2009 when a series of explosions in the ride's pneumatic system caused injuries and broken windows. The ride was immediately closed and has been testing for reopening ever since.

Testing and Reopening (2010-2013)[]

On Halloween 2013, Ring Racer reopened after successfully testing over the last two years, only to close on November of the same year. It is currently SBNO and it's unknown if it will reopen or will be removed.

Ride synopsis[]

The ride begins at a launch pad with a countdown. It then speeds up at 135mph (now 90 mph) in 2 seconds up a titled 37.5 degree hill. It then goes down a hill and into the main building for half a minute. It then curves back outside and into its station.

Trivia[]

Records[]

  • ring racer has been the record-holder ever since it's first opening of fastest rollercoaster on the Earth, beating Kingda Ka at 128mph. 

Statistics[]

  • The roller coaster cost 12.3 Million Euro to produce, as of Rhineland-Palatintate's calculations.
  • The ride was produced by S & S Worldwide.

Photo Gallery[]

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