I'm Suing, My Neck Hurts: Roller Coaster Hits 60 MPH In 1.8 Seconds, 120 MPH In 2.8 Secs
Apparently the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster has existed at CedarPoint amusement park (Sandusky, OH) since 2003, and you all know what that means: it's just about time for me to get around to posting it! Anyway, this is a point-of-view video showing the acceleration (NSFW link) to 120 MPH in just under three seconds. WHEE! And by 'WHEE!' I mean 'BLAAAAH!' and sorry to everyone sitting behind me. You know I can't resist amusement park hotdogs!
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Dragster roller coaster goes 0 to 120mph in 2.8 seconds [dvice]
Thanks to Blaqk Panda, who really did get sick on a roller coaster once and ruined a family's Disney vacation.
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