March 4, 2010

I'm Suing, My Neck Hurts: Roller Coaster Hits 60 MPH In 1.8 Seconds, 120 MPH In 2.8 Secs

Filed Under: and away we gooooooooooo / fast / holy smokes / i'd ride it / it's no screamin' delta demon / neck cramps / no fear / not only would i not pull my lapbar down all the way but i'd keep my hands up the whole time! / omg omg i think i'm gonna die / ouch / roller coaster / scary fast / vroom vroom / whee! / yikes!

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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