Gurnee, Ill. (August 2, 2011) – Go Big, Go Backwards. Get ready to race down the tallest, fastest and longest racing wooden roller coaster in the world, facing the opposite direction. Six Flags Great America announces plans to run the blue side of the American Eagle coaster backwards, Monday, August 8 through Saturday, September 17. For thirty years, the racing wooden coaster has given passengers a vast, eagle's-eye view of the park. Now fans of the double-tracked coaster can experience the 147-foot drop at 66 miles per hour from a different view.
“No matter how many times you have been on the American Eagle nothing compares to the thrill of racing down the 15 story drop facing the other direction. Riding the coaster backwards, not knowing what turn or drop is coming next, it’s a completely different experience,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flag Great America Park President. “The last time American Eagle went backwards was in 2005. Due to popular demand, we brought back the experience to celebrate the coaster’s 30 year milestone.”
American Eagle is the tallest, fastest and longest racing wooden roller coaster in the world. The iconic coaster features a 147ft drop, is 4,650 feet in length, travels at 66 mph and spans an area of 237,000 feet, nearly 5 football fields back-to-back. American Eagle has delivered over 45 million thrilling rides to families since it was built in 1981 and is home to “Tiny” the famous 200 lb. spider that makes her return to the side of the coaster every Fright Fest.
Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a FREE water park, spectacular shows and three children’s themed areas.
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