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The Racer
Historic twin-track wooden racing coaster with red and blue trains.
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Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
48"
min height
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Before you ride
Bumpy wooden-coaster track.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Compare both colors when they are running for two slightly different rides.
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The Racer stats
The Racer is a 88-foot roller coaster at Kings Island that reaches 53 mph and drops 82 feet. It was built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, opened in 1972 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
- Model
- Racing wooden coaster
- Opened
- 1972
- Track length
- 3,415 ft
- Top speed
- 53 mph
- Height
- 88 ft
- Drop
- 82 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Twin racing tracks
- Opening-day attraction
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