Hometown Square · Roller coaster
Whizzer
A scenic spiral-lift family coaster that weaves through trees and curves close to the ground.
Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
36"
min height
Before you ride
Low seating and tight curves; riders who have trouble entering low cars should check accessibility.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Ride after sunset when the wooded course feels especially fast.
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Whizzer stats
Whizzer is a 70-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Great America that reaches 42 mph and drops 45 feet. It was built by Anton Schwarzkopf, opened in 1976 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Anton Schwarzkopf
- Model
- Speedracer
- Opened
- 1976
- Track length
- 3,100 ft
- Top speed
- 42 mph
- Height
- 70 ft
- Drop
- 45 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 15 sec
- Height requirement
- 36 in
💡 Fun facts
- One of the last surviving Schwarzkopf Speedracer coasters
- Recognized as an ACE Coaster Landmark
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