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I believe they have stated many times Racer will never run backwards again as it never was designed to go backwards and PTC's instructions were to run it forwards only.

True with PTC trains, but what if they replaced the trains with ones that a manufacturer says could go backwards.... Remember once upon a time they said Winterfest would never come back either... Never is a long time and personnel and ownership and technology change...

https://www.kingsislandgear.com/collections/new-apparel/products/racer-tee Here is the link to the shirts and in the Facebook post KI mentions "Whoops! Our printer got this one "Backwards!" This version of the soft style Gildan tee will be available for a limited time only. Free Shipping offer applies to this item only. " This seems like oddly specific use of word backwards and the fact its being sold as official merch makes me believe this is a subtle tease for a backwards racer side once again. I mean the GP absolutely loved when it went backwards and i still hear people talking about how much they miss it. Including enthusiasts. So what do you guys think about it?

According to this article, if everything goes as planned, it should be completed by 2024 which imo is likely around the time we may see our Vortex replacement. If so, I think we'll see some nice economic boost to the general area over those next few years with the opening of this complex and a big new attraction at KI. Just my opinion and nothing is confirmed and I am still not sold on this actually happening knowing the history with developments similar to this. Honestly, I think if this falls through I think it would be cool if they could move this project to Kings Mills/Mason and have it near Kings Island and make it a "downtown Disney" like feel in the area. Just my opinion. Article: https://www.fox19.com/2021/10/05/13b-entertainment-district-hollywoodland-theme-park-proposed-middletown/

Any one else think that Kings Island could use some more thrill rides? With Drop Tower and Delirium being the main ones, they could definently use a ride that sends people upside down. Especially since their two newest coasters don't invert.

You only look up half the time. The other half you look down.

I have never understood the mystic of riding it backwards...for me, after a couple of times it was "been there done that"...I preferred looking down the hills.

I have a hard time believing this'll happen. Especially in Middletown. I think it would have a better chance of actually being built if they were building in West Chester or Columbus. Even if this does happen, it'll likely be 5-10 years at least before it actually happens. I would just take this as they are just "talking about it" and move on.

If batman clones can run backwards no reason a woodie can't. Its more about Cedar Fair and their insurance company like the seatbelts on all their b&m hypers.

If there was ever a time, it would be for the 50th anniversary, a one year only event. It would be fun to see.

I sure hope so. Probably just a nod to the park’s history but it would be super cool if they brought it back, especially with all of the retracking. Maybe we are looking at a repaint + backwards Racer for 2022? Only time will tell but it would make sense for the anniversary imo

Maybe a second one?

I agree completely! (I wish they would add more lanes though…the lines can get pretty long.)

Yeah, and the Columbus area was going to get a $2 billion "sports and entertainment" resort a few years ago. Chances of this getting built are extremely slim.

Who knows, it might be something like an escape room in the Chaos building

So a sorority house? Oh wait.