Over behind The Racers station, there appears to be some sort of crates and barrels of some sort. i don't know if this is just some sort of theming element. i do remember that SOB had some crates in front of its entrance. Also i think SOB cold easily re-open if they gave it steel-tubular tracks like the texas giant and six flags recieved.
I rode the ride yesterday at dark and it seems the whole ride goes without braking as much. But as you come to a stop in the station it is a very forceful brake.