BoddaH1994 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Something old is new again at Kings Island, as both sides of The Racer roller coaster will run forward in 2008. The decision to run both sides forward again after 26 years brings the history of the ride full circle, back to its original form. The Red Racer trains will be on the former backward side, with the Blue Racer trains on the other side. Reports indicate that now both trains on the Red Racer, the former backward Racer, are now on the track. Click here to see a photo of a Red Racer train with its new logo. Quote
PKIVortex Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Sorta like what they were before. Kinda cool, I like it. Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Eh, the logo's just alright. I would have much rather seen the old logo with the raised lettering and the "V" underneath, instead of a sticker they just slapped on. That is, if they were truly trying to restore the nostalgia. Quote
MarketingExpress Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I have to be honest... I'm a little disappointed with it Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 From what I understand the logo is raised, it's not a decal. They wanted to have a logo for The Racer that look remotely like the old one, but modernized. Quote
Beast1979 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I loved it. I think it looks real cool, and I can't wait to ride Red Racer. Quote
kjkjkj Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 It's probably just the lighting, but the logo looks extremely faded... Although it's not quiet as bad as the logos on Delirium lol Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 From what I understand the logo is raised, it's not a decal. We'll see come April 20th. But if it is, I amend my comment to state that I would have much rather seen the old logo with the individually raised lettering. They wanted to have a logo for The Racer that look remotely like the old one, but modernized. Wow... modernizing nostalgia. I didn't even know that was possible. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 From what I understand the logo is raised, it's not a decal. We'll see come April 20th. But if it is, I amend my comment to state that I would have much rather seen the old logo with the individually raised lettering. They wanted to have a logo for The Racer that look remotely like the old one, but modernized. Wow... modernizing nostalgia. I didn't even know that was possible. Hey! It's Like New Coke! It's New Nostalgia! Quote
Vortex Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I am also a little disappointed, but I hold out to what I think till next week. Anyone else see that the faces are off on the Odd Coaster trains. http://www.KICentral.com/photos/displayima...m=214&pos=2 Quote
Jasper Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I like the new logos are the signs that said backwards and forwards now going to say Red Racer and Blue Racer? Quote
Beast1979 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 ^I don't know, but I'm just waiting for them to add in the extra dip. . . . Quote
iChase Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I think I can see that it's raised. Maybe they modernized the old one too much. It's ok, but not great. Quote
Beast1979 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Wow... modernizing nostalgia. I didn't even know that was possible. It's amazing the things that Kings Island can through at you. . . . . Quote
SOB_TOM Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Ah, remembering the days when I wasnt alive........ Quote
Monroe Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I don't like it, you can't see it while riding. And we all know that it is of utmost importance to see a logo while you are riding. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I like the new logos are the signs that said backwards and forwards now going to say Red Racer and Blue Racer? One Side Says "Nost" and the other side says "Algia" Quote
CoastersNSich Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I like the new logos are the signs that said backwards and forwards now going to say Red Racer and Blue Racer? One Side Says "Nost" and the other side says "Algia" Or "Hope" on one side, and 'Change" on the other? (it's a big election year, so j/k) Really, I think the "Red Racer" and the "Blue Racer" logos look a bit too small, though the Kings Island logo on the bottom isn't bad. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I am disappointed. By the logos or the fact that they sent in a pic that shows the park does not invest in grass seed or lawn fertilizer? Quote
italianchef Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Nice picture. I now look forward to riding the Red racer and the Blue racer. This is an example how an amusement park can take an existing ride, re-theme it for a minimal cost, and present it as an almost new ride. It generates excitement. Kings Island isn't Disney, but theming does matter. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Nice picture. I now look forward to riding the Red racer and the Blue racer. This is an example how an amusement park can take an existing ride, re-theme it for a minimal cost, and present it as an almost new ride. It generates excitement. Kings Island isn't Disney, but theming does matter. Maybe I missed the re-theming. Can you point it out for me Chef? Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 ^Don't bother asking, I'm sure he won't post in this topic again. I am also a little disappointed, but I hold out to what I think till next week. Anyone else see that the faces are off on the Odd Coaster trains. http://www.KICentral.com/photos/displayima...m=214&pos=2 Every off season the wood coaster trains get painted, at the time that picture was taken, the decals hadn't been applied yet. As for The Racer logo, I think it looks ok, kind of hard to tell from that picture as it looks small. I do like the "Kings Island" on the bottom. I'm actually fairly excited to see how The Racer's run this season, not because of the turn around, but because of the extensive amount of re-tracking both sides have received as indicated in Mr. Helbig's pictures. Quote
Beast1979 Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I don't have an eye for retracking, but having had built a new deck last year I can tell new wood from old, and I can practically smell the new wood on the rails. Quote
Phantom Theater Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Its looks cool!I like it.I Think They should put a "Start" and A "Finish" Sign to make it feel more like your racing.Doesnt Dragster have a start and finish sign? Quote
Beast1979 Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Yes, it has a finish line. http://www.coasterimage.com/pictures/cedar...ldragster14.htm Quote
miamidolphins Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 The only part of that logo a actually liked was the Kings Island at the bottom. Other then that it wasnt anything special, it seemed kind of typical and bland, like it didnt take but thought. But I guess it could be worse. Quote
Beast1979 Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 ^It was made to resemble the old racer logo. Quote
Phantom Theater Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 They just added more logos http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=216 Did they just take of Face/Off lettering and put Invertigo?The back of they logo looks the sameQ! Quote
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