2016 announcement?

[Bansheeback]

Don specifically said he didn't think that racer was going anywhere, as it is in the top 5 of yearly ridership.

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When did he say this?

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Beast tour on Sunday.

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[BlondyRidesOn]

He might have said that so nothing gets leaked prematurely. But I hope what he says is true.

[Bansheeback]

He wouldn't betray Racer like that.

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[dwitb]

Hmmm, it would be interesting:

 

Cool concept.

[gforce1994]

Guys The Racer is getting reversed. I have several reasons why.

1. Two things being removed. We took it wrong, the "two things" could be rides, or PARTS OF RIDES (trains).

2. What trains are replacing our set of two trains? Thanks Carowinds for two trains.

3. Why are these two trains important? I believe The Racer was made to run forwards again, since the head rest was not supported by the train body. KD's had more supported headrests, but not to the degree that Thunder Road did. Supposedly, this lack of support may have affected liabilities with insurance.

[malem]

I might just have to squeeze in a visit tomorrow, to make it three KI announcements in a row. If so, I have a lot of work to get done tonight.

Just in case anyone near me (Columbus) wants to go and split the gas, let me know.

[BlondyRidesOn]

I thought of that being a possibility. But the problem is that Kings Island is getting two trains from Thunder Road, which had four cars each. If one side of The Racer is getting their trains replaced by Thunder Roads former trains, it wouldn't be fair, as the trains on The Racer run with five cars, unless both sides are each getting a new train, but then it would become a capacity nightmare.

[The Interpreter]

Guys The Racer is getting reversed. I have several reasons why.

1. Two things being removed. We took it wrong, the "two things" could be rides, or PARTS OF RIDES (trains).

2. What trains are replacing our set of two trains? Thanks Carowinds for two trains.

3. Why are these two trains important? I believe The Racer was made to run forwards again, since the head rest was not supported by the train body. KD's had more supported headrests, but not to the degree that Thunder Road did. Supposedly, this lack of support may have affected liabilities with insurance.

Cedar Fair is self insured.

[Diamondback96]

If the Thunder Road trains are PTCs, then they cannot be run backwards to my understanding.

[WindingSon]

Pack it in fellas, Indy Star leaked it. They're rebuilding Son of Beast with a loop.

 

[Thrill_Biscuit]

That was worth a few snickers. Again! Somebody stop me!

[BoddaH1994]

I think the thing it'll miss most is making eye contact with others before the pseudo "race," but we all know that the fun really starts once you come to a complete stop.

Out with the old.

[Logan Goddard]

Like I have said I don't think The Racer will be removed if anything it will go back to running reverse or a refurb.

[LordSkippy]

 

I think the thing it'll miss most is making eye contact with others before the pseudo "race," but we all know that the fun really starts once you come to a complete stop.

Out with the old.

 

Dodgem?

Edited to avoid one-word post, then again to insert quote for context.

[homestar92]

Not that I'm really qualified to comment, as I never got a chance to ride Son of Beast, but I've heard very mixed reviews regarding its layout. Some really loved it. Some found it to be incredibly mediocre.

 

EDIT: Nevermind, you were suggesting a redesigned layout. That would be something entirely different.

[Logan Goddard]

I liked S.O.B but I think a new layout would work better maybe deigned by RMC to be a much more reliable coaster and take it to the next step. Also I feel the next woodie they will get will be in 2022 for the 50th anniversary.

[WindingSon]

It's clearly Race for your life, Charlie Brown!

[homestar92]

I'm noticing that a very prominent user who typically makes great use of the "like" button is not doing so today in this thread.

 

Interpret that as you wish

[WindingSon]

The silence is deafening.

[TombRaiderFTW]

Speaking of unusual member activity...

 

I think the thing it'll miss most is making eye contact with others before the pseudo "race," but we all know that the fun really starts once you come to a complete stop.

Out with the old.

 

Is that a troll I smell?

[WindingSon]

Nothing's a clue. Everything's a clue.

 

https://twitter.com/DonHelbig/status/633805153079062528

[homestar92]

Those who know don't talk, and those who talk don't know, as is often repeated here.

 

My prediction is that something is being added and/or something is getting removed and/or something is being changed, and we'll find out the specifics tomorrow.

 

And you can quote me on that if I'm right

[Thrill_Biscuit]

SINCE 1972:

 

There has been the lack of a public men's room to the direct northwest of The Racer. AND:

There has been the lack of a public ladies' room to the direct northwest of The Racer.

 

...I feel like Ioan Gruffudd I just stretched so much!

[stashua123]

The ones who know stay silent... the ones who do not know speak....(Interpret that as you wish!    )

[Nick_Plummer]

75 user(s) are reading this topic

Wow I've never seen a topic this popular before lol! I don't have any clue what KI could be announcing tomorrow but if I had to guess, it could be relating to a certain Tower Gardens. Has it been around since '72? If not I'm totally wrong about it.

[JubJester]

I'm just sitting here confused about all of this.

[BoddaH1994]

Speaking of unusual member activity...

 

I think the thing it'll miss most is making eye contact with others before the pseudo "race," but we all know that the fun really starts once you come to a complete stop.

Out with the old.

 

Is that a troll I smell?

I meant what I said and I said what I meant.

[Browntggrr]

I have been bummed with the removal of KCKC & the Antique Cars.

But variations of each can be found at other parks.

Racer though? This one would sting for quite a long time.

Business is business, and often times it sucks and tastes like garbage.

I hope for a redo to how Racer was back in the mid/ late 70's.

Hope.

[Thrill_Biscuit]

Quoting BoddaH: "I meant what I said and I said what I meant."

 

We're getting a Popeye attraction? 

[bjcolglazier]

I go back and see one post from BoddaH1994 saying, "I'm hearing rumblings about two things from 1972...".  And then the 'two things' theory took off from there.  Does anyone else have reason to believe the 'two things' suggestion has merit beyond that one post?  Or did everyone just run with it?