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Hersheypark

Roller Coaster

From left to right; Fahrenheit, Wildcat, the Laff Trakk building, the Coastline Plunge slides, Ferris Wheel and Lightning Racer. In the foreground is Tidal Force, the Shore wave pool, and Sidewinder. In the distance on the hill is Hotel Hershey.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Wildcat Lightning Racer Laff Trakk Ferris Wheel The Shore Tidal Force Fahrenheit Sidewinder Hersheypark

The Sandcastle Cove kids water play area, with Lightning Racer behind.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Sandcastle Cove Hersheypark

Lightning Racer & Ferris Wheel

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Ferris Wheel Hersheypark

Diverging after the brakes into the two stations.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

A double up at the end of the track leads to the "finish" line. A sensor detects the train that came first, and a flashing light is activated in the station of the winning track to show everyone waiting who won.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

To some extent, riders can influence the outcome of the race by trying to get heavier riders in their train, and by hunkering down in their seats to reduce wind resistance.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

The ride certainly hits a good balance between thrills and that pure "fun" factor.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

After another turnaround the two tracks braid over and under each other repeatedly (Similar to a "twister" water slide) before a dueling turnaround where the trains fly by each other in opposite directions (like two trucks passing on a highway).

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

This echoing tunnel provides the "thunder" as the trains speed through.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

Both tracks turn in mirror image directions at the turnaround.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

The first half of the ride is a few parallel airtime hills and turns.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

The twin lift hills and drops have that real "copy and paste" look about them.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

The ride has an elaborate queue and station building.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

The main entrance.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

Lightning Racer is exactly that, a fast paced, twin tracked coaster where trains are dispatched simultaneously and race each other on their respective courses.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Lightning Racer Hersheypark

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