| American Thunder | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Evel_Knievel_ride.JPG) The then-Evel Knievel Coaster in 2008 | |
| Six Flags St. Louis | |
| Location | Six Flags St. Louis |
| Park section | 1904 World's Fair |
| Coordinates | 38°30′45″N 90°40′38″W / 38.51250°N 90.67722°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | June 20, 2008 |
| Cost | US$7,000,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Great Coasters International |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Drop | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Length | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Speed | 48 mph (77 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Capacity | 850 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 12 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train. |
 Flash Pass Available | |
| American Thunder at RCDB | |
American Thunder is a wooden roller coaster located in the 1904 World's Fair section of Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. Opened on June 20, 2008, the coaster was originally named after and themed to the famous motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel. It was renamed American Thunder for the 2011 season.[1] To help promote the opening of the then-Evel Knievel Roller Coaster, Knievel's son, Robbie Knievel, jumped a Honda CR-500 motorcycle over 25 Dodge Chargers on July 3, 2008.[2]
As a result of the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Chicago Cubs in the 2015 National League Division Series, Six Flags St. Louis lost a friendly wager with Six Flags Great America, resulting in the temporary name change of the roller coaster to Cubs Thunder.[3]
- ^ "Six Flags amusement parks prepare for thematic makeovers". 25 November 2010 – via LA Times.
- ^ "Robbie Knievel Jump to Promote New Ride".
- ^ Moran, Dan (October 15, 2015). "Six Flags St. Louis loses bet, renames coaster 'Cubs Thunder'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 16, 2015.