| The Racer | |||
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:The_racer_first_drop.JPG) The Racer's first drop | |||
| Kings Island | |||
| Park section | Coney Mall | ||
| Coordinates | 39°20′37″N 84°15′53″W / 39.343728°N 84.264692°W | ||
| Status | Operating | ||
| Opening date | April 29, 1972 | ||
| Cost | $1,200,000 | ||
| General Statistics | |||
| Type | Wood – Racing | ||
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | ||
| Designer | John C. Allen | ||
| Track layout | Out and back | ||
| Lift/launch system | Chain | ||
| Blue | Red | ||
| Height | 88 ft (26.8 m) | 88 ft (26.8 m) | |
| Drop | 82.17 ft (25.0 m) | 82.17 ft (25.0 m) | |
| Length | 3,415 ft (1,040.9 m) | 3,415 ft (1,040.9 m) | |
| Speed | 53 mph (85.3 km/h) | 53 mph (85.3 km/h) | |
| Inversions | 0 | 0 | |
| Duration | 2:00 | 2:00 | |
| Max vertical angle | 45° | 45° | |
| Capacity | 2640 riders per hour | ||
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) | ||
| Trains | 4 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 30 riders per train. | ||
 Fast Lane available | |||
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The Racer at RCDB Pictures of The Racer at RCDB | |||
The Racer is a wooden, racing roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. It was designed by John C. Allen, well-known for his contributions to roller coasters during the mid-twentieth century, and debuted at the park's grand opening in 1972. It was thrust into the national spotlight after being featured in an episode of the popular TV sitcom The Brady Bunch in 1973 and is often recognized for playing a vital role in the roller coaster renaissance of the 1970s. The Racer inspired similar designs in other roller coasters, such as Racer 75 (formerly Rebel Yell) at Kings Dominion and the now-defunct Thunder Road at Carowinds. The Racer is also one of the few original Kings Island attractions still in operation today.