The Racer
Kings Island, Mason, OH
Photos: Wikimedia Commons, Chris Hagerman, WillMcC, Rcfreak339 · Wikimedia Commons
Racing coaster · Wooden · PTC
Opened 1972 · Owned by Six Flags
The John Allen racer widely credited with sparking the 1970s coaster renaissance — an ACE Landmark.
- Height
- 88 ft
- Top speed
- 53 mph
- Length
- 3,415 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Opened
- 1972
- Builder
- PTC
On-ride video
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Plan your ride
Lines are shortest at park open and in the last hour of the day. Enthusiasts swear by the back row for the biggest airtime.
Good to know
No inversions — intense, but you never go upside down
Wooden ride — expect a classic, rattly feel
Compact layout — 3,415 ft of track
