Drag racing roller coaster amusement ride and launch system

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railways

Amusement

Tortuous alinement

C104S060000, C104S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07980181

ABSTRACT:
A drag racing roller coaster amusement ride has at least two sets running rails, each set having at least one running rail and an embark point. At least two carriers (109) are arranged to carry at least one rider on a respective set of running rails with the rider(s) in a substantially prone position. Each carrier is arranged to slidingly engage with the respective set of running rails to enable the carriers to traverse the ride. The ride has an indicator (109) to provide a ride commencement indication. A launch system is configured to provide a powered initial motion to each carrier. Each carrier has a ride activator controllable by a rider of the carrier to trigger the launch system to commence the ride for the carrier following the ride commencement indication. Launch systems are also disclosed.

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