The Racer Roller Coaster (POV) - 4K Cinematic Series Kings Island
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- There may be more attention focused on other roller coasters these days at Kings Island and throughout the industry than the Racer, but once upon a time it was the most talked about ride in America.
Prior to the Racer, the demand for roller coasters, and more specifically wooden roller coasters, had been in decline since the Great Depression. Literally hundreds of roller coaster built from 1890-1930 met the fate of the wrecking ball. By 1965, only about 200 of the 2,000 roller coasters built through the 1920s remained in operation. Then along came the Racer with the opening of Kings Island in 1972. The ride’s instant popularity rekindled America’s interest in roller coasters, sparking the “second golden age” of the roller coaster.
The Racer acted as the catalyst for other potential high-capacity racing coasters including Racer 75 (formerly Rebel Yell) at Kings Dominion and Gemini at Cedar Point. It has also been the site of several world-record riding attempts and is notable for its appearance in the “Cincinnati Kids” episode of The Brady Bunch, filmed at the park in 1973. In 1982, one side of the Racer was transformed into the world’s first full-length, backwards traveling roller coaster, offering a unique ride experience that lasted for 26 seasons.
Who can say how many roller coasters would have been built if the Racer had not paved the way? #rollercoasters #kingsisland #race
We went on Band Day, May, 1972. High School bands were invited before the opening for the genral public. We rode the Racer and the Log Flume . I got squashed on the Scrambler, soaked on the Flume and dizzy as all get out on the most wonderful roller coaster of all time, the RACER!
this was my favorite ride on my band trip too tbh, short but also short wait which meant around 3 rides in around 15 minutes, if only j discovered the ride earlier
@@guacotaco4349 how much air time do you get???
@@billyflaps1771 if by air time you mean the ride length, then it lasted around 45~ 60seconds
@@guacotaco4349 so I am guessing the whole ride has air time
I rode it today and I would like to apologize to the people who sat in front of me listening to me scream at my friend the whole ride because I was scared
I was scared to scream because I thought it would knock the wind out of me and I would not be able to breathe lol so I didn’t scream and I swear this ride is very bouncy
It hurts more than it is scary
This ride is awesome way better than the beast but mystic is still in first place for my opinion
Its not even scary 😭
Same with you buddy lol 😂
I havent been to kings island since probably about 1991, but I got to go on video version of the racer again. I am so glad kings island is still around
First Rollercoaster I ever rode. My parents took me to Kings island for my 6th birthday in 1986. Tomorrow, I'm taking my 3 kids to Kings island for the first time!
such a classic coaster
Wish you could’ve took them to same great kids area we had in 86
Mine was mystic timbers…. NEVER again.
So many memories on this coaster
@@jay-editz7964 mystic timbers is awful. We rode the beast first and it scared the crap out of them. Then I convinced them to ride mystic timbers and it was a worse reaction from the kids. 😂
This roller coaster packs a punch, and it is from that 3rd camelback hill. Also congratulations Kings Island on your 50th anniversary, I'll be there in a few days and racer is the first one I'll go on
I recall it going backwards and being awesome.. classic going forward, total charm
I love so much.❤️❤️❤️ This is one of the best rides in my opinion 🙂
have you ridden every roller coaster at the park
@@rsbneon9016 she’s aloud to have an opinion
@@beckchiz766 what? I’m asking a question
@@beckchiz766 am I not allowed to ask a question
This is one fun ride. The lines are never as long for the racer as they are for the beast. You can ride the racer 7 or 8 times in a row while you may only ride the beast once in the same block of time.
This was my first big coaster years and they were only running it backwards. I got on, cried, and then wanted to do it again.
I remember when two trains raced on this ride. One went forward and one went backwards. Happy to this ride still going strong. 😃
I love the racer
What’s your favorite ride
My favorite ride is between the racer and adventure Express. I recommend them
@@kingjames-412 mine is banshee
@@kingjames-412 Adventure expressed gave me a bruise so I don’t like it
@@TTVHayden it don't bruise me. I wonder why 🤔
Classic. Wish it still went backwards tho.
Classic
I'll still never understand why they got rid of the backwards Racer....
Too bad it no longer goes backwards. That was the best part of this coaster!
I liked it better when it went backwards.
Is this a good coaster to work your way up with after all the family coasters
I went to kings island on Monday
I’m going for the first time in 6 years and might be forced on all the rides, ANY ADVICE OR HELPFULNESS
So me and my friends got on this ride thinking that it was some kiddy ride. Needless to say we all found out real quickly that it was not indeed a kiddy ride.
I ride on this one with my sister ava in we both scream because I never been to king island lane did!
Its just the last hill makes me fly and the tunnel is loud but besides that im good!
I rode the blue racer
It's called "The Racer" because two coasters would race. Does it not do that anymore?
They do sometimes, one used to go backwards. But not anymore.
I rode it for the first time months ago, was really rough, I rode it two weeks later 12 times in one day lol
I hate how the blue kart wins every time!!!
Red used to a few years ago
upload new pov with new paintjob
air time machine in the back seat, do not ride in the rain without eye protection
0:03 what?
Yo I want to go on this
THE most impactful coaster in Kings Island's history, and the one that kicked off the second golden age of coasters which continues today.
This was the roller coaster that got me over my fear, it made me realize how fun the first drop is and it is not as rough as everyone portrays it to be. I’m coming back this year and can’t wait to ride it again!
When I went on this ride a few years ago I remember pissing myself the whole ride
I must have gotten in that seat after you because I sat in piss the entire ride but didn’t pee.
@@jakekisiel7399 lol
@@jakekisiel7399 wait are you sure it was piss.
@@HELLMEMEFILMS pee for sure. It was like a flood zone 💧💦🌊
@@jakekisiel7399 lol
I'm 73. I remember my first wife and I riding the Racer almost 50 years ago in our first ever trip to Kings Island. I remember it being very FAST and pretty smooth.
I rode it yesterday and mystic timber’s is my new favorite ride
mystic timber’s is soo awesome good choice
Adventure express is the only roller coaster I can barely tolerate because i don’t like roller coasters. I love the regular rides though
Same
MYSTIC TYMBERS SO SO FUN UGH😩
went on the racers with 3 of my best friends and each of us screamed our hearts out just for the fun of it. this ride isn’t the most thrilling but the vibes are UNMATCHED, especially at sunset when you can see the sky and hear the screams from orion in the distance
Definitely one of the very first coaster I rode in my life I think I was 8 when my mom got me riding rollercoasters, can say it was a good start, I was scared as hell, especially before getting to the top right before the drop even though it's a short one haha.
I going for the fist time in two days I am spoke scars but also excited
it's so fun! you should ride the beast 😩
This ride gave me a major headache honestly
The ride was better when one coaster went backwards, the other forwards.
I rode this June 2021 and nearly peed my pants... I hate roller coasters but my sister and her friend begged me to ride it
same! the airtime is extreme lol
@@ilovesleeping136 yes it feels so long
I miss the backwards Racer.
I remember this ride! I rode it when I was a kid, it was so incredibly terrifying!! 😥
Got my best ride i've ever had on it today, red side. Insane floater.
I Rode It 3 Weeks Ago And It's Amazing The Only Roller Coaster That Didn't Scare Me Well A Little Bit
Forget zodiac signs. What cart do you ride on?
Blue for the win.
I really hope they build a new ride for the 2024 season. I get out of the military in February and it will be my first time back since 2014. Banshee was the last ride I rode and it was amazing. Kings Island will always have a special place in my heart and I hope my kids will feel the same way when they're big enough to ride the big rides.
Thank you for your service!!
Kings Island needs WAY MORE SUBS BECAUSE I LOVE THE PLACE AND ITS LITERALLY MY FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD 🌍❤️❤️❤️❤️
So glad i got to ride it backwards as a kid! such a fun ride!
Not a bad ride. By no means great, but a solid wooden coaster
I just rode this today
Bro I would rather ride the banshee 4 times than the racer cause the racer hurts so bad bro💀
Just looking at this makes you wanna barf
DUDE I WENT ON THAT SMAE EXACT RACER AND KINGS ISLAND
this thing as suprisingly good airtime
In real life this coaster is a beast tbh
So rough vibrations made my spine hurt the third or fourth vertebrae
Why is the sound on these POVs always muffled?
That must of been the mild or slow mode setting.
This ride open with the park in 1972
The airtime is good on this ride
I going in two days is it fun
@@shadow_girl1535 yes it is a little rough but fun
Who's scared 😳 I'm scared😶☝️
I hated this I got so scared
Had no time to ride it 😢
I love this Eilat coaster at kings island but my favorite is daimond back
Needs split-screen with the blue train.
Also, probably the roughest coaster there. This thing will beat you up.
They’ve retracked a good chunk of it.
I going on this tomorrow and all the other ones
I’m going July 14 for free because I’m part of a foundation called a kid again because I had cancer 😊
@@meilelove2025 Congratulations in being cancer free 💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾. You should go on the Banshee , Diamondback, They are the best ones .
@@meilelove2025 i love that kings island does that program. i also got to go for it because my baby sister has. a trach
AOMGGGGG
I went on this ride before and, OMG IT'S SO FUN! My favorite ride there. The first time I went I was 8 and I held my hands up the entire time! The first time I went n the 2nd cart (not train). Whenever they ask "how was that ride" I yell "OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO FUN LET'S GO ON AGAIN"... Except I don't. The next time I go on I will say that.
I rode this today and it is kinda painful but fun I guess
This is my little sister’s favorite ride
Cool
I was at Kings Island when I was 1 year old and I'm 35 years old. I'll probably have to go to Kings Island one day I'm in Ohio I live in Ohio so I'm 4 hours from Kings Island I'm going to have to go one day. Cedar point I can always go to that that's like an hour and 40 minutes but Kings Island I can't always go because it's near Kentucky and I don't live near there at all
classic
I’m still upset Carowinds tore down The Racer’s twin ThunderRoad. Which was my first coaster, big kid coaster.
Not a terrible coaster, but very bland and uninspiring
It's 50 years old. 50 years ago it was one of the greats. Still is a great ride
This classic is a surprisingly fun night ride, especially in the back. If you can squeeze it in after catching a night ride on The Beast, I highly recommend it.
I rode it today. Although it was fun, the jerking and bumping hurts like heck. This coaster packs a punch!
Reminds me of the giant racer, but smaller and more fun
Good coaster but some cars are very shaky last time I was on it I got off with back pains and a bit of fear from a wasp. I am horribly afraid of them although I am a wimp. So don't take me to seriously.
First time I had visited was last week bucket list scratch off we had no idea at all about this ride but as soon as we got to the top of the lift hill and saw the track my son yelled out an ohhh yeah and freaking woo'd like SpongeBob the entire time it was an immediate let's get back on again I have a huge smile watching this thanks
Now wouldn't these racer roller coasters actually be considered two separate roller coasters? Two roller coaster credits instead of one?
I rode this in the very back row with one of my friends. It was super rough but I had an awesome time.
I went on this before and I was screaming like someone was killing me
Haha!
same and its literally not even tjat bad
This Is a great ride to break yourself in on b4 Riding the :Beast"
Oh also just so you know this ride is rigged the blue one always wins😉
Last time I rode this (last year) it was so much smoother. 🙌🙌🙌
I love this coaster
That is one of my top 10 favorite coasters
This one and mystic timber’s is my favorite
I am going to ride tomarrow
Oldie but a goodie. 👌
I went on this last year totally awesome
I love this ride.
Best coaster everrrr
MY FAVORITE EVER
Best racer
The Racer and The Beast. Where do I begin? Perhaps The roughest, most jarring, and most unpleasant rides in the park. I’ve only rode each of them once, and will never again. I unfortunately have to conclude that these coasters, as legendary as they may be, certainly have not aged well. A great pity, as I was really looking forward to riding both and was thoroughly disappointed 😞
Both have since been retracted and smoothed out.
I'll have to try them again in dryer weather; the racer in the rain yesterday really sucked. It was incredibly rough. If they retracked it, I didn't notice.