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7/19/2019

Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Hard Hat Tour - July 19, 2019

Hey everybody!! It's mid-July and we're finally getting a behind the scenes tour of West Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic Mountain!!

Despite some delays in the ride we think that this update may shed some light on just why the process is taking longer than many of us would have liked. It definitely made sense to us!! Let's head in!

Written by Gregg Condon

We're all checked in and ready to go!!! All official and stuff.

If you like your updates in video form, here ya go. It's pretty long.

Shorter versions of the video are at the bottom of the update. They are broken down into a ride overview, a look at the Spaghetti Bowl Element and the Launch and Station.

Jet Stream is closed while they upgrade the power in the area. Yeah, the entire area is getting new power.

Jet Stream will be back open on Monday, with super power. Or something like that.

Up until now, this is as far as we could see.

But today we get to go beyond the wall.

Pictures don't do the spaghetti bowl or it's supports justice. It's so twisty.

Into the station/second (well 3rd) launch.

Nerd shot

More twistyness

Neal and Tim were our hosts for the afternoon

Station goes here

The view from inside The Underground

Have to be honest, given that it's been 11 months since the ride was announced, kind of forgot this was a part of the ride

But it looks cool!!

The support structure for this thing is INSANE!!

Oh yeah, the re-track for Apocalypse is done. They are already testing it. And it's supposedly running great. Can't wait!!

Launchy Launches

Stuff goes here, twisty stuff

Oooooh, Aaaaah

I touched the butt, err, track!!

New Facebook cover photo (watch)

High Five!!

Nerdy stuff

For all you coaster electronic nerds (you know who you are)

The candy store is gutted, it will be back (a little nod to the past name of the ride that's behind this)

The highest of fives!!

Oh yeah, so a bit more on Apocalypse. The themeing and pre-show isn't really changing although apparently the entertainment department is working on a couple of things. If we had to guess it's the queue video.

More nerd shots

Launchy, Launch, Launch

Hey Ninja!!

Ok, so look at this. LOOK AT IT I TELL YOU!!

This thing is insane looking. So apparently, due to the complexity of this thing they put it together in China (where it was manufactured) to make sure it all fit together. And then took it apart and shipped it here.

It's seriously like a maze in there

I mean ...

And one last nerd shot

Ok, so we already know the question. WHEN IS IT GOING TO OPEN!! That was actually the first question that was asked during the tour. Right now, we just don't know. But it WILL be in 2019.

I know we've been kind of harsh in previous updates about the delays and I hope this doesn't sound like we're now "towing the company line", because we aren't. But ...

A few things to consider

Look at that support structure, it's insane
This area of the park was built in 1977, that's older than probably most of you reading this (sorry Eric)
That means all new electrical, plumbing, sewage, building codes, etc. That's a LOT in SoCal given our ground shaking stuff.

So we know it's hard, but be patient. It is going to happen, it won't be 2020. And when it does happen, it's going to be SO worth it. The ride is looking all kinds of amazing. It's going to be super fun.

Thanks for following along!!

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7/8/2019

Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - July 8, 2019

Time for a quick West Coast Racers update!!

There is still a LOT of work to be done on this ride, a lot. We have zero idea when it will be ready, maybe September for Fright Fest? While we have ZERO doubt the ride will be awesome when it does indeed open, it doesn't seem like they are any rush. Anyway, some new pics!!

Pics by Stephen Harrington

An overview of the Spaghetti Bowl

A bit more done on the back side of the ride vs our last update

Zoooooomed in

Down below, a huge chunk is missing (where the station goes)

High Five!!

This is the extent of it, still quite a bit of track left to go

And we'll leave you with a couple of pics from the Jet Stream queue.

Thanks Stephen for taking the time out of your day to send us some pics!!

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7/2/2019

Maxx Force Media Day at Six Flags Great America

Yesterday was Media Day for one of the most anticipated new coaster of 2019, Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America. And from all indications the ride does not disappoint. Spouting a killer launch and elements, the ride is sure to be a wow the crowds.

Let's check out Scott's report.

Written by Scott Michels

Yesterday was an exciting day at Six Flags Great America. Maxx Force is a great addition to the park and is just what the park needed in its lineup.

It was a beautiful morning at the park

Still a lot of work to be done before it's unveiling

The 0-78 mph in under two second launch is extremely forceful.

You take the double inversion with a good amount of Speed witch produces a pretty decent amount of positives forces towards the bottom of the second inversion and head chopper element going into the turn.

The worlds fastest inversion speaks for its self. It gives both airtime and positive forces in the same element.

And finally into the final two inversions coming in to the breaks on the way down.

The ride is on the short side but still extremely exciting, the elements keep it going.

Regardless of length it’s a great ride.

I would like to thanks Six Flags Great America and staff for a very fun and well run event.

This ride is a must ride!