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Striker
With this year’s addition of Gold Striker, the 37-year- old California’s Great America considers itself on the right track for the future. Here the Santa
Clara park’s vice-president and General Manager
Raul Rehnborg (pictured below) tells us more about the new “woodie” from Great Coasters International
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Gold New coaster puts
California’s Great America on the right track
e chose to add the Gold Striker because wanted to capture the pioneering spirit of the early settlers and gold miners in the
region, while delivering a world-class attraction to our patrons. It truly is where gold rush meets adrenaline rush! We were also striving to make a statement about the rebirth of Great America and the direction we are headed. We feel Gold Striker is really the centrepiece of the rebranding of the park. It signifies Cedar Fair’s commitment to positioning Great America as a premier family entertainment destination. We’ve made numerous other improvements throughout the park, ranging from food enhancements to fresh paint everywhere and our guests have definitely noticed. Of
That record- breaking descent tunnel
course, our attendance will grow as a result of this addition, but for us, it is more than that; Gold Striker is the start of greater things to come and we couldn’t be more excited. The Gold Striker is 3,197ft (973m) long, 108.2ft (33m) high, has an initial drop of 103ft (31.5m) and 53 to 57 mph (85 to 92 kmh). It’s also the fastest wooden rollercoaster in Northern California. This ride had been on the drawing board for many years, but once the construction phase began, it went pretty much as planned. Noise testing was also part of the process, because we always were committed to being a good neighbour and mindful of the impact that the ride could have. We chose Great Coasters International because they have established themselves as one of the
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