I thought the Racer was fun, but not necessarily very good! I am very happy that this ride has survived as long as it has, and is in really great condition after all these years. I will say it again; this old Kennywood ride was smooth as silk, even from the backseat. I thought the ride had a good layout, mixed with unbanked turns and many drops, with some of these turns happening right before a drop. I didnt get any real airtime on any of the drops, but the ride was still pretty fun, with lots of hand slapping moments and plenty of competition to see who would win the race. This is a pretty big deal for me, considering I really didnt like the racing aspect of Rebel Yell and Lightening Racer. I think the proximity to the other side of the track is what does it on Racer. The best part was the drop after the last turn-around. It is really RIGHT after the turnaround and caught me off guard. If this coaster had better airtime, it would be great, but I just cant give a good rating to a wooden with no real airtime. Also, it was the only wooden at Kennywood with seat dividers
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