Themed after a tricked out 1950s-era hot rod, Lightning Rod ® launches riders from zero to 45 mph more than 20 stories up its lift hill to one of the ride’s first airtime moments. At the crest of the hill, riders face twin summit airtime hills before tackling the daring first drop. Lightning Rod races down the 165-foot drop and propels guests along its 3,800-foot track to a top speed of 73 mph, the fastest speed for a wood coaster in the world.
Basic data
Park:
Dollywood
Park zone:
Jukebox Junction
Category:
Rollercoaster
Manufacturer:
State:
In operation
Fun factor:
Thrill:
Thematisation:
Safety Regulation
Unaccompanied
from 122 cm / from 0 years
Prohibit
under 122 cm
Technical informationen
Length:
1,158.00 m
Height:
62.00 m
Top speed:
117 km/h
Top g-force:
3.50 g
Duration:
03:12 min.
Trains information
Persons per train:
24
Restraint:
Lap bar
Additional Informationen
Building costs:
22,000,000 €
Ride elements
1 x LIM Launch
History
June 13, 2011 | Opening under the name "Lightning Rod".
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