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Vertical Velocity

Come get strapped in and fly the fast track on Vertical Velocity ("V2"), the Midwest's most extreme thrill ride. V2 is a suspended spiraling impulse coaster that utilizes an advanced design electromagnetic propulsion system to launch riders at speeds of up to 70 mph in less than four seconds.

  • Rocket forwards and backwards
  • Shoot straight up and down two 185-foot vertical towers
  • Whirl into a spiraling corkscrew when you reach the top

Vertical Velocity by the numbers

Height Restrictions 80" height max.
Ride Category Thrill (More like this)
Flash Pass Yes
Introduced Spring 2001
Speed 65mph
Elevation Nearly 18 stories
Length 1,203 feet

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