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.
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Rocket forwards and backwards
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Shoot straight up and down two 185-foot vertical towers
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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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