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The Racer reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for The Racer, a roller coaster at Kings Island. (The minimum height to ride is 48 inches.)

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Posted: January 19, 2013

An out-and-back, twin-tracked wooden roller coaster that allows riders to race another train over multiple small hills. It was created by the famous John Allen and is often accredited for starting the second roller coaster golden age.

The trains on the South track ran in reverse from 1982 to 2007.

FastLane is available for this attraction.

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15 votes, so far

I thought this was an enjoyable ride, but it has little airtime. The fun element is of course racing head to head. This makes a pretty bland and short layout fun. Just like the Beast, you have to sit in the second row of a car for a smooth ride. 6/10 - Edward Morgan

Its like the parent of the bluestreak! - ed shaheen

7/10. I've never found it rough and the airtime is great. I'm certainly not big, but the seats still seem uncomfortable and just small. Otherwise it's pretty good and I still ride it each visit. - Bradley Keith

A bit rough, which seemed odd for a racer. - M. Ryan Traylor

The Racer is a fun ride but be carefull if the ride was repaired earlier that day wait a few hours before riding again. One good thing is you can just walk on to this ride blue or red car. The best seat on the ride is front seat you feel like you are winning and better than the other car. - Darrell Weaver

A very enjoyable and classic ride with a competitive piece added to it by the racing cars. I found that it doesnt always matter which train starts first, I have ridden and come from behind on both sides. It depends on how much the trains weigh. Classic ride that the family and coaster enthusiasts will enjoy. - Michael Hurley

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