Six Flags Great America is adding another roller coaster to its Gurnee amusement park — but this one is just a bit taller than the others.
is adding another roller coaster to its Gurnee amusement park -- but this one is just a bit taller than some of the others.
Next year, the"Thrill Capital of the Midwest" will open"Sky Striker," a massive, 17-story pendulum that glides back and forth while rotating clockwise, a press release from the amusement park announced Wednesday.“Six Flags has a history of superior ride innovation and we’re excited to introduce this major thrill
ride coming to Six Flags Great America,” John Krajnak, Six Flags Great America Park President said in the release. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe open-air ride, shaped like a spinning disc will take guests 172 feet into the air and reach a top speed of 75 miles per hour, the release said. Riders will spin, experience swings of 130 degrees and nearly go upside-down at times, a"As you swing through the clouds you will also spin, adding even another dimension to this maximum-thrills experience," the site read.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Antonio's Six Flags Fiesta Texas adding 3 new DC Comics-based attractionsFollowing the construction, Fiesta Texas will have more DC Universe-themed attractions than any U.S. amusement park.
Read more »
Midwest’s tallest pendulum thrill ride; Six Flags to debut Sky StrikerSky Striker is scheduled to debut in the County Fair section of the park.
Read more »
Great cars that pass the ULEZ - and some great bargains that don'tNo matter where you are, London's ULEZ expansion offers great ways to get around on the cheap
Read more »
Good Morning America Came to Dallas Today in Search of the Best Tacos in AmericaTwo Dallas taquerias faced off early this morning in a taco battle on GMA. The winner moves on to the finals in New York on Friday.
Read more »
Attention thrill seekers! Six Flags Great Adventure is making major upgradesSix Flags Great Adventure set to launch a first-of-its-kind roller coaster, a luxury camping experience and off-road adventure within the wild safari next year.
Read more »