Raging Bull (roller coaster)
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| Raging Bull | |
 Riders scream through Raging Bull's second turn. |
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| Location | Six Flags Great America |
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| Type | Steel |
| Status | Open |
| Opened | May 5, 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Hyper coaster |
| Height | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Drop | 208 ft (63 m) |
| Length | 5,057 ft (1,541 m) |
| Max speed | 73 mph (117 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:30 |
| Max vertical angle | 65° |
| Capacity | 1560 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 4 ft 6 in (140 cm) |
| Raging Bull at RCDB Pictures of Raging Bull at RCDB |
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Raging Bull is a hyper-twister steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. It was built in 1999 by Bolliger & Mabillard, features a 208-foot first drop and top speed of 73 miles per hour, and is currently one of the most popular rides at Six Flags Great America. In addition, it is one of the best rides in terms of operation, with a history of being very reliable. At 5,057 feet in length, it is the longest ride at Six Flags Great America (like Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure). Raging Bull is North America's first "Hyper-Twister" roller coaster. The first one was Fujiyama at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, in Japan. Its name is derivative after a ferocious beast that terrorized the citizens of the old Southwest Territory until they fled the town and built the courtyard and mission seen today.
The ride is also known for having tremendous wait times, even during the early morning.
The ride is getting a fresh coat of paint for the 2008 season.
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