The Joker's Jinx

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The Joker's Jinx

A train exits the Cobra Roll
Location Six Flags America
Type Steel - Launched
Status Open
Opened May 8, 1999
Manufacturer Premier Rides
Designer Werner Stengel
Lift/launch system LIM launch
Height 78.8 ft (24.0 m)
Length 2,705 ft (824 m)
Max speed 60 mph (97 km/h)
Inversions 4
Duration 0:56
Capacity 975 riders per hour
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 3 seconds
Height restriction 4 ft 6 in (140 cm)
The Joker's Jinx at RCDB
Pictures of The Joker's Jinx at RCDB

The Joker's Jinx is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Maryland. The ride utilises linear induction motor technology to launch the train from 0 to 63mph in just over three seconds. Premier Rides, the manufacturer gave the trains an overhaul in 2002 and replaced the restraints with lap bars.[citation needed]

[edit] Inversions

  • Cobra Roll
  • Sidewinder
  • Corkscrew

[edit] Awards

Mitch Hawker Poll: Best Steel Coaster
Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Ranking
137
134
143
115
113
121
150


[edit] References

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