| Ring°Racer | |
| Part of the Ring°Racer's turnaround. | |
| Location | Nürburgring |
|---|---|
| Status | Testing |
| Type | Steel - Launched |
| Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide |
| Model | High-Thrill coaster |
| Track layout | Raceway-style oval layout |
| Lift/launch system | Pneumatic launch |
| Height | 37.5 m (123 ft) |
| Length | 1,212 m (3,976 ft) |
| Duration | 85 seconds |
| Capacity | 400[1] riders per hour |
| Acceleration | 0 to 160 km/h (0 to 99 mph) in 2 seconds |
| Max G force | 5.6 |
| Ring°Racer at RCDB | |
| Pictures of Ring°Racer at RCDB | |
| Amusement Parks Portal | |
Ring°racer is a Formula One-themed roller coaster which was due to open on August 15, 2009[2] at the Nürburgring race course as part of the Nürburgring 2009 project.
However, two defects in the launch system mean its opening has been delayed until 2011. On 3 September 2009, a series of explosions in the pneumatic system caused injuries to seven people, and shattered windows.[3][4]
It was manufactured by S&S Worldwide and features a pneumatic launch. This will accelerate the coaster from 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) in less than 2 seconds, double the acceleration of a Formula 1 driver in the same space of time.[5]
According to local state, Rhineland-Palatinate, the cost of ring°racer accumulated to a total of 12.3 Million Euro.[6]