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Knott's sister park Cedar Point in Ohio has closed Xcelerator sister coaster Top Thrill Dragster for the entire 2022 season after a metal piece flew off the ride and seriously injured a woman waiting in the attraction queue in August 2021.

How long has Xcelerator been closed for?

Xcelerator
Status	Closed
Opening date	June 22, 2002
Cost	$13,000,000
Replaced	Windjammer Surf Racers

Has anyone been injured on Xcelerator?

Knott's Berry Farm has reached an undisclosed settlement with the family of a 12-year-old boy who was seriously injured when the Xcelerator roller coaster's launch cable snapped during a 2009 accident.

When was Xcelerator built?

June 22, 2002 Xcelerator / Opened

Will Top Thrill Dragster ever reopen?

A roller coaster is getting a second chance come 2024. Cedar Point teased the reopening of its Top Thrill Dragster in a Facebook post on Monday. The ride is due for a revamp and is expected to reopen in 2024.

Is Top Thrill Dragster being taken down?

Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point, which debuted in 2003 and was permanently closed in 2022.

How fast does HangTime go?

57 mph HangTime / Max speed

Does Knotts still have Montezuma's revenge?

Montezooma's Revenge will close as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the ride's unique charm that our guests have loved for generations.

How fast is silver bullet?

55 mph Silver Bullet / Max speed

What amusement park has the most injuries?

Action Park, New Jersey A documentary reported 110 injuries in just one year, including 45 head injuries and 10 fractures.

How rare is it to get injured on a roller coaster?

How common are roller coaster accidents? According to data from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the chance of suffering a serious injury on a ride in an amusement park in the U.S. is 1 in 15.5 million rides taken.

How steep is the drop on Xcelerator?

Speed past the lines with Fast Lane! Rocket 0-82 mph in 2.3 seconds as you fly 205 feet into the air before immediately hurtling 90 degrees straight down on Xcelerator The Ride® roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm.

How tall is silver bullet?

Guests' feet dangle below the ground as soon as the coaster train pulls out of the station. The inverted roller coaster then sends brave riders climbing up to a height of 146 feet before soaring back down with an initial drop of 109 feet into a track full of inversions.

What is the oldest roller coaster manufacturer?

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) is one of the oldest existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world. Based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, it was established in 1904 by Henry Auchey and Chester Albright under the name Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

How tall is HangTime?

150′ HangTime / Height

Who was the victim of the Top Thrill Dragster?

The incident happened in August when a bracket fell off the ride and struck the victim —44-year-old Rachel Hawes of Swartz Creek, Michigan — in the back of her head. She suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized for several days. The ride was shuttered and the state investigation ensued.

What will replace the dragster?

Many park observers believe that Cedar Point is replacing Top Thrill's complicated, maintenance-prone launch system with a simpler, magnetic-based system. Other possible changes include a new name for the ride, a new theme, new trains and a new queuing area, farther away from the ride track.

What piece fell off of Top Thrill Dragster?

Last August, a 44-year-old Michigan woman was badly hurt when a metal bracket fell off the Top Thrill Dragster rollercoaster and hit her in the back of her head.

Is Rachel Hawes still alive?

More On: amusement parks Hawes was waiting in line to board the roller coaster. She was rushed to a hospital in Toledo for treatment. Hawes survived, though there have been no updated reports on her condition.