Thunder Striker
144ft Height
62mph Top Speed
4 Inversions
Intense Intensity
Full Specs
By the Numbers
Year Opened1990
Height144 ft
Drop131 ft
Top Speed62 mph
Inversions4
Minimum Height54" (4'6")
IntensityIntense (4/5)
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