The backwards half of Kings’ Island’s Racer coaster is being eliminated.
Something old is new again at Kings Island, as the backward traveling trains on the Racer roller coaster will run forward again when the park opens for the 2008 season on Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m.
The decision to run both sides of the Racer forward again after 26 years with one side facing backward was made in an effort to be consistent with other Cedar Fair parks. The Red Racer trains will be on the former backward side, with the Blue Racer trains on the other side.
This is a damn shame. The backwards half of the Racer was always fun, and the line was shorter to boot. Now, though, it’s just a boring all-forwards coaster. Good going, Cedar Fair.