Bobcat (roller coaster) explained

The Bobcat
Logodimensions:180px
Location:Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor
Section:Fest Area
Status:Operating
Previousattraction:Alpine Bobsled
Type:Wood
Type2:Family
Manufacturer:Gravitykraft Corporation
Designer:The Gravity Group
Model:Dive Coaster
Track:Out and back
Lift:Chain lift hill
Height Ft:55.4
Length Ft:1412
Speed Mph:40
Restriction In:42
Trains:2
Carspertrain:6
Rowspercar:1
Ridersperrow:2
Rcdb Number:21145

The Bobcat is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor in Queensbury, New York.[1] Located in the Fest Area section, it was manufactured by The Gravity Group. The roller coaster is the only The Gravity Group wooden coaster at a Six Flags park. The wooden coaster opened on June 1, 2024, replacing the Alpine Bobsled roller coaster.[2] [3]

History

On August 30, 2023, the park announced Bobcat, the park's first roller coaster since 2003. Also became the first wooden roller coaster in the state of New York since 1999.[2] [4] [5] Construction on the wooden roller coaster started in December of 2023.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-05-31 . ... The Bobcat, Six Flags Great Escape's brand-new wooden roller coaster... . 2024-07-17 . The Daily Gazette. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-09-02 . All-new Bobcat coaster pouncing into Six Flags Great Escape in 2024. 2024-07-17 . The Saratogian. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2024-06-07 . The Bobcat wooden roller coaster now open at Six Flags Great Escape. 2024-07-17 . Attractions Magazine. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2023-08-30. The Great Escape getting first new coaster since 2003. 2024-07-17 . WTEN. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2023-08-30. Great Escape to add new roller coaster: first time in over 20 years. 2024-07-17 . WRGB. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-12-27. New York Amusement Park Gets a New Roller Coaster for Christmas. 2024-07-17 . WRRV. en-US.