Zach's Zoomer Explained

Zach's Zoomer
Imagedimensions:250px
Location:Michigan's Adventure
Locationarticle:Michigan's Adventure
Type:Wood
Status:Open
Opened:July 22, 1994
Manufacturer:Custom Coasters International
Lift:Chain Lift Hill
Inversions:0
Duration:1:20
Angle:40
Capacity:450
Restriction In:40
Trains:1
Carspertrain:5
Rowspercar:2
Ridersperrow:2
Virtual Queue Name:Fast Lane
Virtual Queue Image:Cedar_Fair_Fast_Lane_availability_icon.svg
Virtual Queue Status:available
Rcdb Number:415
Coordinates:43.3434°N -86.2809°W

Zach's Zoomer is a wooden roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, Michigan. Zach's Zoomer was manufactured by Custom Coasters International. It opened in 1994 and is targeted toward younger audiences. Zach's Zoomer was named after Roger Jourden's grandson and current General Manager Camille Jourden-Mark's son, Zach Mark.

The roller coaster is a family coaster and is designed to be the first step to the larger coasters. It doesn't have sudden drops or high speeds. It is one of three wooden roller coasters in the park and is an ACE Coaster Classic.[1]

The layout is the same as the old John Allen-designed kiddie wooden coasters like Woodstock Express at sister parks Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and Carowinds.

Zach's Zoomer is one of only two roller coasters at Michigan's Adventure with manual brakes. Brakes must be opened and closed with buttons. The only other roller coaster with manual brakes is the Wolverine Wildcat.

Incidents

On June 30, 2000, a 38-year-old woman fell out of the ride and suffered critical injuries as she turned to take pictures of her relatives in the cars behind her.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ACE Coaster Classic Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150206070437/http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=1 . 2015-02-06 . 2023-06-23 . American Coaster Enthusiasts.
  2. Web site: 2000-06-30 . 2000's Accident Reports and News . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150426090733/http://www.rideaccidents.com/2000.html#jun30 . 2015-04-26 . 2023-06-24 . RideAccidents.