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: | Wooden 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 |
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 park announced plans for the coaster on August 30, 2023. Bobcat was the park's first roller coaster since 2005 and the first wooden roller coaster built in the state of New York since 1999.[2] [3] [4] Construction on the wooden roller coaster started in December 2023.[5] Bobcat opened on June 1, 2024.[6] [7]
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Notes and References
- Web site: May 31, 2024 . ... The Bobcat, Six Flags Great Escape's brand-new wooden roller coaster... . July 17, 2024 . The Daily Gazette. en-US.
- Web site: September 2, 2023 . All-new Bobcat coaster pouncing into Six Flags Great Escape in 2024 . July 17, 2024 . The Saratogian . en-US.
- Web site: August 30, 2023. The Great Escape getting first new coaster since 2003. July 17, 2024 . WTEN. en-US.
- Web site: August 30, 2023. Great Escape to add new roller coaster: first time in over 20 years. July 17, 2024 . WRGB. en-US.
- Web site: December 27, 2023. New York Amusement Park Gets a New Roller Coaster for Christmas. July 17, 2024 . WRRV. en-US.
- Web site: June 7, 2024 . The Bobcat wooden roller coaster now open at Six Flags Great Escape . July 17, 2024 . Attractions Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: Shinder . Adam . May 31, 2024 . We rode The Bobcat, Six Flags Great Escape's brand-new wooden roller coaster (w/ photos, video) . September 11, 2024 . The Daily Gazette Family of Newspapers.