The Top Thrill Dragster debuted as the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster when Cedar Point opened a year ago on May 4. The train moves forward to a starting line position before launching forward. The launch takes riders from 0-120 mph in four seconds. It travels straight up and rotates 90 degrees before cresting at 420 feet. Then, riders fall back down 400 feet to the ground, twisting 270 degrees on the way. It boasts a magnetic braking system, 270-degree spiral on descent, 90-degree twist on ascent; $25-million investment

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