2009-02-16 11:55:30
CRIENGLISH.com/Agencies Web Editor: Liu Lu
Roller coasters have long been a huge draw for thrill seekers everywhere. Nothing quite says "being alive" like testing fate on a speeding bullet, dipping and spinning around a steel cage of death.
Roller coasters have long been a huge draw for thrill seekers everywhere. Nothing quite says "being alive" like testing fate on a speeding bullet, dipping and spinning around a steel cage of death. White knuckled, heart racing, screaming until the ride comes to an end and you laughed the words... one more time!
If you're looking for one of the wildest and craziest roller coasters rides around, then look no more. We have gathered the best of the best for thrill seeking roller coaster junkies.
1. Superman: Ride of Steel
At a height of nearly 21 stories, "Superman: Ride of Steel" is the world's top-rated coaster. This steel sit-down mega-coaster sits along the banks of the Connecticut River at Six Flags New England in Springfield, Massachusetts.
With a 221 foot drop, Superman reaches a top speed of 77 miles per hour and delivers a lot of airtime (that funny feeling of weightlessness as the coaster goes over a hill), making it a favorite of coaster enthusiasts.
There is an identical coaster at Darien Lake in New York.
Superman: Ride of Steel has won the Golden Ticket Award for "Best Steel Coaster" from Amusement Today.
In 2004, a man suffered fatal injuries when he was thrown from the ride.
See Video here: Front Row Seat Superman Ride of Steel Roller Coaster
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At a height of nearly 21 stories, "Superman: Ride of Steel" is the world's top-rated coaster. This steel sit-down mega-coaster sits along the banks of the Connecticut River at Six Flags New England in Springfield, Massachusetts.
