1. Anton Schwarzkoph n “Legendary German roller coaster designer n “Died July 30, 2001 after battling Parkinson’s Disease and related illnesses for nearly 15 years.” n Created looping coasters - with out the necessity for over-head restraints Over-head restraints- secure restraints for rides which come over the head instead of seat belts and lap bars Photos courtesy of schwarzkoph.coaster.net

2. “Olympia Looping” n One of Schwarzkoph’s coasters. n From a German Carnival n Designed to symbolize Olympic rings n …continued... Anton Schwarzkoph cont. Photos courtesy of schwarzkoph.coaster.net

3. Anton Schwarzkoph cont. n Another Ride- Shockwave at Six Flags over Texas, double looping coaster Opened 1978 Brings traffic along Interstate 30 to complete stop Photo courtesy of sfotcoasternet.com

4. Cedar Fair INC. n 12 steel roller coasters n 14 roller coaster total; more than any other park n Largest number of attractions, 68 n Fastest roller coaster, 93 mph n First roller coaster over 300 ft. n Tallest roller coaster in North America, 310 ft. n Longest drop, 300 ft n First roller coaster to use elevator lift system n 44, 013 feet of roller coaster track n Picture of roller coaster ---> Cedar Point, amusement park, Sandusky, Ohio Courtesy of Cedar Point 2001 Family Getaway Guide

5. Cedar Fair INC. Cedar Point, amusement park, Sandusky, Ohio...Continued 2nd tallest ‘coaster on the planet, 310 ft. the tallest is Steel Dragon, in Japan, 318 ft Photo courtesy of CedarPoint.com

6. Six Flags over Texas n Opened August 5, 1961 n Began “pay-one-price” (pay price to enter park, not different price per attraction) This attraction is the Chute Out at Six Flags over Texas Photos courtesy of sfotcoasternet.com

7. Runaway Mine Train J First tubular steel roller coaster in world Photos courtesy of sfotcoasternet.com

8. Texas Giant \ Opened in 1990 \ Tallest wooden roller coaster in the world in 1990 \ Stands 143 ft. tall Photos courtesy of sfotcoasternet.com

9. Titan, Six Flags over Texas