Twisted Cyclone

Twisted Cyclone, formerly known as Georgia Cyclone, is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Georgia. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC), the ride opened to the public on May 25, 2018. It features RMC's patented I-Box Track technology and utilizes a significant portion of Georgia Cyclone's former support structure. Originally constructed by the Dinn Corporation, Georgia Cyclone first opened on March 3, 1990.

Twisted Cyclone
Previously known as Georgia Cyclone (1990–2017)
Six Flags Over Georgia
Location	Six Flags Over Georgia
Coordinates	33°46′13″N 84°33′08″W
Status	Operating
Opening date	May 25, 2018
Replaced	Georgia Cyclone
General statistics
Type	Steel
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain Construction
Designer	Alan Schilke
Model	I-Box
Lift/launch system	Chain
Height	100 ft (30 m)
Length	2,400 ft (730 m)
Speed	50 mph (80 km/h)
Inversions	3
Max vertical angle	75°
Height restriction	48 in (122 cm)
Trains	2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Flash Pass Available
Twisted Cyclone at RCDB Pictures of Twisted Cyclone at RCDB

History

Georgia Cyclone opened as a mirror image of the Coney Island Cyclone on March 3, 1990. It stood ten feet higher than the Coney Island Cyclone at 95 feet (29 m), had a track length of 2,970 feet (910 m), and reached a top speed of 50 miles per hour (80 km/h).[1] For the 2012 season, approximately 30 percent of the coaster's track was replaced with Topper Track by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC), intended to provide an improved ride experience. On July 17, 2017, park officials announced that the attraction would close permanently two weeks later on July 30.[1]

Twisted Cyclone car on display at IAAPA IAE (2017)

On August 31, 2017, Six Flags Over Georgia announced plans to convert Georgia Cyclone into a steel-hybrid design, featuring RMC's patented I-Box Track technology.[2][3] The drop height was raised to 100 feet (30 m), the angle was steepened to 75 degrees, and a total of ten airtime hills and three inversions were added along the ride's course.[2][3] The trains' theme was modified to represent a 1960s-era sports convertible, and the maximum speed remained unchanged at 50 mph (80 km/h).[2][3] The track was shortened to approximately 2,400 feet (730 m), and the roller coaster held its grand opening on May 25, 2018.[4]

Awards

Golden Ticket Awards: Top wood Roller Coasters

Year	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013
Ranking	12[5]	9[6]	13[7]	16[8]	14[9]	18[10]	20[11]	22 (tie)[12]	31[13]	43[14]	40 (tie)[15]	44[16]	47 (tie)[17]	—[18]	—[19]	—[20]

References

1. Helen Oliviero (July 17, 2017). "Six Flags Over Georgia retiring iconic roller coaster". ajc.com. Cox Newspapers. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
2. Williams, Ross (August 31, 2017). "'Twisted Cyclone,' a wood-steel hybrid coaster, will speed into Six Flags next spring". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
3. "Twisted Cyclone Roller Coaster: When Wood Meets Steel". Six Flags Over Georgia. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
4. Marden, Duane. "Twisted Cyclone  (Six Flags Over Georgia)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
5. "Top 25 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 6B. August 1998. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
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15. "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 12 (6.2): 42–43. September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
16. "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 13 (6.2): 38–39. September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
17. "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 14 (6.2): 38–39. September 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
18. "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 15 (6.2): 46–47. September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
19. "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 16 (6.2): 46–47. September 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
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