ANSWERS

1. When was the first steel roller coaster built?

In 1959 Disney introduced the Matterhorn, the first tubular steel coaster.

2. Which company designed the first steel roller coaster?

In 1959 Arrow took its first venture into roller coasters by collaborating with Disney to design and manufacture Disney's popular Matterhorn Bobsled Ride. The innovative engineering and manufacturing techniques pioneered for the Matterhorn became the basis for an entire industry's new roller coaster technology.

3. What is the fastest steel roller coaster?

Top Thrill Dragster. It reaches speeds over 120 mph.

4. Where is it located?

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio

5. What did it cost?

Over $25 million dollars.

6. What is the fastest wooden roller coaster?

Son of Beast.

7. Where is it located?

Paramount's Kings Island

8. What year did it make its debut?

It debuted in 2000.