The Thrill of Records: Six Flags' Latest Roller Coaster Raises Questions About Theme Park Priorities The latest addition to Six Flags Over Texas, Tormenta Rampaging Run, has been touted as a record breaker in every sense of the word.
With its 309 foot peak and 285 foot drop at a staggering 95 degree angle, this coaster is set to shatter six world records – including those for tallest, longest, and fastest dive coaster – when it debuts later this year.
The financial investment in record breaking rides like Tormenta Rampaging Run reflects the theme park industry's growing importance as an entertainment giant.