Negative-G Six Flags Great America April 2009 Page Five

Six Flags Great America
Gurnee, Illinois
April 10, 2009
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The Raging Bull Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Raging Bull was a bit of a reminder for me as a father that Bond is just starting to take his first steps as a coaster enthusiast and that I needed to back off and let him go at more of his own pace. The thing is it has been hard as I'm just so excited having him ride as I have been waiting nine years for this but when I get too over zealous I'll just remember Raging Bull.

The Raging Bull Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Raging Bull is one of my favorite coasters not just because it performs well with a bunch of air and directional changes but also it is a really exquisite looking ride.

The Raging Bull Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

I know a lot of enthusiasts like to complain about the trim brake on this hill but there is still a ton of air on Raging Bull even with it on.

The Raging Bull Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Raging Bull has towered over the skyline of Six Flags Great America now for a decade. What I find amusing is when I was Bond's age the Demon was a "big ride" and nowadays it's almost considered a kids ride with Raging Bull over a hundred feet taller than it and rides like Top Thrill Dragster three hundred feet taller. What's awesome is that when I'd sit in third grade daydreaming about coasters I had rides that big in my mind. I wonder how big the rides in Bond's mind are that will be a reality in a few decades?