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The Blue Flash Backyard Looping Coaster

Vincennes, Indiana

In 2002 I was informed by a friend about something that he saw along the side of the highway north of Vincennes, Indiana. he told me that someone had built a looping rollercoaster off of their shed. I of course had to go and see if he was pulling my leg or not. What I found was the Blue Flash Backyard Looping Coaster made by a gentleman named John Ivers. On my first visit he wasn't home but on my second visit I got to see the Blue Flash in action.

On an interesting internet side note after I put the first Blue Flash Trip Report up it went "viral" even though back in 2002 that phrase wasn't in use in regards for the very young internet. Despite having the entire Trip Report being a measly 7MB after several early social media sites discovered my photos I went through Negative-G's 3GB then monthly bandwidth allowance. By the end of it I ended up purchasing a total of 100GB's (thankfully people donated to pay for the bandwidth) over a week. Needless to say shortly after that I moved Negative-G to a host with unlimited bandwidth.

The Blue Flash has been one of the most terrifying coasters that I have ever been on and by far the most unique. Last I heard the Blue Flash is no more. On my final visit to see John and his creations in 2006 he was in the middle of building his Blue Two family coaster. I am not sure if John is open to visitors anymore or if he still has the Blue Two. No matter what the pages that follow open the door to show you the passion that some of us coaster enthusiasts go to in order to be able to enjoy our passion.

Below are links to various trip reports from over the years.

January 2002

February 2002

2006 - The Blue Two Backyard Coaster Under Construction