American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois. It was the first wooden roller coaster designed by Intamin of Switzerland and was built in 1981 by the contracting firm Figley-Wright at a cost of $10 million.

1 天前 · The American Eagle ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be recognized as a landmark roller coaster, joining 50 other coasters worldwide. The American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) said Friday that they were “thrilled” to announce that two classic coasters would be recognized as ACE Roller Coaster Landmarks in 2025.

And while the Whizzer, only 49 years old, is the oldest Chicago area roller coaster on the list, other American Coaster Enthusiast landmarks date nearly a century if not more — such as the ...

1 天前 · The title puts American Eagle in elite company, part of 50 coasters across 42 parks worldwide that are honored for their lasting impact on roller coaster history. According to American Coaster ...

This classic wooden beast is the world’s tallest and fastest racing wooden coaster, and has been an all-time favorite of true coaster fanatics for over 40 years. A double track means two trains can fly through this 4,650-foot-long run at the same time, so climb aboard either Eagle Red or Eagle Blue and prepare for the race of a lifetime.

2024年10月28日 · American Eagle is a twin wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, USA. First opened in 1981, the ride contains a helix and several large drops. It is the second roller coaster from Intamin and the company's first wooden coaster.

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American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois. It was the first wooden roller coaster designed by Intamin of Switzerland and was built in 1981 by the contracting firm Figley-Wright at a cost of $10 million.

American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster at Six Flags Great America, located in the County Fair section of the park. It opened on May 23, 1981, and was the first major rollercoaster manufactured by Intamin.

American Eagle, the first wooden roller coaster built by Intamin Amusement Rides, opened in 1981 as the tallest and fastest racing wooden coaster in the world. ... To this this day, American Eagle ...