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Apollo's Chariot is the first Bolliger And Mabillard Speed Coaster, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Opened in 1999, it soon became a favorite roller coaster of many enthusiasts and riders. The roller coaster uses and out and back design with a helix. RIDE EXPERIENCE Riders start by climbing a 170 foot lift hill. At the peak, riders drop down a few feet in a pre-drop. The pre-drop serves to reduce the stress and pull of the chain. After the pre-drop, riders drop 210 feet (21 stories) into a water-filled ravine at a 65 degree angle and reaching speeds of 73 miles per hour. At the end of the ravine, riders go up a second airtime hill with a 131 foot drop. The riders then enter a short tunnel at the bottom of the second drop. Then after the third hill, rides go down a left curved 144 foot drop. Then, there is a large, upward helix which pulls 4.1G's. Coming out of the helix, there is a small drop, then another hill into a brake run. A series of bunny hills follow. At the end of the ride, rides drop into a ditch where the on-ride photo is located. Then the train hits the brakes and the riders return into the station. On March 30 , 1999 , on Apollo's Chariot's Media Day, the model Fabio was struck in the face by a Goose while riding. SEE ALSO |
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