Six Flags St. Louis · Operating · 2023
Rookie Racer
28 ft · 22 mph
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A family/junior coaster for younger guests stepping up from flats in Bugs Bunny National Park.
Specifications
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Ride profile
Scaled against Six Flags St. Louis's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
28 ft
#11 of 11 at Six Flags St. Louis
Ride experience
- Family
- Junior
- Steel
Specs from sixflags.com
History
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Timeline
2023
Rookie Racer opens
Background
Rookie Racer is Six Flags St. Louis's family/junior coaster, giving younger guests a steel credit before they move up to Pandemonium or the woodies.
A compact layout and racing theme keep it accessible for first-time coaster riders.
History primarily sourced from sixflags.com. See also our data policy.
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Sources & official links
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- Six Flags St. Louis — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags St. Louis on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourcesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Zamperla — manufacturerzamperla.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hero photo (Six Flags St. Louis · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
- Official POV — Licensed / educationalWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)
- History & background sourcesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
Learn more
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Explains the physics behind a family coaster
Tire drives and friction lifts
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