Six Flags Darien Lake · Operating · 2016
RipCurl Racer
Mat racer · Hurricane Harbor · 40 ft
Photo: Six Flags Darien Lake · Official park / manufacturer media
A six-lane ProSlide Kraken Racer — head-first mat racing from a 40-foot tower.
At a glance
Key facts for RipCurl Racer.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Mat racer
Opened
2016
Height
40 ft
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for RipCurl Racer.
Ride profile
Water ride · Mat racer
- racing
- thrill
- water
Height
40 ft
Highlighted stat for RipCurl Racer
Spec sheet
Subtype
Mat racer
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for RipCurl Racer.
Timeline
2016
RipCurl Racer operating
Background
RipCurl Racer opened in 2016 on the former Splashtown entrance footprint — six braided racing lanes for head-first mat finishes.
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Sources & official links
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- RipCurl Racer — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Darien Lake — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Darien Lake on Coaster AtlasPark page
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