Lake Compounce · Operating · 2012
Riptide Racer
Mat racer · Crocodile Cove
Head-first mat racing on side-by-side lanes — sprint your friends to the splashdown.
At a glance
Key facts for Riptide Racer.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Mat racer
Opened
2012
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Riptide Racer.
Ride profile
Water ride · Mat racer
- mat-racer
- thrill
- water
Experience
Mat racer
Spec sheet
Min height
3'6"
Specs source: lakecompounce.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Riptide Racer.
Timeline
2012
Riptide Racer opens
Background
Riptide Racer added competitive mat racing to Crocodile Cove in the 2010s expansion years — side-by-side lanes for head-first duels.
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Sources & official links
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- Riptide Racer — official ride pagelakecompounce.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lake Compounce — official sitelakecompounce.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lake Compounce on Coaster AtlasPark page
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