The Gauntlet (roller coaster)
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| The Gauntlet | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Gauntlet in 2004 | |
| Magic Springs | |
| Location | Magic Springs |
| Coordinates | 38°11′39″N 85°44′49″W / 38.194136°N 85.747009°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 10, 2004 |
| Cost | $7,000,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Model | SLC (689m Standard) |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 109.0 ft (33.2 m) |
| Length | 2,260.0 ft (688.8 m) |
| Speed | 49.7 mph (80.0 km/h) |
| Inversions | 5 |
| Duration | 1:36 |
| Capacity | 1,040 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 52–79 in (132–201 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train. |
| The Gauntlet at RCDB | |
The Gauntlet is an inverted roller coaster located at Magic Springs amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Suspended Looping Coaster (SLC) model was manufactured by Vekoma and opened at the park for the 2004 season.