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American Eagle (roller coaster)
American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois. It was the first wooden roller coaster designed by Intamin of Switzerland and was built in 1981 by the contracting firm Figley-Wright at a cost of $10 million. While most of the records have since been broken, American Eagle had the longest drop and fastest speeds among wooden roller coasters when it debuted and is still recognized as a top racing coaster in the United States.
The ride is recognized by American Coaster Enthusiasts as a Landmark roller coaster, receiving the honor in 2025.
Construction of American Eagle began in June 1980. The attraction was built with approximately 1,360,000 feet (410,000 m) of lumber, 129,720 bolts, and 30,600 pounds (13,900 kg) of nails. Supports are attached to approximately 2,000 concrete footings that average 1.5 feet (0.46 m) in diameter and are 4.5 feet (1.4 m) deep. American Eagle was painted with over 9,000 US gallons (34,000 L; 7,500 imp gal) of white paint and took over 20,000 man hours to build. American Eagle was designed by Curtis D. Summers, James Figley, and Leonard Wright. Marriott originally contacted John C. Allen to design the coaster, but he did not want to attempt it.
American Eagle cost $10 million to construct and opened to the public on May 23, 1981.
During the 2016 or 2017 season, American Eagle stopped racing. Instead, the red and blue side were alternated in operation. As one side dispatched, the other side loaded passengers.
However, in 2021, the red side exclusively operated while blue side was closed for slight retracking and refurbishment. In 2022, blue side reopened while the red side was closed for similar refurbishments. In 2023, the blue side did not operate while the red side did.
Prior to the 2024 season, both sides of American Eagle were announced to get chain lift replacements. American Eagle also received a brand new entrance. Additionally, new red, white, and blue lights were installed to project onto the ride.
In the 2024 season, the blue side operated exclusively until the middle of August, when red side opened for operation as well. The blue and red sides alternatively operated throughout the rest of the season.
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American Eagle (roller coaster)
American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois. It was the first wooden roller coaster designed by Intamin of Switzerland and was built in 1981 by the contracting firm Figley-Wright at a cost of $10 million. While most of the records have since been broken, American Eagle had the longest drop and fastest speeds among wooden roller coasters when it debuted and is still recognized as a top racing coaster in the United States.
The ride is recognized by American Coaster Enthusiasts as a Landmark roller coaster, receiving the honor in 2025.
Construction of American Eagle began in June 1980. The attraction was built with approximately 1,360,000 feet (410,000 m) of lumber, 129,720 bolts, and 30,600 pounds (13,900 kg) of nails. Supports are attached to approximately 2,000 concrete footings that average 1.5 feet (0.46 m) in diameter and are 4.5 feet (1.4 m) deep. American Eagle was painted with over 9,000 US gallons (34,000 L; 7,500 imp gal) of white paint and took over 20,000 man hours to build. American Eagle was designed by Curtis D. Summers, James Figley, and Leonard Wright. Marriott originally contacted John C. Allen to design the coaster, but he did not want to attempt it.
American Eagle cost $10 million to construct and opened to the public on May 23, 1981.
During the 2016 or 2017 season, American Eagle stopped racing. Instead, the red and blue side were alternated in operation. As one side dispatched, the other side loaded passengers.
However, in 2021, the red side exclusively operated while blue side was closed for slight retracking and refurbishment. In 2022, blue side reopened while the red side was closed for similar refurbishments. In 2023, the blue side did not operate while the red side did.
Prior to the 2024 season, both sides of American Eagle were announced to get chain lift replacements. American Eagle also received a brand new entrance. Additionally, new red, white, and blue lights were installed to project onto the ride.
In the 2024 season, the blue side operated exclusively until the middle of August, when red side opened for operation as well. The blue and red sides alternatively operated throughout the rest of the season.
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