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RC Reride
RCReride
Visit RCReride for more photos, content and extras. RC Reride issue 119 includes additional photos from Coaster Con XXXIV, the Tour of Texas and the West Texas Round-Up add-on events. Also included are photos of the New Texas Giant and historic photos and commercials from Six Flags Over Mid-America.
 
2012 Coaster Calendar
Calendar
ACE is now accepting orders for the 2012 Calendar.
 
Preservation Alert
Conneaut Lake Park
Help get the Blue Streak rolling again! Click here for details on how to donate.
 
Preservation Alert
Zippin Pippin
Help resurrect the Zippin' Pippin' at Bay Beach in Green Bay, Wisonsin! Click here for details on how to donate.
 
Preservation Alert
The Dreamland Trust
Save Dreamland need our help! Click here to get Great Britain's oldest roller coaster back on track.
 
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Event News & Reminders
Winter Warmup : Online registration is available. Event starts 2/11/2012.
Winter Adventure : Online registration is available. Event starts 2/26/2012.
Spring Fling : Online registration is available. Event starts 4/21/2012.
ACE Day at Lake Winnie Regional Add On Day : Online registration is available. Event starts 6/16/2012.
Six Flags Over Georgia Regional Add On Day : Online registration is available. Event starts 6/23/2012.
Winter Warmup : Registration deadline is 2/5/2012. Event starts 2/11/2012.
Winter Adventure : Registration deadline is 2/15/2012. Event starts 2/26/2012.
Spring Fling : Registration deadline is 3/15/2012. Event starts 4/21/2012.
ACE Spring Conference : Registration deadline is 5/3/2012. Event starts 5/18/2012.
ACE Southeast Rafts the Ocoee River : Registration deadline is 5/29/2012. Event starts 6/16/2012.
ACE Day at Lake Winnie Regional Add On Day : Registration deadline is 6/10/2012. Event starts 6/16/2012.
Six Flags Over Georgia Regional Add On Day : Registration deadline is 6/10/2012. Event starts 6/23/2012.
Coaster Con XXXV : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/17/2012.
CoasterBash! XXIII : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/3/2012.
ACE Preservation Conference : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/10/2012.
Coaster Enthusiast Day : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/17/2012.
Winter Coaster Solace : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/18/2012.
Beech Bend Bash : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/3/2012.
Hawg Wild : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/28/2012.
Wisp Mountain Coaster : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/4/2012.
Apocalypse Preview : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/10/2012.
ACE Dives : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2012.
KennyKon XXIII : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/22/2012.
ACE Day at the PNE : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/25/2012.
Rollercoasters, Eh? : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/15/2012.
Thrillfest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/13/2012.
Celebrate America : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/14/2012.
ACE at Virginia State Fair : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/12/2012.
Winter Warmup : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 2/11/2012.
Eastcoaster : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 2/4/2012.
ACE Goes Idlewild : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/21/2012.
Riding of the Bull Cuatro : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/8/2012.
Ace's Rush to the Sky : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/30/2012.
Mid-Winter Tour of Dorney Park : New event added since last visit. Event starts 2/3/2012.
Spring Fling : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 4/21/2012.
ACE Spring Conference : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 5/18/2012.
Great Coasters International Tour : New event added since last visit. Event starts 2/5/2012.
Winter Adventure : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 2/26/2012.
CoasterFest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 5/26/2012.
Six Flags Over Georgia Regional Add On Day : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/23/2012.
ACE Day at Lake Winnie Regional Add On Day : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/16/2012.
ACE Southeast Rafts the Ocoee River : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/16/2012.
Bumper Cars on Ice : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 2/25/2012.
The Great Nor'Easter : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/4/2012.
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MERCHANDISE NEWS
New Merchandise Now Available At ACE webstore!!! [details]
Request For ACE Merchandise Designs! [details]
ACE's Online General Store is always open!
Refer to the merchandise flier if you prefer to order the merchandise via mail-order or to pay for the merchandise via check or money order.
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Important news: ACE Spring Conference ALERT

Rooms at the Breakers Express have now been discounted with flat rates for the Spring Conference. Rates listed below are +tax, valid for 1-4 individuals and dependent upon availability.

Wed. 5-16 & Thur. 5-17---$64
Fri. 5-18---$82
Sat. 5-19---$89
Sun. 5-20---$79
Mon. 5-21 & Tue. 5-22---$74

The deadline for these rates will be Friday, March 2, 2012. After this date the rate will be 10% off the regular room rate. (NOTE- Breakers Express is NOT within walking distance of the park.)

RESORT GUEST BONUS!! Each registered event attendee (12 & over) staying a minimum of two nights at any Cedar Point Resort will receive a $30 Cedar Point Gift Card at check-in!
Important news: Spring Con Flier
The Spring Con flier is now available on the Event page.

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ACE SPRING CONFERENCE FLIER NOW AVAILABLE    This article contains photos!

Posted 1/11/2012

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No Coaster Con Registration Deadline Extended to January 5, 2012    This article contains photos!

Posted 12/27/2011

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ACE News (December 2011) Color Version Now Online    This article contains photos!

Posted 12/18/2011

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CLEMENTON PARK AND SPLASH WORLD SOLD    This article contains photos!

Posted 11/24/2011

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WILD EAGLE NEARS COMPLETION    This article contains photos!

Posted 11/3/2011

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ACE TRIBUTE TO RON TOOMER    This article contains photos!

Posted 10/26/2011

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END OF 'DUEL' FOR UNIVERSAL'S DUELING DRAGONS (DRAGON CHALLENGE)    This article contains photos!

Posted 10/20/2011

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WILD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES    This article contains photos!

Posted 10/14/2011

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BLACK DIAMOND OPENS AT KNOEBELS    This article contains photos!

Posted 10/12/2011

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LEVIATHAN TRACK SPOTTED    This article contains photos!

Posted 10/3/2011

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ACE News (October 2011) Color Version Now Online    This article contains photos!

Posted 10/2/2011

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CEDAR FAIR TO SELL CALIFORNIA'S GREAT AMERICA PARK FOR $70 MILLION    This article contains photos!

Posted 9/19/2011

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EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PARKS REOPENING    This article contains photos!

Posted 9/16/2011

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EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PARKS SUFFER NEAR RECORD FLOODING    This article contains photos!

Posted 9/13/2011

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"WING COASTER" ANNOUNCED FOR DOLLYWOOD    This article contains photos!

Posted 9/6/2011

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SIX FLAGS ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2012    This article contains photos!

Posted 9/1/2011

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LEVIATHAN TO TOWER OVER CANADA'S WONDERLAND    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/18/2011

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Screechin' Eagle Demolished    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/15/2011

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ACE News (July/August 2011) Color Version Now Online    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/9/2011

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LITTLE AMERRICKA OWNER DIES    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/8/2011

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IRON WOLF CLOSING    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/8/2011

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Hersheypark Announces 12th Roller Coaster    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/5/2011

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GO BIG! GO BACKWARDS!    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/3/2011

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COASTING FOR KIDS A SUCCESS!    This article contains photos!

Posted 8/2/2011

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2012 Coaster Con Hotel Announced    This article contains photos!

Posted 7/7/2011

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Green Lantern Flashes in California    This article contains photos!

Posted 7/7/2011


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Featured Coaster
Giant Dipper at Belmont Park

Giant Dipper
Belmont Park
by Dave Hahner with Tim Cole

Built during the “Golden Age” of roller coasters in 1925 at what was then called Mission Beach Amusement Center, Giant Dipper is one of the few remaining seaside wooden roller coasters still in operation in the United States and one of only three coasters designed by legendary coaster designer, Frederick Church that continues to operate today. Rising to a height of 73-feet, it features a twisting tunnel, highly banked turns and graceful, yet powerful curving drops along its winding 2600-feet course.

The coaster suffered serious damage from fire in 1955 and was almost demolished. Sadly, the coaster sat dormant for many years, suffering from two more fires in 1981, and faced near extinction until a group of local citizens formed the “Save the Coaster Committee” (STCC) to help preserve this engineering marvel. Today, Giant Dipper remains a popular and vital component of Belmont Park and Mission Beach and is an important and successful milestone of historic coaster preservation.

ACE has recogized Giant Dipper as both a Golden Age Coaster and a Coaster Landmark.

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Giant Dipper at Belmont Park

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