Six Flags Great Adventure to Launch America’s First Boomerang Coaster

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Roller coaster enthusiasts, get ready.

North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, Six Flags Great Adventure, is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity.

Opening this spring (exact date not yet announced), the park's newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 'airtime' (negative gravity) moments and a top speed of 60 mph, marking America's first "super boomerang" coaster.

Inspired by iconic superhero THE FLASH, known for his incredible speed, the Vertical Velocity coaster was engineered to give riders the sensation of racing through the air at lightning-fast speeds.

THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity stats include:

Maximum height: 172 feet
Maximum speed: 60 mph
Number of launches: 7
Inversions: 4
Moments of negative gravity ("airtime"): 10
Length of track: 1,430 feet
Height requirement: 48 inches

Brian Bacica, park president said in a statement, "THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity is the perfect addition to our world-class lineup of roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure.”

He added, "This high-energy ride delivers everything coaster fans are looking for — forward and backward launches, inversions, and an adrenaline rush that even THE FLASH himself would approve of. With its 48-inch height requirement, junior and experienced thrill seekers alike will have the chance to experience it firsthand."

To best experience the new thrill coaster, is with a 2025 Six Flags Gold Season Pass where Gold Season Passholders can enjoy unlimited rides on the newest coaster, along with exclusive benefits like free parking, unlimited visits all season long, and much more.

Those looking to purchase a Season Pass or learn more about the park’s entertainment and world attractions can visit the Six Flags Great Adventure website.

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