American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor

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American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor
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American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor

The American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America will is getting landmark status from the group American Coaster Enthusiasts.The organization is recognizing the American Eagle for its lasting impact. Six Flags says the American Eagle is the world's tallest and fastest racing wooden coaster — with a double track so two trains can fly at the same time.

Batman: The Ride, built in 1992, was the world's first inverted looping roller coaster, while the Whizzer, which opened with the theme park in 1976, stands out as the last remaining custom-built Speedracer coaster designed by the famed Anton Schwarzkopf.No Chicago area roller coasters from elsewhere besides Six Flags Great America are on the landmark list.

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