| American Thunder | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Evel Knievel (2008-2010) | |
 The then-Evel Knievel Coaster in 2008 | |
| Six Flags St. Louis | |
| Location | Six Flags St. Louis |
| Park section | 1904 World's Fair |
| Coordinates | 38°30′45″N90°40′38″W / 38.51250°N 90.67722°W /38.51250; -90.67722 |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | June 20, 2008 |
| Cost | US$7,000,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Great Coasters International |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Drop | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Length | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Speed | 48 mph (77 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Capacity | 850 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 12 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available | |
| American Thunder at RCDB | |
American Thunder is awooden roller coaster located in the1904 World's Fair section ofSix Flags St. Louis inEureka, Missouri. Opened on June 20, 2008, the coaster was originally named after and themed to the famous motorcycledaredevilEvel Knievel. It was renamed American Thunder for the 2011 season.[1] To help promote the opening of the then-Evel Knievel Roller Coaster, Knievel's son,Robbie Knievel, jumped aHonda CR-500 motorcycle over 25Dodge Chargers on July 3, 2008.[2]
As a result of the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Chicago Cubs in the2015 National League Division Series, Six Flags St. Louis lost a friendly wager withSix Flags Great America, resulting in the temporary name change of the roller coaster to Cubs Thunder.[3]
This $7 millionGCI wooden roller coaster, which is identical to theThunderbird atPowerPark, features an 80-foot (24 m) drop with a top speed of 48 mph (77 km/h), going through a course of 2,700 feet (820 m) of track.[4] This ride features 16 hills and multiple high banked turns at up to 67° angles.[4] The layout crosses over and under itself seventeen times. This ride also features two 24-passengerMillennium Flyer trains for better cornering.[4]
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