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''Ring Racer'' is a Formula One-themed roller coaster which was due to open on August 15, 2009〔(autosport.com )〕 at the Nürburgring race course as part of the Nürburgring 2009 project. It was originally planned to accelerate from 0 to in 2.5 seconds.〔 parallel to the grand prix track. However, two defects in the launch system delayed its opening until 2013. On 3 September 2009, a series of explosions in the pneumatic system caused injuries to seven people, and shattered windows.〔http://www.motor-kritik.de/common/09090901.htm〕〔()〕 It was manufactured by S&S Worldwide and features a pneumatic launch. This accelerates the coaster from 0–99.4 mph (0–160 km/h) in less than 2 seconds, double the acceleration of a Formula 1 driver in the same space of time. According to the local state, Rhineland-Palatinate, the cost of Ring Racer accumulated to a total of 12.3 Million Euro. In 2014, it was announced by Nürburgring that Ring Racer wouldn't start running again as the ride is not economically viable. ==See also== * 2013 in amusement parks 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ring Racer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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