Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car accident on Jan. 22 in his home country of the Dominican Republic. The … Conneaut Lake Park, founded in 1892, is home to the Edward Vettel classic wooden roller coaster, the Blue Streak, built in 1938, which was recently designated as a Historic Roller Coaster Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE). [5], "Amusement Today — Golden Ticket Winners 2013", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blue_Streak_(Cedar_Point)&oldid=1011547072, Roller coasters manufactured by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In 2013, it achieved its highest ranking of 27 among the world's top wooden roller coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication by Amusement Today. As this park struggles for survival, one of the big reasons why the fight wages on to keep it afloat is the classic wooden coaster that graces the landscape. Yes, it is a very big coaster, but I think it is the largest kiddie coaster ever built. The Blue Streak underwent major renovations in 1997, 2002, and 2010. It is the only wooden coaster operating in the park and the largest. The Cedar Point Blue Streak is the park's oldest and most beloved coaster, still delivering exciting thrills and laughter more than four decades after it first opened. In August 2010 Conneaut Lake Park won $50,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Project and plans to use the money to continue renovations of this historic coaster. The dates are as follows,[1], On June 24, 2010, the American Coaster Enthusiasts donated a plaque that declared the Blue Streak a Coaster Classic and a Coaster Landmark. The straightaway is followed by 2 medium size hills, then a turnaround section that features a slight dip as it turns the train back towards the station. I don't recall the GP really complaining about roughness on the ride, they just seemed happy to be on it. Such were the safety mechanisms of classic coasters such as the Gemini and Blue Streak. Upon leaving the station, … And with good reason too, as Blue Streak is a pretty good coaster lying behind the swirls of financial problems and general uncertainty. Blue Streak is a wooden roller coaster located at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, USA. Design [edit | edit source] Elements Chain lift hill; Trains [edit | edit source] Single train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. […] This page was last edited on 11 March 2021, at 13:55. About Blue Streak. It then takes a 180-degree turnaround before heading back to the station, but not before going over some more hills before coming to a stop. He was only 25 years old. He turns into a silver Dats… Riders then enter a series of two short hills which provide the ride's maximum airtime followed by a larger, third hill that slows the train slightly. In 2013, it achieved its highest ranking of 27 among the world's top wooden roller coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication by Amusement Today. Blue Streak follows an out and back design. Ah, the Conneaut Lake Blue Streak. Yes, back in the early 1980’s, a trip to Cedar Point was an essential part of each summer, and I was a huge fan of defying death while restrained only by a weathered seat belt and a paint-chipped metal bar. The train plummets down the first drop reaching up to a top speed of 50 mph and into a straightaway section of track. The roller coaster was named after the local Sandusky High School athletic nickname "The Blue Streaks". [1], Blue Streak features a traditional "out-and-back" layout design from Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Blue Streak is Cedar Point's classic wooden roller coaster. It’s got lots of charm and plenty of excitement, and it is a privilege to be able to ride something like it with such a long history. Blue Streak (1937 Ed Vettel Sr. single out-and-back) +2 The Blue Streak has significant amounts of new wood on it this year (pretty obvious since the rest of the coaster is a faded pale blue compared to the bare wood of the new construction). The coaster cost $200,000 to construct, and was billed as a replacement for the demolished Cyclone. Trim Brakeshad been added to the ride's first drop, and it was considered a rough ride. The ride received salvaged lumber from the Geauga Lake Raging Wolf Bobs coaster. Roller Coaster; Wood; Sit Down. The attraction's success led to a rebirth of roller coasters at Cedar Point, including the installation of Cedar Creek Mine Ride (1969), Corkscrew (1976), Gemini (1978) and Wilderness Run (1979). Dating back to 1937, Blue Streak is the flagship attraction at this lakeside amusement park. > Blue Streak when it runs the Century Flyer. The ride is rough though. The roller coaster was designed by Frank F. Hoover & John C. Allen. Some roller coaster aficionados may even call it a bucket list coaster. After climbing the 161-foot-tall lift hill, Mean Streak dropped riders at a 52-degree-angle and over two large elevated curves. No… Blue Streak is a classic "out and back" wooden coaster designed by Frank Hoover and John Allen and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. His death came one day before the 17-year anniversary of NFL Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, Derrick Thomas, who also died in a car accident. Despite this Bluestreak had a darker side - he loathed the war and fighting in it due to the Decepticons' annihilation of his home state in the war on Cybertron. Blue Streak follows an out and back design. Photo: Mark Rosenzweig. I understand how scared you must be. Note: From 1999–2010 the Blue Streak did not chart in the, This page was last edited on 17 February 2021, at 22:52. Find it all and much more with the interactive Roller Coaster Database. The Blue Streak taken by Andrew Borgen. Blue Streak was built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (then Philadelphia Toboggan Company), and named after "The Blue Streaks", the nickname of the Sandusky High School athletic teams. I had no trouble riding > the coaster and I can't say that about some Cedar Fair wood I've been > on recently. Other Autobots didn't mind this, as it helped to lighten their mood. It started with death-in-itself by visiting the isolated ruins of Geauga Lake, which now exists in a state of utter nihilation of which ‘living on in our memories’ are of little compensation. Blue Streak is a wooden out and back roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. ... tallest or longest roller coasters? Roller coasters have been the focal point of theme parks for decades, often singlehandedly making or breaking a venue’s reputation for death-defying fun. While there has been the occasional accident — and even a groovy 1970’s disaster movie — these steel and wooden adrenaline boosters offer a ticket to real-life action-adventure in a safe and controlled environment. It's not scary, and its very slow because it is braked to death. Blue Streak is name of a roller coaster at cedar point. Built in 1964, the Blue Streak roller coaster is the oldest operating scream machine at Cedar Point amusement park/resort. The Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park first opened in 1938. [4], After a 78-foot climb (24 m) up its lift hill, the train descends 72 feet (22 m) at a 45-degree angle reaching a top speed of 40 miles per hour (64 km/h). Actually, if you are really scared of heights, try Mean Streak first. The coaster has 2 trains with four cars. In the 1950's Cedar Point was a decaying place. The early 1950s was a bad time for Cedar Point. Final Rating: 7 out of 10 (Good) 2 trains with 4 cars. Cedar Point revealed the Blue Streak in May of 1964, built by the very well known Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Blue Streak opened to the public on May 23, 1964, and is the park's oldest roller coaster. The Blue Streak roller coaster located in Conneaut Lake Park has now officially been placed on the endangered species list. Length: 2,900 feet. It is the 17th oldest wooden roller coaster in the United States, and it is one of two shallow coasters designed by Ed Vettel still operating. Read more. Standing a majestic 78 feet tall, the Blue Streak, named after a local high school football team, treats its passengers to an exciting ride that features negative G-forces, fast hills and quality "airtime." I’ll admit that while I’m a sucker for all classic wooden coasters, I have a particular affinity for Vettel’s work, perhaps second only to the creations of Prior and Church (most of which I’ll never get a chance to ride). So don’t count this one out, Blue Streak is packed with … Cedar Point went without a major thrill roller coaster for more than a decade following the removal of Cyclone in 1951. It opened to the public on May 23, 1964. Date awarded: June 24, 2010. It is however a classic. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train. The Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Parkfirst opened in 1938. The ride is the oldest operating roller coaster at the park, as it opened on May 23, 1964.. On April 26, 2013, Blue Streak was damaged when a construction vehicle backed into its turnaround.No major damage occurred, and the ride is expected to be repaired in time for opening day. I used to be TERRIFIED of roller coasters, but now I cannot stay off of them. After climbing the 78-foot tall lift hill, riders will embark down a 72-foot drop to expereince more than a half dozen hills, turns and plenty of "airtime". This weekend excursion seemed to have death as a unifying theme. This 1938-built roller coaster is one of only two Edward Vettel designs remaining in the world, the other being the beautiful Lakeside Park Cyclone in Denver Colorado. BLUE STREAK - Cedar Point - Sandusky, Ohio (Click on a thumbnail image to see a larger view). The Vettel train was again removed in 2011 pending repairs and restraint updates. > The turnaround has been completely retracked. I wouldn’t rate it as being one of my favorite roller coasters. Park: Conneaut Lake Park - Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. About the Blue Streak The Blue Streak is a wooden roller coaster that first opened on the northern side … For the 2016 season, first drop was repaired and re-tracked. It is the 17th oldest wooden roller coaster in the United States, and it is one of two shallow coasters designed by Ed Vettel still operating. The ride ends on the track's final brake run before returning to the station. The Blue Streak (followed by the Mean Streak) taught me that I’m not the largest fan of wooden roller coasters. The amusement park was closed in 2007 for lack of operating funds and insurance and just last week a fire broke out and damaged a … After the next drop, the train climbs into a 180-degree turn that sends riders over a short hill followed by three medium-sized hills on its way back. Blue Streak is considered a classic wooden coaster, using an “out and back” layout. Mean Streak criss-crossed its wooden structure nine times at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h). I used to love roller coasters. Built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Blue Streak opened to the public on May 23, 1964, and is the park's oldest roller coaster. After a three year closure the Blue Streak wooden coaster at Conneaut Lake Park is back in action. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train. At the time Blue Streak was introduced, it was the first major coaster addition to the park in over twenty years; it now remains the Point's oldest operating coaster. Whether you’re a first time roller coaster rider or a coaster enthusiast, Blue Streak will always give a thrilling ride. [3] In Amusement Today's 2013 Golden Ticket Awards, Blue Streak was ranked 27th among wooden roller coasters worldwide – its highest ranking to date. They achieved immediate success and quickly began to expand performances in and around Cleveland including recording. Built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Blue Streak is Cedar Point's oldest existing roller coaster. Type: Wood. Blue Streak is a wooden roller coaster built in 1937 at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. The second is The Cyclone at Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver, Colorado. Blue Streak is a solid ride and certainly a classic. Yes, back in the early 1980’s, a trip to Cedar Point was an essential part of each summer, and I was a huge fan of defying death while restrained only by a weathered seat belt and a paint-chipped metal bar. During the World Wars, the park would fare well some years and others it would not. Bluestreak's (Jaseur in Canada, Ariete in Italy) biography described him as a highly incessant talker; he simply couldn't stop. Manufacturer: Edward Vettel. Blue Streak is a wooden roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Single train with 3 cars. When speaking of fellow Autobot Wheeljack, Bluestreak joked that "That guy can build a neutron bomb out of a wristwatch and a rusty can." [2] Cedar Point invested US$200,000 (equivalent to $1,648,712 in 2019) to construct the wooden roller coaster, and it remains a favorite at the park, consistently getting 30 minute to hour waits, and within annual roller coaster polls. Coaster: Blue Streak. It is the only wooden coaster operating in the park and the largest. The ride was manufactured by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. The Blue Streak Ensemble was founded in 2011 by award-winning composer Margaret Brouwer to bring contemporary chamber music to Ohio communities along Lake Erie. The ride has a height restriction of four feet tall. I know a few people who absolutely love the Blue Streak. Blue Streak is often underestimated because of its smaller stature. [2][3], American Coaster Enthusiasts listing for Blue Streak, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blue_Streak_(Conneaut_Lake)&oldid=1007397328, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Built: 1938. In 2002, one of the original 1938 Vettel trains was returned to service, replacing the silver National Amusement Devices Century Flyer train used since the 1960s. The Blue Streak was built in 1964. Blue Streak Racer Pacific Park (Santa Monica, California, United States) Removed, Operated from to . I used to love roller coasters. A classic roller coaster! New BLUESTREAK built in late 2009 Photo: Rich Koppelman The train then follows 4 smaller camel back hills, providing airtime, then entering the brake run and making a 360 degree turn back into the platform/station. Blue Streak is a wooden roller coaster built in 1937 at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. Blue Streak logo on stationBlue Streak is a traditional "out-and-back" wooden roller coaster. The second is The Cyclone at Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver, Colorado. The Blue Streak has been opened and closed many times. After the death of Boeckling, the park was in a constant up and down phase depending on the decade. The only coasters added between the 1951 and 1964 were two Wild Mice, and 2 Allan Herschell Little Dippers[1] Blue Streak was One of three roller coasters at Cedar Point when it opened on May 23, 1964. At least the trains have good padding. Such were the safety mechanisms of classic coasters such as the Gemini and Blue Streak. By the end of WW2, the parks coasters were rotting and were in need of financial help. Prior to the 2012 operating season, Cedar Point gave Blue Streak a fresh coat … An on-ride-photo system took rider's pictures at the mid-ride block brake run. Height: 77 feet. The turnaround section of track was rebuilt (date needed). Upon leaving the station, the train immediately enters a tunnel in the shape of an “S" and begins a 78-foot-high climb up the lift hill. Blue Streak is a wooden roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.