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{{Short description|Wooden roller coaster in Michigan}}
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'''Zach's Zoomer''' is a [[wooden roller coaster]] at [[Michigan's Adventure]] in [[Muskegon, Michigan|Muskegon]], [[Michigan]]. Zach's Zoomer was manufactured by [[Custom Coasters International]]. It opened in 1994 and is targeted toward younger audiences. Zach's Zoomer was named after Roger Jourden's grandson and current General Manager Camille Jourden-Mark's son, Zach Mark.
'''Zach's Zoomer''' is a [[wooden roller coaster]] at [[Michigan's Adventure]] in [[Muskegon, Michigan|Muskegon]], [[Michigan]]. Zach's Zoomer was manufactured by [[Custom Coasters International]]. It opened in 1994 and is targeted toward younger audiences. Zach's Zoomer was named after Roger Jourden's grandson and current General Manager Camille Jourden-Mark's son, Zach Mark.


The [[roller coaster]] is a family coaster and is designed to be the first step to the larger coasters. It doesn't have sudden drops or high speeds. It is one of three wooden roller coasters in the park and is an [[American Coaster Enthusiasts|ACE]] Coaster Classic.<ref>[http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=1 ACE Coaster Classic Awards]</ref>
The [[roller coaster]] is a family coaster and is designed to be the first step to the larger coasters. It doesn't have sudden drops or high speeds. It is one of three wooden roller coasters in the park and is an [[American Coaster Enthusiasts|ACE]] Coaster Classic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ACE Coaster Classic Awards |url=https://www.aceonline.org/page/Classic |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206070437/http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=1 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=American Coaster Enthusiasts}}</ref>


The layout is the same as the old [[John C. Allen|John Allen]]-designed kiddie wooden coasters like [[Woodstock Express (Kings Island)|Woodstock Express]] at sister park [[Kings Island]].
The layout is the same as the old [[John C. Allen|John Allen]]-designed kiddie wooden coasters like [[Woodstock Express (Kings Island)|Woodstock Express]] at sister parks [[Kings Island]], [[Kings Dominion]], and [[Carowinds]].

Zach's Zoomer is one of only two roller coasters at Michigan's Adventure with manual brakes. Brakes must be opened and closed with buttons. The only other roller coaster with manual brakes is the [[Wolverine Wildcat]].


==Incidents==
==Incidents==
On June 30, 2000, a 38-year-old woman fell out of the ride and suffered critical injuries as she turned to take pictures of her relatives in the cars behind her.<ref>http://www.rideaccidents.com/2000.html#jun30</ref>
On June 30, 2000, a 38-year-old woman fell out of the ride and suffered critical injuries as she turned to take pictures of her relatives in the cars behind her.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2000-06-30 |title=2000's Accident Reports and News |url=http://www.rideaccidents.com/2000.html#jun30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426090733/http://www.rideaccidents.com/2000.html#jun30 |archive-date=2015-04-26 |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=RideAccidents}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Roller coasters introduced in 1994]]
[[Category:Roller coasters introduced in 1994]]
[[Category:Michigan's Adventure]]
[[Category:Michigan's Adventure]]
[[Category:Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair]]
[[Category:Roller coasters operated by Six Flags]]

Latest revision as of 19:04, 15 July 2024

Zach's Zoomer
Zach's Zoomer at Michigan's Adventure
Michigan's Adventure
LocationMichigan's Adventure
Coordinates43°20′36″N 86°16′51″W / 43.343424°N 86.280932°W / 43.343424; -86.280932
StatusOperating
Opening dateJuly 22, 1994
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerCustom Coasters International
Lift/launch systemChain Lift Hill
Inversions0
Duration1:20
Max vertical angle40°
Capacity450 riders per hour
Height restriction40 in (102 cm)
TrainsSingle train with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
Fast Lane available
Zach's Zoomer at RCDB

Zach's Zoomer is a wooden roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, Michigan. Zach's Zoomer was manufactured by Custom Coasters International. It opened in 1994 and is targeted toward younger audiences. Zach's Zoomer was named after Roger Jourden's grandson and current General Manager Camille Jourden-Mark's son, Zach Mark.

The roller coaster is a family coaster and is designed to be the first step to the larger coasters. It doesn't have sudden drops or high speeds. It is one of three wooden roller coasters in the park and is an ACE Coaster Classic.[1]

The layout is the same as the old John Allen-designed kiddie wooden coasters like Woodstock Express at sister parks Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and Carowinds.

Zach's Zoomer is one of only two roller coasters at Michigan's Adventure with manual brakes. Brakes must be opened and closed with buttons. The only other roller coaster with manual brakes is the Wolverine Wildcat.

Incidents

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On June 30, 2000, a 38-year-old woman fell out of the ride and suffered critical injuries as she turned to take pictures of her relatives in the cars behind her.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "ACE Coaster Classic Awards". American Coaster Enthusiasts. Archived from the original on 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  2. ^ "2000's Accident Reports and News". RideAccidents. 2000-06-30. Archived from the original on 2015-04-26. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
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