![]() We will continue to update you with further construction updates on Top Thrill Dragster and information regarding the confirmed manufacturer, Zamperla.Ī lot of Top Thrill Dragster fans initially appeared sceptical about Zamperla with only 35% of people voting "Yes, let's see what they can do" in our poll which asked, Has Cedar Point made the right decision to go with Zamperla? with the remaining 65% of voters saying, "No, what are they thinking!"Īs we said, it will be interesting to see if opinion changes as the project continues, more information is discovered and plans are confirmed regarding the layout for the reimagined Top Thrill Dragster over the coming months. If done well, this will be the reimagining which will put Zamperla firmly on the map once and for all. ![]() Image: Cedar FairĪlthough Top Thrill Dragster fans still have their doubts, what is safe to say is that, Zamperla will give everything to this project and as many have said, it is make or break. ![]() So, with Antonio's drive with new products, technology and focus on their capabilities as well as maintenance services and ride longevity coupled with Ferrari's experience from Intamin, we are getting a clearer picture as to why Cedar Point went with Zamperla rather than Intamin. Ferrari is a mechanical engineer and worked for 10 years including as CO-CEO for Swiss competitor, Intamin. He made it clear from the outset that his aim was to put Zamperla on the map as one of the leading manufacturers in roller coasters not just amusement rides.Īntonio Zamperla quickly hired Valerio Ferrari as Chief Sales Officer for the whole company. This would certainly be something that Cedar Point would want for the newly reimagined Top Thrill Dragster which has been plagued with down time in the past.įor anyone interested in learning more about the making process of the Lightning Train check out the video posted to YouTube by Zamperla which is embedded below.Īs well as the Lightning Train, Antonio Zamperla who has been working for 20 years in the amusement industry alongside his father Alberto Zamperla, was appointed CEO in 2021. The design also makes it easier for technicians to work on the trains as each element appears to be able to be taken off and worked on separately such as the seats which can be taken out individually, worked on, replaced and certified without significant down time for the ride. It explains in the video that due to the set up of the Lightning train, it eliminates the stress fracture points and required NDT weld testing meaning the structure is safer and saves time and money on annual testing. It is clear from this statement that any concern that Zamperla hasn't before completed a fast thrill ride should be silenced as the Lightning Train should give them to ability to do this which is exactly what Top Thrill Dragster fans want to hear. It is speculated that the key to the decision to go with Zamperla is the Lightning train which Sales and Marketing Director, Adam Sandy quotes, "The Lightning Train is something the industry has never seen before, we can go from 0-45kph to 0-200kph, it's all up to our client." Image: Zamperla The video footage further confirms the manufacturer of the reimagined Top Thrill Dragster as Zamperla and it appears that the new track is coming from Zamperla's North American headquarter facility in Boonton, New Jersey. The supports continue to be painted dark gray and prep work is being done on the top hat and it is expected that this will be the next part to be painted white.Īs already stated, work has started on the station area and more of the midway concrete is being torn up and there is a new concrete form located in the middle of the launch track which is likely to be filled with concrete in the next few days. Regarding construction updates, onsite painting is continuing and now the lower track on the launch and return sides of the top hat has now been completely painted bright white. In the new video update posted today (July 6) by Lake Erie Lifestyles we not only get to see the latest construction updates on Top Thrill Dragster but there is further insight given as to the reasons behind why Zamperla rather than Intamin has been chosen as the manufacturer for this high profile reimagining. There doesn't seem to be a day that goes by without another major update regarding the reimagining of Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point.
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