Lightning Racer
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My absolute favorite attraction in the park, hands down. I enjoyed riding the green side more, but the photos from the red side were definitely better. The airtime was thrilling, and there were moments when I felt like I might lose my grip on the ride and dug my toes in for more support. The tunnel entrance captures your pictures, so sitting in the front of any car is highly recommended for a great ride photo. Also, be cautious when raising your arms; I accidentally hit my elbow hard against the side of the car when I tried to lower them mid-ride.
Mylo FishermanMylo Fisherman
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Great coaster! A little rough, but the excitement of the interactions with the trains every now and then and finding out who's going to win makes up for the slight roughness, much nicer coaster than Wildcat which is made by the same manufacturer. Pretty well maintained as always, hardly has down time and the lines are usually very short and moves fast due to having racing trains and typically 2 trains on each track. The Red train is Lightning and the Green train is Thunder.
Ashleigh CAshleigh C
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I actually love this coaster and the best time to ride it is at night. It also doesn't usually have much of a wait, don't think I've ever waited longer than 10 minutes. If you have people to race and wave at in the other car then it's even more fun. I've never had a bad ride here.
Mary CMary C
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Nearby Attractions Of Lightning Racer
Hersheypark
ZooAmerica
Tanger Outlets Hershey
Hersheypark Stadium
The Hotel Hershey
Hershey Gardens
Hershey's Chocolate Tour
Skyrush
The Butterfly Atrium at Hershey Gardens
The Butterfly Atrium at Hershey Gardens

Hersheypark
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ZooAmerica
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Tanger Outlets Hershey
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Hersheypark Stadium
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Nearby Restaurants Of Lightning Racer
Tröegs Independent Brewing
Devon Seafood & Steak
The Chocolatier
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Houlihan's
Parkside Hotel Restaurant & Bar
The Circular
Savory Café and Savory Occasions Catering Inc
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Spring Creek Smokehouse

Tröegs Independent Brewing
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(1.4K)Click for details

Devon Seafood & Steak
4.5
(1.3K)Click for details

The Chocolatier
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
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Basic Info
Address
100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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Phone
(717) 534-3900
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Website
hersheypark.com
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Overview
4.7
(237 reviews)
Ratings & Description
entertainment
family friendly
Description
Lightning Racer is a wooden dueling roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Built by Great Coasters International and designed by Mike Boodley of GCI, the ride was completed in 2000 within the Midway America section of the park. Lightning Racer was GCI's second roller coaster at Hersheypark.
attractions: Hersheypark, ZooAmerica, Tanger Outlets Hershey, Hersheypark Stadium, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Gardens, Hershey's Chocolate Tour, Skyrush, The Butterfly Atrium at Hershey Gardens, The Butterfly Atrium at Hershey Gardens, restaurants: Tröegs Independent Brewing, Devon Seafood & Steak, The Chocolatier, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Houlihan's, Parkside Hotel Restaurant & Bar, The Circular, Savory Café and Savory Occasions Catering Inc, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Spring Creek Smokehouse

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