Wolverine Wildcat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wolverine Wildcat |
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Wolverine Wildcat viewed from near Rip Cord
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| Michigan's Adventure | |
| Location | Michigan's Adventure |
| Park section | Timbertown |
| Coordinates | 43°20′37″N 86°16′39″W / 43.34361°N 86.27750°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | May 18, 1988 |
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| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Dinn Corporation |
| Designer | Curtis D. Summers |
| Model | Sit Down |
| Track layout | Double Out and Back |
| Lift/launch system | Chain Lift |
| Height | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Drop | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Length | 3,000 ft (910 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 50° |
| Capacity | 700 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | Single train with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available |
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| Wolverine Wildcat at RCDB | |
The Wolverine Wildcat is an exciting wooden roller coaster located at Michigan's Adventure. This popular amusement park is found near Muskegon, Michigan. The ride first opened its tracks in 1988.
You can find the Wolverine Wildcat in the Timbertown area of the park. It's close to the Timbertown Railway Station. For many years, it was known as the most thrilling ride at Michigan's Adventure. That changed when Shivering Timbers was built in 1998.
Ride Design and Features
The Wolverine Wildcat has a special design called a "double out and back" layout. This means the coaster travels out from the station, turns around, and then comes back. It does this twice, creating a fun and fast ride.
This design is similar to the Phoenix coaster at Knoebels' Amusement Resort. The Wolverine Wildcat celebrated its 30th birthday in 2018. That same year, Shivering Timbers turned 20, and Thunderhawk turned 10.
How Wolverine Wildcat Was Built
The Wolverine Wildcat was designed by Curtis D. Summers. It was built by a company called Dinn Corporation. This coaster was a very important project for Michigan's Adventure. Its arrival helped the park become a bigger attraction.
Before this ride, the park was known as Deer Park Funland. The new coaster helped lead to the name change to Michigan's Adventure. The wooden tracks of the ride have been updated over time by Martin & Vleminckx to keep it running smoothly.
