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Manufacturer: Zamperla
Model: Air Race 6.4
Opening Date: April 7, 2012
Location: North Midway
Height: Approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
Footprint: 87 x 87 feet
Number of Arms: 6
Seating Capacity: 24 riders per cycle (4 riders per gondola)
Hourly Capacity: Approximately 480 riders
Height Restriction: Minimum 48 inches (122 cm)
Ride Duration: Approximately 2 minutes
Restraint System: Over-the-shoulder harnesses
Construction Cost: $2.5 million

Air Race is a thrill ride located in the North Midway section of Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah. Manufactured by the Italian company Zamperla, the ride simulates the sensations of aerobatic flight, offering guests a dynamic and exhilarating experience. It officially opened to the public on April 7, 2012.

Overview

Air Race is a Zamperla Air Race 6.4 model, designed to mimic the maneuvers of an acrobatic airplane. The ride features six rotating arms, each supporting a four-seat airplane-themed gondola, allowing up to 24 riders per cycle. During operation, the arms rotate around a central axis while the gondolas perform flips, banks, and dives, reaching a maximum height of approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters). Riders experience forces up to 3Gs, delivering a sensation akin to that of a stunt pilot.

Reception

Since its debut, Air Race has been well-received by park visitors, praised for its unique combination of spinning and flipping motions that deliver an intense yet enjoyable experience. Its relatively compact footprint, coupled with high-thrill elements, has made it a standout attraction in Lagoon's diverse ride lineup.

Videos

Air Race Off-ride (HD) by deathbyillusion

Air Race On-ride Front Seat (HD POV) by deathbyillusion

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+| '''Manufacturer:''' Zamperla
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+| '''Model:''' Air Race 6.4
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+| '''Opening Date:''' April 7, 2012
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 | '''Location:''' North Midway
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-| '''Built In:''' 2012
+| '''Height:''' Approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
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-| '''Manufactured By:''' [[Zamperla|Antonio Zamperla S.p.A.]]
+| '''Footprint:''' 87 x 87 feet
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-| '''Cost:''' $2.5 Million
+| '''Number of Arms:''' 6
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-| '''Ground Dimensions:''' 87 x 87 feet
+| '''Seating Capacity:''' 24 riders per cycle (4 riders per gondola)
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-| '''Ride Height:''' 42 feet
+| '''Hourly Capacity:''' Approximately 480 riders
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-| '''Ride Capacity:''' 24 riders
+| '''Height Restriction:''' Minimum 48 inches (122 cm)
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-| '''Hourly Capacity:''' 440 riders
+| '''Ride Duration:''' Approximately 2 minutes
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-| '''Height Requirements:''' Riders under 48" in height may not ride
+| '''Restraint System:''' Over-the-shoulder harnesses
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-! [[File:Ride5.png|frameless|center|link=Ride Ratings]] [[Ride Ratings|Aggressive Thrill]]
+| '''Construction Cost:''' $2.5 million
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-Air Race takes riders on an amazing journey which replicates the experiences and sensations of an acrobatic aeroplane flight, with banks, loops, dives and weightlessness that will test even the most experienced thrill seekers. Accommodating up to 24 riders at one time in six, four-seater aeroplanes, the new thriller combines an 6 rpm central ride rotation motion with a motor driven arm rotation that allows for the various movements experienced by riders. The action takes place up to 8m above the ground and ‘pilots’ experience accelerations of 3G, right side up and upside down.
+'''Air Race''' is a thrill ride located in the North Midway section of Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah. Manufactured by the Italian company Zamperla, the ride simulates the sensations of aerobatic flight, offering guests a dynamic and exhilarating experience. It officially opened to the public on April 7, 2012.
+==  Overview  ==
+Air Race is a Zamperla Air Race 6.4 model, designed to mimic the maneuvers of an acrobatic airplane. The ride features six rotating arms, each supporting a four-seat airplane-themed gondola, allowing up to 24 riders per cycle. During operation, the arms rotate around a central axis while the gondolas perform flips, banks, and dives, reaching a maximum height of approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters). Riders experience forces up to 3Gs, delivering a sensation akin to that of a stunt pilot.
+==  Reception  ==
+Since its debut, Air Race has been well-received by park visitors, praised for its unique combination of spinning and flipping motions that deliver an intense yet enjoyable experience. Its relatively compact footprint, coupled with high-thrill elements, has made it a standout attraction in Lagoon's diverse ride lineup.
 == Videos ==
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+{{#ev:youtube|http://youtu.be/V6fUsm3oe4U|||Air Race Off-ride (HD) by deathbyillusion}}
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-|||Air Race Off-ride (HD) by deathbyillusion
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+== See Also ==
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+* [https://www.lagoonpark.com/ride/air-race/ Air Race page] on Lagoon's official website
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+* [https://www.zamperla.com/product/air-race64 Air Race 6.4 page] on Zamperla's website
-|||Air Race On-ride Front Seat (HD POV) by deathbyillusion
+* [https://lagoonhistory.com/project/attractions/air-race/ Air Race page] on Lagoon History
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