This out and back wooden racing coaster opened in 1981 and is the first wooden coaster designed by Intamin. It stands 127 feet tall, but has a 147 foot drop due to the terrain it's built on. American Eagle also features a 560° helix and reaches a top speed of 66 mph.
Check out the red side front seat on-ride POV video we posted to see what it's like to be on the other side of this thrilling coaster: /watch/ELt2Bg2QkPKQ2
Six Flags Great America is located north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois.
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