The coaster features a hydraulic launch mechanism and reaches its top speed in just 3.5 seconds. It's a good thing that the acceleration is so rapid, too, since the pinnacle of the roller coaster ...

[Jon Mendenhall] fixed this deficiency by designing a model roller coaster that accurately simulates ... script that contains the proper speed and acceleration at each point along the track.

It is looking likely that roller coaster fans could have not just one, but two thrill machines to conquer this summer at Cedar Point. Work continues on constructing Siren's Curse at the Sandusky park ...

With 2025's opening day set for Saturday, May 3, Cedar Point spokesperson Tony Clark says Top Thrill 2 should be ready to ride once again.