US 2003/0140815 A1 · Real-size simulated drag strip ride

Abstract

A real-size simulated drag strip ride is presented which recreates the physical and visual sensations of a drag race. A real-size dragster is located along a specified and controlled linear track. The rider is positioned inside the driver's compartment, with a specially adjustable safety helmet and full safety harness securing him in place in an adjustable seat. Once the simulated light tower signals that the dragster is set to race, each driver of two, side-by-side vehicles, may push the acceleration pedal to accelerate the vehicle through an initial acceleration zone. The dragsters are propelled by use of a linear induction motor and fin located out of sight underneath the vehicle. The race is finished when the cars pass the finish line. Speeds and the winner are displayed on the starting line tower. The cars are then returned to the loading and unloading area for the next riders.

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Dependent claims

A real-size dragstrip amusement ride, comprising:
(a) at least two simulated dragsters located on side-by-side tracks;
(b) at least two side-by-side parallel tracks, having a means to constrain each dragster to remain on its respective track;
(c) an acceleration means to accelerate each dragster down the track;
(d) a starting line signal tower to signal when to start the race and to display information about the speed of each dragster during the race.

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Real-size simulated drag strip ride

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Real-size simulated drag strip ride

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