Le Mans Raceway

Le Mans Raceway

Busch Gardens Europe Location Williamsburg, Virginia, USA Status Defunct Operated 1975 to July 5, 2006 Rider height 42 inch unaccompanied Replaced by Griffon
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Manufacturer	Arrow Dynamics
Product	Antique Car Ride

Le Mans Raceway was a Track Ride built by US manufacturer Arrow Dynamics formerly located at Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. The ride featured the company's Flyer vehicles.

History

Le Mans Raceway officially opened in 1975, along with the park.

On June 30, 2006, Busch Gardens Europe announced that Le Mans Raceway would be closing to make room for a new attraction set to open in 2007. Le Mans Raceway would officially close on July 5. Officials gave a loving sendoff to the ride, saying goodbye to the 49 recreated antique racing cars that had traveled nearly 10 million miles in 31 years. After its removal, it would be replaced by Griffon.

Images

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  The attraction in 1976
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  1977
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  The attraction in 2002

References

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Present

Coasters

AlpengeistApollo's ChariotBig Bad Wolf: The Wolf's RevengeDarKoasterGriffonGrover's Alpine ExpressInvadRLoch Ness MonsterPantheonTempestoVerbolten

Attractions

Aeronaut Sky RideThe Battering RamBert & Ernie's Loch AdventureBug-a-DugDer Roto BaronDer WirbelwindElephant RunEscape from PompeiiFinnegan's FlyerFlutter SputterLe CatapultLe ScootThe Little BalloonsLittle GlidersOscar's Whirly WormsPrince Elmo's SpireRoman RapidsTrade WindTurkish Delight

Former

Coasters

Big Bad WolfDie WildkatzeDrachen FireGlissadeWild Maus

Attractions

Curse of DarKastleDa Vinci's CradleEggery DeggeryGladiator's GauntletLe Mans RacewayMäch TowerSea DragonThe Flying Machine