Ron Toomer

Ronald Valentine Toomer

Nationality	American
Company	Arrow Dynamics
Born	May 31, 1930
Died	September 26, 2011 (aged 81)
Years active	1961 - 1998
Known for	93 Arrow Dynamics coasters

Ron Toomer was an American roller coaster designer, known for his work with Arrow Dynamics roller coasters.

History

May 31, 1930, Ron Toomer was born in Pasadena, California.

In 1966, Ron Toomer's first design, Runaway Mine Train, at Six Flags Over Texas, opened to the public, his first of 93 roller coasters.

In 1975, Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm opened to the public, the first modern multi-inverting roller coaster.

In 1989, Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point opened to the public. The first roller coaster to top 200 feet.

On September 26, 2011, Ron Toomer died in Bedford, Texas, due to complications with cancer.

The Ron Toomer American Coaster Enthusiasts Plaque at Cedar Point.