Ron Toomer
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| Nationality |  |
| 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, USA.
Ron Toomer was a rocket scientist before designing roller coasters.[1]
In 1966, Ron Toomer's first design, Runaway Mine Train at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, USA, opened to the public. It was his first of 93 roller coasters.[2]
In 1975, Corkscrew at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, USA opened to the public. It was the first modern multi-inverting roller coaster.
In 1989, Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, USA opened to the public. It was the first roller coaster to top 200 feet.
On September 26, 2011, Ron Toomer died in Bedford, Texas, USA, due to complications with cancer.
References
- ↑ Broad, William (1988-10-17). "Coaster designers get loopy". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ↑ "Industry legend Ron Toomer dies at 81". Amusement Today.