Xcelerator

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roller coaster
Xcelerator
Knott's Berry Farm Location Buena Park, California, USA Status Operating since June 22, 2002
Statistics
Manufacturer	Intamin
Type	Steel - Launched
Model / product	Accelerator Coaster
Riders per train	20
Hourly capacity	1,330
Propulsion	Hydraulic launch (0 - 82 mph in 2.3s)
Height205 feet Drop200 feet Top speed82 mph Length2,202 feet Inversions0 Steepest drop90° Duration1:02
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Xcelerator is an Intamin launched roller coaster located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, USA. Xcelerator opened as Intamin's first hydraulically-launched roller coaster. The ride is located in the same area of the park where Windjammer Surf Racers once operated.

Elements
Launch Track Top Hat-Outside

Rollbacks

Occasionally, the train will not make it over the hat element. The train will launch, make it part way up the hill, and roll back into the launch. This is normal. It happens on many other coasters, like Top Thrill Dragster or Kingda Ka.

Incident

On September 19, 2009, a cable snapped on the launch, sending debris flying everywhere. One debris went straight into a 12 year old's leg, thus, a surgery was needed.

Trivia

• The final round of the cancelled Cartoon Network game show, Brainrush, took place on this coaster. The final contestant would have to spit out answers fitting under a certain category (ex. American Idol winners) while riding. They would then gain the option to double their money in a final round where they would be asked only one question. If contestants answered their question right, the coaster would launch, but if they didn't, they would be forced off without getting to ride. In addition, contestants would always receive the opportunity to earn extra money by eating some type of meal before the ride.

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