Coaster Draft 2009

[Martin]

I'll take Jack Rabbit at Kennywood.

It's The Toader's turn...

My picks:
Behemoth
Apollo's Chariot
Storm Runner
Talon
Kentucky Rumbler
Evel Knievel
Jack Rabbit

[The Toader]

I will take Cedar Creak Mine Ride from Cedar Point as my final pick.
My Previous pick were:

Maverick ~ CP
Renegade ~ VF
Bizzaro ~ SFGA (NJ)
Great Bear ~ Hersey
Mystery Mine ~ DW
Desperado ~ WBC
Pony Express ~ KBF
NightHawk ~ Carowinds
Powder Keg ~ SDC

[markham2020]

Well, this draft is almost done, and with MPI's last pick in the 2009 ThrillNetwork Coaster Draft I will select Batman: The Ride from Six Flags Magic Mountain to replace the "traded-for-Expedition-Everest" Patriot.

Worlds of Adventure Theme Park

Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit- USF
Batman: The Ride- SFMM
Xcelerator- KBF
Boulder Dash- LC
Matterhorn Bobsleds- DL
Griffon- BGW
SheiKra- BGT
Expedition Everest- DAK
Diamondback- KI

Okay Magnum, finish up this draft!

[89magnumxl200]

Para la selección final, escogo Montaña Rusa de La Feria Chapultepec Magico.

[Jimmy B]

This concludes the selection phase of the draft, now we will begin the promotional phase of the draft. Here is how it works:

Players get a chance to promote their park in an effort to earn them votes they need to place in the rankings. Everyone is limited to just one post per player; if you need to edit, simply edit that post and do not make another post (and you may want to note the update). Remember votes are determined by coaster collection....you may only promote the coasters you have and and why members should vote for your park based on your coaster collection. You are allowed to list statistics as long as they are accurate and true.

All other promotions besides coasters -- theme, services, dining/shopping, admission, accommodations, etc -- that you want to advertise are to be done only in the general info thread....and feel free to keep adding on to your park, but remember only coasters count in voting. All questions may only be asked in the general thread as well.

One more important piece of info, I will set the trading deadline a week from now (next Friday, July 3). All trades must be completed by then, and must be announced and confirmed on this thread only.

All the best of luck to everyone participating.

[markham2020]

The Adventure Begins...



Hollywood Rip, Ride Rockit- This 167-foot tall wonder will blow you away as you twist and turn through many unique features to the music of your choice! And what more, it will all be filmed so that everyone you know can see what you went through!

Facts

Height: 167 ft.
Speed: 65 mph
Thrill Level: Ultimate

Batman: The Ride- The city of Gotham is in your hands now as you join forces with Batman to stop all evil in Gotham City while rushing into daring, inverted features!

Facts

Length: 2700 ft
Height: 105 ft
Speed: 50 mph
Inversions: 5
Thrill Level: Ultimate

Xcelerator- Hop into your own 57' Chevy as you blaze out of the station 82 mph up a 205 foot top hat into what we like to call a Blast From The Past on Xcelerator: The Ride!

Facts

Length: 2202 ft
Height: 205 ft
Speed: 82 mph
Thrill Level: Xtreme

Boulder Dash- Escape an avalanche of boulder's as you take a ride on one of the best roller coasters in the world!

Facts

Length: 4725 ft
Height: 115'
Speed: 60 mph
Thrill Level: Ultimate

Matterhorn Bobsleds- Climb to the top of Matterhorn as you encounter the abominable snowman!

Facts

Height: 80 ft (Mountain 147 ft)
Thrill Level: Mild

SheiKra VS Griffon: Griffon- The Griffon and SheiKra have crossed each others' pathes and are fighting for control of the skies. Now it is your turn to choose which side you wish to be on!

Facts:

Length: 3108 ft
Height: 205 ft
Speed: 71 mph
Inversions: 2
Thrill Level: Ultimate

SheiKra VS Griffon- SheiKra- The Griffon and SheiKra have crossed each others' pathes and are fighting for control of the skies. Now it is your turn to choose which side you wish to be on!

Facts

Length: 3188 ft
Height: 200 ft
Speed: 70 mph
Inversions: 1
Thrill Level: Ultimate

Expedition Everest- Join the expedition to Everest today as things could not possibly go wrong when climbing up the tallest mountain in the world inhabited by the Yeti... could they?

Facts

Length: 4424 ft
Height: 112 ft. (Mountain 199 ft)
Speed: 50 mph
Thrill Level: Ultimate

Diamondback- Are you brave enough to face the diamondback? This thrilling hyper tests your nerve as you climb up the 230 foot lift hill, the tallest point in Worlds of Adventure and then drop nearly straight down at over 80 mph!

Facts

Length: 5282 ft
Height: 230 ft
Speed: 80 mph
Thrill Level: Extreme

So what are you waiting for? Who does not want
"an EPCOT with coasters"? Make sure your vote
counts for markham2020 and Markham Parks'
Worlds of Adventure!

[DEJA-VU RULES]

Originally Posted by markham2020

Here is my confirmation of a trade of Patriot (Worlds of Fun) to Deja-Vu Rules for Expedition Everest (Disney's Animal Kingdom).

I confirm the trade of Expedition Everest for Patriot.

[Racer]

The time has now come X-Treme Thrills has announced that the name of their new park which was operating under the code name of X-Treme Thrills Myrtle Beach during its soft opening will be called Snake Pit. The park will be the home of ten coasters that were selected from a draft-like auction. The ten coasters will offer different thrills for every member of the family.

The ten coasters are as follows:

Viper: A venomous classic Arrow looping coaster that takes riders through seven inversions.
Height: 188 feet
Drop Height: 171 feet
Length: 3,830 feet
Type: Steel
Inversions: 7
Speed: 70 mph
Location: Viper Corner

Viper's Revenge: A Schwarzkopf shuttle loop coaster that take riders through a vertical loop at almost 60 mph, only to do it again backwards.
Height: 142 feet
Length: 869 feet
Type: Steel
Inversions: 2(1 forward, 1 backward)
Speed: 57 mph
Location: Viper Corner

La Vibora: An Intamin bobsled that is perfect for the whole family.
Height: 60 feet
Length: 1,490 feet
Type: Steel
Speed: 32 mph
Location: Viper Corner

Carolina Cobra: A vekoma boomerang that battles with Sea Serpant.
Height: 116 feet
Length: 935 feet
Type: Steel
Inversions: 6(3 forward, 3 backward)
Speed: 48 mph
Location: Carolina Plaza

Sea Serpent: A Vekoma boomerang that battles with Carolina Cobra.
Height: 116 feet
Length: 935 feet
Type: Steel
Inversions: 6(3 forward, 3 backward)
Speed: 48 mph
Location: Carolina Plaza

Cobra: A Zierer family coaster that is perfect for families with small children.
Height: 26 feet
Length: 1,181 feet
Type: Steel
Speed: 22 mph
Location: Venomous Forest

Steel Venom: An Intamin Impulse coaster that launches riders at almost 70 mph and up a spiraling vertical spike.
Height: 185 feet
Drop Height: 175 feet
Length: 630 feet
Type: Steel
Speed: 67 mph
Location: Venomous Forest

Cobra's Revenge: An Intamin stand-up coaster that twists through 2,575 feet of track, including a vertical loop.
Height: 87 feet
Length: 2,575 feet
Type: Steel
Inversions: 1
Speed: 48 mph
Location: Reptile Square

Anaconda: A classic Arrow looping coaster that takes riders out over a lake, through a tunnel, and 4 inversions.
Height: 128 feet
Drop Height: 144 feet
Length: 2,700 feet
Type: Steel
Inversions: 4
Speed: 50 mph
Location: Anaconda Bay

Rattler: A twisting, diving wood coaster built into the terrain.
Height: 180 feet
Drop Height: 124 feet
Length: 5,080 feet
Type: Wood
Speed: 65 mph
Location: Anaconda Bay

Attached is an overall view of the park.

[Jerry S]

Hazard Heights Roller Coasters
Thrill scale 1-5

Manta - A B&M flying coaster will be located in the Deep Sea section, and will be intertwined with a live animal exhibits. Thrill rating: 5

Volcano - An Intamin magnet launched coaster will have riders suspended below the track as they are launched to 70 MPH straight out the top of a man made volcano. Thrill rating: 5

Lightning Racer - A GCI dueling, racing, wooden coaster will put riders against one another in a race to the finish line. This twisted coaster will be in the storm section. Thrill rating: 4

Tremors - A wooden coaster originally designed by CCI with an out and back layout, will bring riders right into an earthquake complete with a few underground tunnels. Thrill rating: 5

Wildfire - A B&M steel coaster that takes riders upside down five times after an intense drop. This coaster will be out of view to most of the park, mainly careening through the forest around the back end of the park. Thrill rating: 5

Viper - A wooden coaster which resembles the classic Coney Island Cyclone will wind back and forth like a poisonous snake. Thrill rating: 4

Twister - A wooden coaster with an unusual, compact layout will make guests feel out of control, as if they're right in the middle of a tornado. Thrill rating: 5

Spider - A Maurer Sohne built spinning coaster, perfect for the whole family, will have spinning cars so that no two rides are alike. Thrill rating: 3

Scorpion - An old style, compact but powerful coaster with only one loop, will be perfect for those who want a big thrill, but are still too scared of the bigger coasters. Thrill rating: 4

Avalanche - This coaster is like riding a bobsled, no track, just a chute to send the cars down. Thrill rating: 2

[Jimmy B]

The deadline for all trades is now expired, so all parks from here on out are final!

At this time, TN members can now begin casting their vote. To vote, send a private message (PM) of your top five (5) parks to me.

Of the 17 parks -- the collection of coasters drafted by each player, you will select your top FIVE (5) favorite parks and list them in order of your top favorite being #1 to your least favorite #5, and you cannot vote for yourself.

Remember all 17 players MUST vote in order to qualify for the rankings. All TN members are more than welcome (indeed encouraged) to vote even if you're not a player in the draft.

I will set the voting deadline for Thursday night at Midnight July 9, which should be more than enough time.

You may continue to keep promoting your park if you choose to and have not yet done so -- it is completely optional and not required.

Good luck to all!

[Andrew P]

Please vote for the deceased Mr. Polcyn and his new Geauga Lake park...

Raven (Holiday World)
Vortex (Kins Island)
Shivering Timbers (Michigan's Adventure)
Wild One (Six Flags America)
Big Dipper (Camden Park)
Chang (SFKK)
Mamba (World's of Fun)
Goliath (La Ronde)
Gemini (Cedar Point)
Ride of Steel (Darien Lake)

[Wes]

He was so young.

[Wes]

Big Lick, NC


Big Lick, NC-

From the huge metropolis that is Big Lick, Parc Zooropa owner Wes Connell is pleased to announce the details of his super, mega, awesome new theme park!

First up is the announcement that you were probably expecting: Parc Zooropa has been renamed Decades Amusement Manipulation Institution Tract. Which doesn't spell anything of any consequence. But for now we'll just called it Decades Park.

Mr. Connell explains: "I wanted a park with the name decade in it, because frankly all my coasters were built in the first decade of my life, from the amazing Racer to the bear of a coaster Grizzly, each and ever coaster was originally built in the first years of my life."

Local reaction to the new name has been mixed, many were already confused what U2 had to do with Big Lick, NC.

In addition to the new name, the park has had a change of heart in regard to the price of their passes. The new season passes will be $39.99, with daily admission at just $19.99. Parking will however be changed to $50. You can however buy a parking pass for $200.

Park patrons will enter the exciting world of Decades Park and after being attacked by our photographers that want to bilk you out of $20 for cheap, out of focus photos will make their way to the NASCAR Plaza.

In NASCAR Plaza, you will have the opportunity to ride the thrilling Racer wooden roller coaster, now with NASCAR themed trains. Pick your favorite driver, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Tony Stewart or Carl Edwards. And if none of these are your favorite driver, well too bad! What do you think this is, NASCAR Speedpark?

Next in the NASCAR Plaza, you'll have the chance to ride the now dueling Space Mountain! Mr. Connell spared no expense in installing BOTH North American versions of this classic coaster. In keeping with the NASCAR theme, Space Mountain will now operate as Redneck Mountain at night. Dodge the other track, and dodge beer cans as they are tossed at you as you make your way around Hillbilly Motor Speedway.

Leaving NASCAR Plaza, patrons will come to the Frog Pond. Named for Big Lick's neighbor down the street: Frog Pond, NC, this area will feature old steel coasters rusting in the swamps of North Carolina. No need to paint the coasters in the future, as that would take away from the theming!

Frog Pond will feature several amazing NEW rides! First up will be the newly purchased Loch Ness Monster and Carolina Cyclone dueling experience. Both coasters have been totally re-tracked for a down-home good time! Be sure to bring your bug spray, as you never know what kind of disease you might catch from all the mosquitoes! The Loch Ness Monster and Carolina Cyclone have been renamed: Escape from Mosquito Island!

Also in Frog Pond, we haven't forgotten about the kiddies either. The Fairly Odd Coaster, a junior- sized wooden coaster has been installed and renamed The Flyswatter. It will be sponsored by Bubba's Flyswatter, which you will need to purchase immediately because of the infestation of mosquitos and flies in the area.

Jr. Gemini is also on tap for the kiddies, renamed simply Jr in honor of Dale Earnhardt Jr. It's the world's first Jr. Jr. Coaster! Not only does it do nothing, but it makes tons of money and thinks it looks good doing it!

The next area of the park patron's will want to experience (if they survive Frog Pond) is Cooter's Canyon.

Named for the beloved Cooter of The Dukes of Hazzard fame, Cooter's Canyon will feature amazing hillbilly theming that will be rivaled by none. To keep the area looking authentic, park employees have been warned not to clean the area, or empty the trash cans for at least 1 week at a time. If you really want the full experience, then be sure to visit on Thursdays, the day before trash collection!

Cooter has some exciting rides waiting, including: Thunder Mountain, now known as Bo & Lukes Escape, escape from Boss Hog and his idiot Sheriff Roscoe.

If you survive that (and trust me, the coaster was thrown together last night so you might not survive at all), then the ferocious Grizzly wooden coaster and Revolution steel looping coaster will surely thrill you.

Grizzly -themed to, wait, what was it again? A bear? Oh yeah, a ferocious bear will take you on a 2 minute ride of terror through the parking lot! Who really needs coasters built in the woods anyway.

Revolution will send your spine tingling, as for no apparent reason we have installed over-the-shoulder restraints on a coaster that doesn't need it! Watch out for that final drop, it's a killer!

And if you're wondering why we didn't retheme either coaster? Well it's simple, we're lazy! What do you think we are, Cedar Fair?

Next up is The Swamp.

There's really nothing to do in The Swamp, it's just that we were too lazy to actually clean up the mess left over from the pig farm that used to occupy the land.

And that's it! I know you'll all be thrilled to come and visit. Park operating hours are from 9-10 on Mondays when there is a full moon, and Tuesday - Saturday from Noon to whenever Wes feels like closing up the place.

And for all you coaster enthusiasts out there, don't come to the park expecting to ride every ride. I mean, what do you think we are, Six Flags?

[rckrazy06]

WEll I had nice humorous promotion typed up untill I accidentally Xed out of the page(there was a lot of swearing after that). I'm not going to retype it all right now, all I have left to show of it is this:

With that I would like to say vote for my park, Park of the Decade!

[The Toader]

07-05-2009 ~ Minneapolis~ A new park is set to open today has had its final details put out. WWW will be located right next to the Minnesota State Fair grounds were the U of Minnesota farming area used to be, but because of funding problems, the University decided to sell it. The new park will feature a 4 season dome to house many coasters and other rides. It will feature 10, yes 10 Roller coasters. Each coaster is designed to give the rider a whole different experience. Here are the new rides.





Maverick ~ (will be located in the Wild Dome) A steel coaster that gives riders a straight plunge down to go though several inversion, then to go into a tunnel to get blasted out.
Renegade ~ This wooden coaster built by Great Coasters int. is sure to lasso riders into its wonderful sensations. A first of its kind "S" drop will not only surprise you, but give a whole new way to drop 91ft.
Desperado ~ A hyper coaster with a 225 ft drop with speeds up to 80 mph. This ride will give speed a whole new meaning.
Bizarro ~ Every story needs a villain, can you outlast this wicked ride? This Floorless coaster will let your feet dangle and full wind in your face as you go though 7 inversions.
Great Bear ~ Deep within the woods lies a grizzly waiting for cowboys to pass by. Test out this Inverted roller coaster to feel how it might be to be chased by a bear.
Mystery Mine ~ (will be located in the Wild Dome) On this coaster, you can explore the depths of a mine. No one knows the true story of the mine or what lies within it.
Pony Express ~ (will be located in the Wild Dome) Ride a Real pony, or at least feel what it could be like. This ride features a brand new type a train, the first and only of its kind. The seats are shaped like Horses. Saddle up!
Night Hawk ~ Ever wondered what it was like to fly? In this coaster, you can soar like a bird. Watchout little creatures below!
Powder Keg ~ This coaster will explode as it is launched up, down, over, and around!
Cedar Creak Mine Ride ~ This coaster has wood supports with a steel track. Everyone will be able to enjoy this ride over water and though different features!



Saddle up and come to Wild West World.

[Leo C]

In the Comments Thread I explained my park: Warner Bros. Wild Adventures and Galaxy Bay Indoor Waterpark Entertainment Village.

Summarizing my draft my park features:

Bizarro(SFNE)
Superman: El Ultimo Escape
Phoenix
Ravine Flyer II
Mindbender (notorious Galaxyland indoor Schwarzkopf)
Mr. Freeze
Vortex (Canada Wonderland)
Thunderation
Batman: The Ride
Kumba

Please read my description and please vote for my park. Thank you.

[coasterlove]

Here is my park along with some video highlights for the top coasters in the park.

Highlighting my park is Nitro, the 230 foot tall hyper coaster from famed company B&M! You'll travel at speeds up to 80 miles per hour and over mile of tracks with hills that never seem to stop.


Montu is our inverted coaster that has been voted as one of, if not the best inverted coaster in the world numerous times since it opened. Montu is one of the fastest and longest inverted coasters in the world featuring seven inversions including a one of a kind batwing element unique to inverted coasters.


If Montu wasn't enough, we have more leg dangling fun for you with Wicked Twister. This inverted coaster launches you 72 miles per hour up two 215 foot twisted towers making it the tallest and fastest inverted coaster in the world. It's also the only "impulse" coaster that twists not only in the front but in the back as well. Watch the world spiral out of control both in front and behind you!


The Boss is a massive wooden coaster that has one of the biggest and fastest first drops of any wooden coaster in the world at 150 feet and speeds over 66 miles per hour! You'll travel nearly a mile over twists and turns and all sorts of hills.


Fahrenheit is the newest coaster at my park. Straight out the gate, the thrill begins as you climb vertically 90 degrees straight up to the top of the 121 foot lift hill and over and back down on an incredible 97 degree angle. If that hasn't already got your attention, you'll head into six inversions!


Scream is a fun floorless coaster with seven inversions. Rider's legs are free with no floor beneath them and the track just inches below. While your legs are hanging below, you'll travel at speeds over 60mph and go through seven inversions. Try not to scream....

HellCat is a wild out of control woodie that isn't the tallest or fastest but might be one of the most fun wooden coasters you've ever been on.

Big Bad Wolf is a true classic suspended coaster known to all coaster enthusiasts. You will swing through a European village and take a dive along the river all while hanging from the track below.

Another classic is Whizzer. This coaster is the last of it's kind and great for families. You sit comfortably by yourself or with a loved one while hugging the terrain while twisting and turning all about.

Last up, one more classic coaster...Demon. Two loops and a couple corkscrews, you don't get more classic than that. A fun ride that's great for just about any thrill seeker, young or old, this coaster has excited millions of guests.

[coasterb]

With a late draft start, and late publicity due to congress (cough, class) being in session, and all the time it takes to move the coasters (to my new apartment), here are Washington DC's newest monuments.

1. Millenium Force
With a lift hill towering high above and right next to the Washington Monument, and the Ellipse acting as CPs Island, Millenium will give riders the highest point of view in Washington DC.

2. Dominator
Representing the Executive Branch, Dominator will dominate the White House lawn and share the Ellipse. It will take riders through the twisted brain of any of our recent POTUS's.

3. American Eagle
Lining up double track down the National Mall, American Eagle with its red and blue paint will take riders thru the highs and lows of being in Congress.

4. Judge Roy Scream
Order in the court, please rise for Juge Roy, and scream thru the ride on this great wooden coaster, located on E. Capital St. between the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.

5. Desert Storm
Take a spin on this looping coaster sitting right by the Pentagon. This is one of the last looping coasters around with no painful OTSRs!

6. Afterburn
7. Firehawk
While Andrews AFB would be more appropriate, these coasters are being built for tourists. So enjoy flying, literally, on these two thrillers at the northeast corner of Regan National Airport. Afterburn is an Inverted coaster and Firehawk with a second relocation in that many years is a flying coaster that just can't stay grounded.

8. Riddler's Revenge
Stand up and stay standing while going loopy between the Department of the Treasury and the office of the IRS on Pennsylvania Ave. This coaster appeared in the movie Richie Rich with a Dollar sign logo.

9. California Screamin'
A gift from the Govenator and Disneyland, California Screamin' is a great family coaster. The closest thing resembling Mickey Mouse in DC is the Tidal Basin, right next to the Potomac.

10. Capitale Express
Visit the National Zoo with your kids who will enjoy a coaster just their size.

Please vote for the new collection of coasters in Washington DC.

[Katie]

Welcome back to Graceland!

This year, our park has decided to do an “Old Skool” theme with the park. We have decided to purchase all wooden coasters. Why, you ask? Because, we are crazy! The park and the management have decided they can not please everyone in the industry, therefore, we have decided to do a lot of wooden coasters. That way, you have very different rides on the same ride throughout the day! You can never lose.

We provide the following coasters for your enjoyment!:

The Voyage: 167 feet tall, 65+mph, over 24 seconds of airtime and featuring 3 90 degree banked turns. This one is sure fast and furious.

The Beast and Son Of Beast: We have decided to make these coasters, that are related by the way, into the longest and craziest wooden dueling roller coasters of all time. With a combined 14,000+ feet of track between both coasters, your ride will sure to be incredible each time you ride. We have fixed Son of Beast from any and all problems by fixing the banking, and making the backs of the seats a little higher, but not high enough to cause excessive brain damage.

Hades: The first coaster, straight out of hell folks! Going under ground, this was the very first coaster to go and do a 90* banked turn in a tunnel. With this coaster, you have a very fast right with lots of twists and turns. This is and will be Voyage’s little brother.

The Legend: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has come to Graceland and hopes to have the younger crowd whooping and hollering day and night. With a lot of laterals, a little bit of airtime this is the start for even the little coaster enthusiasts.

Prowler: This newer addition to the park has people even more on the prowl for a different ride then ever before. With a lot of floating air time, direction changes and one of the best made trains out there, Prowler, will sure be a hit with the entire family.

Dania Beach Hurricane: This coaster was built a few years back and can stand hurricane force winds, but at the same time produces airtime and a scenic view of the park.

LoCoSuMo: Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain came to us via a sale and was well worth it! The family loves this ride, while not crazy and wild like Voyage, this ride is heavily themed and a very different feel from any other coaster out there. We have purchased new Splinter trains from Gravity Group and will be put on at the beginning of our next season.

New Mexico Rattler: This crazy snake is fast and furious and snakes in and out of itself numerous times to give you airtime, laterals and the whole she-bang!

Wildcat: This furious kitty got a new re-haul two years ago adding the Millennium flyer trains and a lot of track work. This ferocious cat will never let up from first drop to station.

Included in $40 dollar park admission in the 2009 season:

-Admission to park and adjoining water park (yet to be named)
-An unlimited supply of Advil for any aches, pains or headaches.
-One free meal (in a voucher form of up to 15 dollars).
-Free drinks (all day unlimited you get a wristband for any stands you stop at).
-Coupons for games and shops.
-Discounts for the rest of the season of up to 10 dollars for other admissions.

Come on back to Graceland! We’ll see ya soon!

[Jimmy B]

Time is up! Voting and promotions is over, now on to the results

The way votes are counted is this way:

-- Fifth (5th) place vote gets two (2) points.
-- Fourth (4th) place vote gets four (4) points.
-- Third (3rd) place vote gets six (6) points.
-- Second (2nd) place vote gets eight (8) points.
-- First (1st) place vote gets ten (10) points.


Here is how everyone voted:

Andrew Polcyn
1. The Toader
2. Katie
3. Leo C
4. Wes
5. 89magnumxl200


89magnumxl200
1. Katie
2. Racer
3. rckrazy06
4. Jimmy B
5. Leo C


Brad
1. Racer
2. Leo C
3. Katie
4. Andrew P
5. Wes


coasterb
1. DEJA-VU RULES
2. markham2020
3. Jimmy B
4. The Toader
5. Leo C


coasterlove
1. coasterb
2. Jimmy B
3. rckrazy06
4. Leo C
5. markham2020


Jerry S
1. The Toader
2. 89magnumxl200
3. markham2020
4. Leo C
5. Racer


Jimmy B
1. coasterlove
2. DEJA-VU RULES
3. coasterb
4. 89magnumxl200
5. rckrazy06


Katie
1. Wes
2. Racer
3. Leo C
4. Andrew P
5. markham2020


Leo C
1. Wes
2. Andrew P
3. Jerry S
4. coasterlove
5. Katie


markham2020
1. rckrazy06
2. The Toader
3. Leo C
4. Jimmy B
5. Jerry S


Racer
1. Wes
2. Leo C
3. Jimmy B
4. Jerry S
5. rckrazy06


rckrazy06
1. coasterlove
2. markham2020
3. Jerry S
4. Katie
5. 89magnumxl200


Ryan F
1. coasterlove
2. Jerry S
3. Andrew P
4. Leo C
5. The Toader


Brian F
1. Katie
2. The Toader
3. Jimmy B
4. coasterb
5. markham2020


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And now here is the final rankings:

The following four players has not submitted their vote and are excluded from the rankings:

DEJA-VU RULES
Martin
The Toader
Wes


#12. B-rad -- 0 points (no votes)

#11. 89mangumxl200 -- 16 points (two 5th place, one 4th place, and one 2nd place)

#10. coasterb -- 20 points (one 4th place, one 3rd place, and one 1st place)

#9. Andrew Polcyn -- 22 points (two 4th place, one 3rd place, and one 2nd place)

TIE #7. rckrazy06 -- 26 points (two 5th place, two 3rd place, and one 1st place)

TIE #7. Jerry S -- 26 points (one 5th place, one 4th place, two 3rd place, and one 2nd place)

TIE #5. markham2020 -- 28 points (three 5th place, one 3rd place, and two 2nd place)

TIE #5. Racer -- 28 points (one 5th place, two 2nd place, and one 1st place)

TIE #3. coasterlove -- 34 points (one 4th place, and three 1st place)

TIE #3. Jimmy B - 34 points (two 4th place, three 3rd place, and one 2nd place)

#2. Katie -- 40 points (one 5th place, one 4th place, one 3rd place, one 2nd place, and two 1st place)


And that means for the second consecutive year, defending champion from last year has successfully defended his crown!

WINNER #1. Leo C -- 50 points (two 5th place, three 4th place, three 3rd place, and two 2nd place)


Congratulations again to Leo C for his winning back-to-back -- he has joined coasterlove being the only two players to ever win consecutive titles! And of course thanks to everyone else for playing.

[Katie]

Damn it! SooooO Close! What the free meal and advil didn't do it for you guys? LMAO

Great draft guys!

[coasterlove]

It's a shame that Wes and The Toader didn't vote since they both would've had respectable showings. Although I think it was a huge mistake trading Diamondback in order to get Space Mountain. Not that it matters since he didn't vote.

Wes...what happened? You're one of the last people I would think would miss their vote!

I don't think it matters much that Martin didn't vote nor am I surprised he didn't since he was barely a participant in this year's Coaster Draft.

I think next year, we have to be more proactive on eliminating people when their missed picks start to acumulate or bring back one emergency pick. It seems that once someone misses a pick, they lose interest since they're now "behind".

Congratulations to Leo. Now that he has matched my achievement, I may have to compete next year after thinking I may have retired from the Coaster Draft.

[Leo C]

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year's draft. We entered a new realm for this edition with picking within North America including Canada and the United States. Several of us were able to use our coaster passports to get a few cool picks new to the draft this year. The pool of choices were really rich. I and several others were surprised there were some really quality picks left out of this draft like Raging Bull. I was on the fence with Rampage from Alabama Adventures. The construction and marketing of these coasters and parks took on a new life this year. Thank you Markham and Magnum. It was interesting and then fun to see how you guys pushed it. I would like to thank coasterlove, the moderators, Andrew P., Wes, Katie, our numbers man Jimmy. Thank you for making those picks for our members that send them in for us, making those calls. Thank you Racer and B-rad, the game came a little more alive when we talked about it at SFOG. Thank you everyone for participating and being such great opponents. You really brought it.

Can this win please foreshadow a team I'm following faithfully? Please?

[rckrazy06]

Well first of all, thank you for everyone who voted for me including markham2020 as my only first place vote. I have a feeling I would've done a bit better if I retyped my promotion but oh well. Congratulations to you Leo, although I feel if the 4 that didn't vote would've voted, The Toader could have come ver close to beating you. Thanks for a great year a hopefully it'll be just as good next year.

By the way Leo, don't count on the Phillies going back to back, the Pirates are going to have an epic second half and really make Pittsburgh the city of champions.

[Andrew P]

I always strive for a non-last place finish...would people have voted different if I had made a final pitch about my park?

I'll admit, I got burned out after the 8th round, so coming back next year is not likely.

[The Toader]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Dang that stinks.

[89magnumxl200]

Originally Posted by Andrew P

I'll admit, I got burned out after the 8th round, so coming back next year is not likely.

Well, considering you're dead, I wouldn't expect it anyway.

And Congrats to Leo.

[Leo C]

What? Andrew's not going to come back as Herman Munster?

Rckrazy, Pennsylvania has been pretty lucky. Let's keep trying to rack 'em up for them.

I always like more than one woodie and a pretty good story. The Deviousness just got to me this year. Bo and Luke's adventure snagged on my childhood there.

[Jimmy B]

It's one thing that Millennium Force didn't get picked until #10, and Kingda Ka didn't get picked until the third round. But what happened to Magnum XL-200 and Raging Bull? They were consistent top ten picks in the past and are left out completely!

A fun fact -- the following rides were picked over the Magnum XL-200: Jr. Gemini, Iron Dragon, Gemini, and Cedar Creek Mine Ride....how incredible is that?

Likewise, Demon, Whizzer, Iron Wolf (that was me admittedly), and Viper were picked over Raging Bull.

[B-rad]

Maybe I'll do a little bit better next time. At least I can't do much worse than what I did.