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ACE Calendar ACE publishes an annual calendar featuring outstanding full-color coaster photographs by our members and park photographers. We typically feature coasters that recently opened, ones with significant anniversaries, and ones at parks hosting upcoming or recent ACE events. [Order]

Event News & Reminders
Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River : Online registration is available. Event starts 8/29/2009.
ACE Day at Lake Winnepesaukah : Online registration is available. Event starts 8/30/2009.
Summer Conference : Online registration is available. Event starts 9/11/2009.
Carolina Coaster Classic : Online registration is available. Event starts 9/12/2009.
ACE Day at Playland : Registration deadline is 7/6/2009. Event starts 7/11/2009.
KennyKon : Registration deadline is 7/6/2009. Event starts 7/19/2009.
Flying High : Registration deadline is 7/10/2009. Event starts 7/18/2009.
Highway to HellCat : Registration deadline is 7/22/2009. Event starts 8/22/2009.
ACE Day at Silverwood : Registration deadline is 7/24/2009. Event starts 8/8/2009.
Zoom & SOAR : Registration deadline is 7/25/2009. Event starts 8/8/2009.
ACE Day at Castle Park : Registration deadline is 8/3/2009. Event starts 8/9/2009.
Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River : Registration deadline is 8/3/2009. Event starts 8/29/2009.
ACE Day at Lake Winnepesaukah : Registration deadline is 8/19/2009. Event starts 8/30/2009.
Summer Conference : Registration deadline is 8/24/2009. Event starts 9/11/2009.
Carolina Coaster Classic : Registration deadline is 8/31/2009. Event starts 9/12/2009.
Coaster Con XXXIII : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/20/2010.
Regional Event in the Las Vegas Area : New event added since last visit. Event starts 11/14/2009.
Coaster Con XXXIV : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/19/2011.
Coastin' By The Ocean : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/11/2009.
ACE's Riding of the Bull : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/26/2009.
Fall Thrillfest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/3/2009.
RumbleFest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/6/2009.
Funtown Fest : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/15/2009.
Celebrate America II : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/4/2009.
ACE España 2009 : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/25/2009.
There's More Than Cheese In Wisconsin : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/9/2009.
ACE Day at Six Flags Great America : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/3/2009.
Highway to HellCat : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/22/2009.
ACE Day at the State Fair of Texas : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/4/2009.
Coasterfest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 11/21/2009.
Lone Star Coasterthon : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/26/2009.
Fiesta Fest 2009 : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/24/2009.
Summer Conference : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 9/11/2009.
ACE Halloween Haunt : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/4/2009.
ACE Day at Castle Park : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/9/2009.
ACE Day at Silverwood : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/8/2009.
Midwest STORM : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/11/2009.
Flying High : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/18/2009.
KennyKon : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/19/2009.
Ridefest 2009 : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/11/2009.
ACE Day at Playland : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/11/2009.
CoasterBash! : New event added since last visit. Event starts 3/6/2010.
ACE Day at Lake Winnepesaukah : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/30/2009.
Carolina Coaster Classic : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 9/12/2009.
Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/29/2009.
Coaster Stock : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/24/2009.
Phall Phunfest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/10/2009.
Coaster Craze : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/24/2009.
Zoom & SOAR : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/8/2009.
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MERCHANDISE NEWS
Life is good® Roller Coaster T Shirt now available!!! New color--Jungle Green--coming soon!! [details]
Request For ACE Merchandise Designs! [details]
New Items - ACE640 ACE Established T-shirt - Blocky style - now available in Tan. New Golf Shirt in Royal Blue available! [details]
NOW ON SALE!!!! [details]
ACE's Online General Store is always open!
Refer to the merchandise flier if you prefer to order the merchandise via mail-order or to pay for the merchandise via check or money order.
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Welcome!

Welcome to the official site of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), the world's largest club of amusement ride enthusiasts. ACE was founded in 1978 as a not-for-profit, all volunteer club to foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel coaster.

Our club has grown from a handful of members to nearly 7,000 members representing all 50 states, DC, and 12 countries. We publish a bimonthly newsletter and a quarterly magazine for our members. We also sponsor several events at parks each year. If you love the thrill of the twists, turns, drops, and loops of a roller coaster, this club (and this site) is for you!

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Terminator Salvation: The Ride debuts at Six Flags Magic Mountain    This article contains photos!

The Machines have taken over Magic Mountain with this latest post-apocalypse-themed thriller.

Posted 5/28/2009

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SeaWorld's Manta Officially Open    This article contains photos!

The unique double attraction features a B&M flying coaster for thrill-seekers and a walk-through aquarium stocked with nearly 3,000 specimens of sea life.

Posted 5/27/2009

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Kiddieland Amusement Park To Close After 80 Years    This article contains photos!

Rumors of the demise of Kiddieland have been circulating for a decade but with the park's lease expiring in 2009 there is little chance for continued operation.

Posted 5/20/2009

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Worlds of Fun Unleashes Prowler    This article contains photos!

True to its namesake the coaster skirts the landscape like a cat in pursuit of its prey—leaping and darting with each pounce.

Posted 5/7/2009

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Diamondback Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds    This article contains photos!

A picture-perfect opening day and a brand new B&M megacoaster results in long lines for Kings Island's newest attraction.

Posted 4/22/2009

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Geauga Lake Locals Hoping to Save Big Dipper    This article contains photos!

A Town Hall meeting is set to support saving the venerable John Miller Classic.

Posted 4/14/2009

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Indiana's Funspot Will Not Open in 2009    This article contains photos!

Owner blames cost of insurance, frivolous lawsuits, and canceled picnics.

Posted 4/7/2009

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Six Flags Reveals New Names for Rethemed Coasters    This article contains photos!

Bizarre new names announced on April 1, but apparently it's no joke.

Posted 4/2/2009

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Texas Giant will not operate in 2010    This article contains photos!

The Texas legend will get a $10 million extreme makeover.

Posted 3/17/2009

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Conneaut Lake Park to Reopen    This article contains photos!

The classic century-old park may once again be in business.

Posted 2/26/2009

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Hard Rock Park Sold for $25 Million    This article contains photos!

Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey, called the price adequate and the process rigorous.

Posted 2/18/2009

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Expoland Forced Into Liquidation    This article contains photos!

The once famous Japanese park could not recover after a fatal accident in May, 2007.

Posted 2/12/2009

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Camelot Theme Park to Close?    This article contains photos!

The troubled Great Britain park has gone into receivership.

Posted 2/12/2009

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Golden Nugget Track Purchased by Knoebels    This article contains photos!

The ride is not expected to be rebuilt until 2010 at the earliest.

Posted 1/26/2009

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Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain to Close For Rehab    This article contains photos!

The coaster is likely to be closed throughout most of the busy summer season.

Posted 1/9/2009


Featured Coaster
Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags over Georgia
Coaster
Playland Amusement Park
-- by Brian A. Peters

Simply known as Coaster, this Playland gem opened to the public when the park relocated to its new home in 1958. It was designed by Carl Phare, and built by Walker LeRoy of Douglas Fir at a cost of $200,000. Designated an ACE coaster classic, it has unique trains featuring eight two-person cars with a single lap bar and no seat dividers. The trains have flanged wheels, and an oil can attached to the front car ensures that the coaster is always well lubricated.

Although ACE does not officially rank coasters, many ACE members consider this coaster to be among the best. For several years talk of relocating the PNE caused ACE to list the coaster as a preservation concern. Current plans call for the PNE, Playland Park, and the coaster to stay in its current location to thrill a new generation of coaster enthusiasts.

Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags over Georgia

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