Derby Racer
| The Derby Racer is similar to a Carousel but much faster
and the horses move forward and back like they are racing. There are four horses per row
and there will be one winner for each row per ride. The horses are only connected to the
floor and are posed to look like they are racing at full speed. Rotational speed is about
6 RPM (10 seconds per rotation) but with the wide diameter, the outside horses are quite
fast. There seems to have been at least four Derby Racers produced over the years. The ride was designed by Prior and Church (of rollercoaster fame) who also manufactured all but the UK unit. Three are still in operation. Two in the USA and one in the UK. The Playland ride no longer races but runs faster than the one at Cedar Point. |
| Cedar Point (Cedar Downs) | Sandusky, OH |
| Playland (Derby Racer) | Rye, NY |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | UK |
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