VIDEO: Steelers Greats Roll up for Unveiling of Team Roller Coaster at Kennywood
By Max Scoli
Kennywood Park will open its doors for business on Saturday, but that didn't stop a bunch of Pittsburgh Steelers legends from trying out the "Steel Curtain" before anyone else could.
??? day at the #SteelCurtainKickoff!!@Kenny_Kangaroo | #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/rHa3xsz7im
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 12, 2019
Some current players also pulled up like Cam Heyward and Matt Feiler to witness the first roller coaster themed after an NFL team. It's safe to say this ride was a touchdown.
And they’re off! Get ready to rumble, black and gold! #SteelCurtainKickoff @steelers pic.twitter.com/RePsKH9Jty
— Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) July 12, 2019
The Steel Curtain set a world record for the highest inversion at 197 feet, and a record in North America for the most inversions with nine.
Kennywood spokesperson Nick Paradise would provide some context for those who have their eyes on the ride, stating the following:
"I mean that lift, you’re at a 50-degree angle, so you feel like you’re almost vertical and your climbing and climbing and climbing."
- Nick Paradise
POV Video: Take a ride on Kennywood's Steel Curtain roller coaster https://t.co/neX1TD1x4s pic.twitter.com/rQHtCwj25z
— WTAE-TV Pittsburgh (@WTAE) July 12, 2019
You would think with Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell departing from the team this past offseason that the entire Steelers fanbase would be in shambles. Yet, this theme park will provide Steeler fans with a summer they will never forget.
Rest assured Pittsburgh residents, the roller coaster functions as advertised, and is indeed faster than Ben Roethlisberger.