American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois. It was the first wooden roller coaster designed by Intamin of Switzerland and was built in 1981 by the contracting firm Figley-Wright at a cost of $10 million.

This classic wooden beast is the world’s tallest and fastest racing wooden coaster, and has been an all-time favorite of true coaster fanatics for over 40 years. A double track means two trains can fly through this 4,650-foot-long run at the same time, so climb aboard either Eagle Red or Eagle Blue and prepare for the race of a lifetime.

5 days ago · The American Eagle ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be recognized as a landmark roller coaster, joining 50 other coasters worldwide.

6 days ago · American Coaster Enthusiasts has announced that American Eagle, the classic wooden racing coaster that still cuts a prominent figure along Great America’s coaster skyline, will be recognized as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark this year, in addition to Shock Wave at Six Flags over Texas.

5 days ago · The American Eagle is the world’s tallest and fastest-racing wooden roller coaster and has been a favorite of fans for over 40 years, according to the Six Flags website. It reaches top speeds of ...

6 days ago · American Eagle, designed by Intamin, opened in 1981 as the tallest and fastest racing wooden coaster in the world. To this this day, its remains the world's longest double-racing wooden coaster ...

Oct 28, 2024 · American Eagle is a twin wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, USA. First opened in 1981, the ride contains a helix and several large drops. It is the second roller coaster from Intamin and the company's first wooden coaster.

American Eagle is a twin wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, USA. First opened in 1981, the ride contains a helix and several large drops. It is the second roller coaster from Intamin and the company's first wooden coaster.

American Eagle is a wooden racing roller coaster at Six Flags Great America, located in the County Fair section of the park. It opened on May 23, 1981, and was the first major rollercoaster manufactured by Intamin.

6 days ago · Boasting a 147-foot drop and top speeds of 66 miles per hour, American Eagle remains a renowned racing wooden roller coaster, with its 9,300 feet of combined track making it the world's...