Lightning Racer

The first wooden racing/dueling coaster in the United States, Lightning Racer is a double-track wooden roller coaster with two staggered lifts approximately 90 feet for each lift. The ride is constructed with Southern Yellow Pine wood.

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    (800) 437-7439

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    hersheypark.com/rides

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Midway America (at Hersheypark) Hershey , PA 17033 United States

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thunder wooden coasters veal park
Julie Braun

My eleven year old and I loved this roller coaster the best. There was about a five min wait. Two coasters to choose from, hence no line . We rode four times in a row!! The two roller coasters race...

Michelle Y

My favorite wooden coasters ! The visuals of the other train are fantastic.

CJ Wallington

Come to the back of the park first and then work your way forward. There's no line or crowd back here when the park opens.

Slightly Perfect

Excellent wooden coaster . My 9yo loves to see who "wins: the race.

George Taylor

Best coaster in the park . You have to ride both sides!

Danelle Bailey

Longest coaster in the park , smooth wooden coaster . Cute theme.

Kirby J????

Walked right on to front row when every other coaster had an hour+ wait.

Dan Ritter

Lightning always comes before the Thunder...cachoooga!!

Derek Rodrigues

Best wait time under 20 mins

Nick Livaich

Thunder is winning every single race today.

Matthew Witkovsky

Thunder , green side, and we won!!

Adam Gill

Try the veal , it's delicious!

John B

Hands down best coaster in the park

Dorian Frost

See who won the last race before you get on ride it helps!

Hunter Knepshield

Don't listen to the stupid people, win rate is about 50/50.

Lacey Norlander

On days that there is a short line they only have one car going... Not as fun when ou can't race :(

Jen A

Front row baby!

John Webster

Remember to keep your head down for better aerodynamics.

Gina R.

This ride is awesome! No line .

Lin C

Line moves fast

Harry Michelson

Best wooden coaster in the park !

Josette Pribilla

Gas pumps are a bit slow at the Turkey Hill

Stephen Juliano

Root for your "team"!

Sara T

Don't ride this. It used to be fun, but now it's older and too bumpy. Got the worst headache!

Tommy McLaughlin

Lightning. Ka-chow.

Kate Gantner

THUNDERRR!!!!

Harry Michelson

Wendy's here is good!

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