American Thunder

You’ve been… THUNDERSTRUCK!
Formerly known as ‘Evel Knievel’ from 2008−−2010, this GCI (Great Coasters International) woodie boasts rather diminutive statistics. At only 82 feet tall, you might think that this twister-​style coaster delivers only moderate thrills, and you’d be dead wrong. The trains absolutely fly around the 2,700 feet of track (most of which is heavily-​banked), and the absence of block braking leaves you no time to catch your breath.
Following the diving, banked first drop are a series of steep turns and airtime-​filled crossovers that slam you around like a human pinball. There’s a section of very fun «bunny hops» (short hills in succession) and a few surprise twists that’ll keep you screaming until the station brakes. This coaster is outfitted with Millenium Flyer trains, which allows for better cornering than a normal train; each row features seatbelts and individual lapbars, both of which are definitely needed.
Perception of high speeds is a hallmark of GCI wooden coasters, and American Thunder is a booming (hah!) example of that. This is a truly relentless, fun coaster that is a must-​ride on your visit to Six Flags Saint Louis.
You’ll be shakin’ at the knees!