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MASON, Ohio – Track work on the longest inverted roller coaster in the world, “Banshee,” was completed Thursday at Kings Island. Track piece #100 was the final piece of track installed on the 4,124-foot long $24 million steel coaster, being lowered into place by workmen at 10:04 a.m. It took the Adena Corporation a total of 160 days to erect the ride after the first piece of track was delivered to the 364-acre amusement and waterpark August 16, 2013. Banshee will make its highly-anticipated debut April 18 when Kings Island opens for the 2014 season.

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MASON, Ohio – Track work is nearing completion on the longest inverted roller coaster in the world, “Banshee,” at Kings Island. Work crews are expected to install the final pieces of track this week. One of the most highly anticipated new rides in the world for 2014, Banshee will send riders screaming through 4,124 feet of track and seven inversions at speeds up to 68 mph. The $24 million steel roller coaster debuts April 18 when Kings Island opens for the 2014 season.

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MASON, Ohio – The construction of the world’s longest inverted roller coaster, “Banshee,” is heading down the stretch. The final two pieces of track for the $24 million ride were delivered from Clermont Steel Fabricators in Batavia, OH to the 364-acre amusement and waterpark on Wednesday. The following track elements have been completed: Lift hill, 150-foot Curved Drop, Loop interacting with the lift, Zero-G-Roll, Batwing and Outside Loop. The Spiral, In-Line Roll and Carousel are the remaining track elements to be constructed. Banshee will make its highly-anticipated debut in April and will send riders screaming through 4,124 feet of track and seven inversions at speeds up to 68 mph.