By Jay Busbee

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Who doesn't love riding in a Ferrari? Nobody, that's who. But who actually gets to ride in a Ferrari? Almost nobody, that's who. Until now. Behold the Formula Rossa roller coaster, the world's fastest coaster and the centerpiece of the brand-spankin'-new Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. Strap in:

Sweet mother of mercy, that's awesome. The coaster, which opened on Nov. 4, reaches a top speed of nearly 150 mph in less than four seconds, pinning riders to the seat with 1.7 Gs.

More details: the cars get launched onto the 1.2-mile-long track with a hydraulic system similar to that which fires planes off the decks of aircraft carriers. And due to the speed and the frequent dust storms in Abu Dhabi, all riders are required to wear safety goggles.

For more info, check out Ferrari World right here. [Visor tip: Axis of Oversteer.]



And for purposes of comparison, a look at NASCAR's competing entry in the coaster series, the Intimidator 305, follows below.




Which one would make you lose your lunch faster?

Strangely enough, I'd say the Ferrari one better represents NASCAR and the NASCAR one better represents Ferrari.

I'd ride them both, but I've read that coasters can/do cause a series of "mini" strokes or something to that effect that can cause all kinds of problems, so I don't know anymore. I forgot most of what I've read, I'll have to research again.

Either way, I bet they're fun as all hell.

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For some reason the NASCAR one just doesn't seem right... Oh, yeah, it's the right turns.

Cedar Point IS the largest roller coaster park in the known universe.

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: Strap in: Sweet mother of mercy, that's awesome. The coaster, which opened on Nov. 4, reaches a top speed of nearly 150 mph in less than four seconds, pinning riders to the seat with 1.7 Gs. More details: the cars get launched onto the 1.2-mile-long track with a hydraulic system similar to that which fires planes off the decks of aircraft carriers.

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