AUSTELL, Ga. — Everyone loves the classic Great American Scream Machine, but have you ever ridden it backward?
For a limited time only, Six Flags Over Georgia is running the iconic roller coaster backward. Yes, backward.
“Six Flags Over Georgia has a long-standing reputation in the Southeast as the premier theme park for the most innovative rides and attractions,” said Park President Dale Kaetzel. “We take great pride in offering our guests something new and unique every season. We are ready to welcome thrill-seekers of all ages for another incredible season, filled with the kind of memories only Six Flags can create.”
The Scream Machine debuted in 1973 as the longest, fastest, and tallest wooden roller coaster in the world.
The 45th anniversary of the coaster will feature a 105-foot drop backward with speeds of 57 miles-per-hour backward and more than 3,800 feet of track all while facing backward.
Hurry to the park because it's only running backward for a limited time only!
Kicking off its 51st season on March 10, Six Flags will be open on weekends for the 2018 season through mid-May. For Spring Break, the park will be open daily March 31 through April 8.
Watch as 11Alive took a thrilling ride on the Great American Scream Machine Backward:
Photos | Six Flags Over Georgia
