Six Flags previews its newest roller coaster

JACKSON (AP) — Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park is previewing its newest roller coaster.

The Jersey Devil inspired the theme for El Diablo, which in Spanish means the devil.

The red, looping coaster features riders sitting face-to-face. They are rocketed forward and backward until the coaster gains enough momentum to complete a full revolution seven stories in the air. Riders are suspended upside down until the coaster reverses direction.

"The Jersey devil inspired the theme for our newest attraction, and El Diablo delivers a scorching thrill for a variety of age groups," said park President John Fitzgerald in a statement. “Our guests told us they wanted a ride that would excite tweens and prepare them for the extreme thrills of coasters like El Toro and Kingda Ka, and El Diablo is the perfect fit.”

Previews for season pass holders take place on Thursday and Friday.

The park in Jackson will celebrate El Diablo's grand opening on Saturday.

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