Insane Coaster Wars

Insane Coaster Wars is an American television series broadcast by Travel Channel that premiered on July 8, 2012, and has three completed seasons.[2] Each episode is based on a certain roller coaster category and features four coasters per category. Before the series began, Travel Channel announced the four roller coasters in each category and allowed voters to decide which one is the best. At the end of each episode, the ride with the most votes would be the winner.[3][4]

Insane Coaster Wars
GenreScripted entertainment
Written by
  • Liam Gray
  • Carlos Mora
  • Elena Cruz
  • Mike Gatenella
  • Elisabeth de Kleer
  • Katie Buono
  • Mercedes Jones
Narrated byAndrew Morgado
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3[1]
No. of episodes21 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerDavid M. Frank
Running time30–60 minutes
Release
Original networkTravel Channel
Original releaseJuly 8, 2012 (2012-07-08) –
July 20, 2014 (2014-07-20)
Related
  • Insane Coaster Wars: World Domination (Summer 2013)
  • Xtreme Waterparks

Season one
Main article: List of Insane Coaster Wars episodes

Winners
Ep #Episode TitleWinning Coaster
1The Top 10Millennium Force at Cedar Point
2G-Force GiantsApollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
3Hang'em HighAftershock at Silverwood Theme Park
4Splintering SpeedstersThe Voyage at Holiday World
5Wrong Way UpKraken at SeaWorld Orlando
6Extreme HeightsMillennium Force at Cedar Point
7Speed DemonsTop Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point

Season two
Main article: List of Insane Coaster Wars episodes

In September 2012, it was announced that Travel Channel would start filming and producing a second season of Insane Coaster Wars given the subtitle World Domination. Three coasters were confirmed for inclusion ahead of the second season; Behemoth and Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland, and Crystal Wing at Happy Valley Beijing.[1][5] Season two premiered on June 9, 2013.

Winners
Ep #Episode TitleWinning Coaster
1World's Fastest CoasterFormula Rossa at Ferrari World
2305-Foot Terror MachineIntimidator 305 at Kings Dominion
3World's Tallest WoodieLeviathan at Canada's Wonderland
40-100 in Under Two SecondsTexas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas
5World's Steepest DropMaverick at Cedar Point
6Upside Down UnderX2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain
7World's First HypercoasterMagnum XL-200 at Cedar Point

Season three
Main article: List of Insane Coaster Wars episodes

In April 2014, it was announced that Travel Channel would begin airing season three of Insane Coaster Wars on June 29, 2014.[2]

Winners
Ep #Episode TitleWinning Coaster
1Tilting TerrorIron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2Inverted WoodieOutlaw Run at Silver Dollar City
3World's Tallest LoopMr. Freeze: Reverse Blast at Six Flags St. Louis
4318-foot Scream MachineCheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens Tampa
5Beyond Vertical DropKumba at Busch Gardens Tampa
6255-foot PlungeSuperman el Último Escape at Six Flags Mexico
721-story Free FallMedusa at Six Flags Mexico

References
  1. Robinson, Rani. "Rollercoaster Expert Travels to China!". Travel Channel. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  2. Kondolojy, Amanda (April 24, 2014). "Travel Channel Celebrates the Sights, Sounds and Flavors of the Summer with 'We Are Summer' Programming Event". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 25, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  3. MacDonald, Brady (June 26, 2012). "Top thrill rides compete in Travel Channel's 'Insane Coaster Wars'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  4. Murphy, Mekado (July 6, 2012). "Best at Twisting and Terrorizing? Audience Decides". New York Times. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  5. "Insanse Coaster Wars Filming - Registration Closed". CW Mania. Retrieved January 30, 2013.


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