The closure of Six Flags' X2 roller coaster has drawn new attention to the risks associated with extreme thrill rides.

For years, X2 has been one of California’s most recognizable and extreme roller coasters, attracting thrill-seekers willing ...

Looking for a rush like no other? Would climbing 200 feet into the air and then flying downhill at speeds of 75 miles an hour in the winged seat of a roller coaster do the trick? This summer, a new ...

Thrill seekers and amusement park lovers may live for the high-octane rush of launch roller coasters but most probably never consider how they actually work. Some would probably make the mistake of ...

Amusement parks around the world are locked in a race to build the fastest, tallest and most terrifying roller coasters imaginable. Engineers are pushing the limits of speed, height and G-forces, ...

The upcoming Tormenta coaster coming to Six Flags Over Texas marks the latest in the race to create extreme theme park thrills amid the company's slumping attendance. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large ...