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November 2007 

About Bobsled Rides- Is the ride on the “real” Olympic track?

 Yes, this ride is as real as it gets! You start at the actual bobsled start used during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games at the Utah Oval, and ride the full length of the track from start to finish. The track measures just under a mile and drops an equivalent of a 40-story building in less than a minute. Summer sleds have wheels and ride on the concrete track.

 Riders must be at least 14 years old.  There is no weight limit for riders and in fact, since this is a gravity sport, the heavier the rider(s) the faster the ride. For those riders who feel their weight may cause concern or potentially make the ride uncomfortable,

 This is a very aggressive ride, and I strongly discourage anyone from taking this ride who has chronic neck problems, back or kidney problems, heart problems or is currently pregnant.

 Never ride without a helmet. Make sure you get a good fit as this will provide a more enjoyable ride. Bobsleds hold three passengers and one pilot.  

Can you believe that the ride itself takes just less than a minute to traverse the sliding track.  

 Wheeled Sleds

 Wheeled sleds accommodate three passengers and a certified driver as they experience the ride of a lifetime on the 15-curve, 8/10ths of a mile track. Bobsled passengers travel up to 70 miles per hour with 4 G’s of force from the top of the Olympic track with the equivalent of a 40-story drop in just over a minute.