Construction: Saturday 27th September 2008

Today the most iconic part of Thorpes new thrill machine was completed, the beyond vertical drop.

The final parts were lifted into place this afternoon, transforming Thorpes skyline once again. The 97 degree drop is expected to allow the cars to reach speeds of over 50mph.

The top waits patiently
Site Overview
Samurai VS Dylan
Loop and Tower
Artistic tilt much
...hmm..
..hmm..
..something is missing...
..hmm...
..oh there it is!
The lift begins
Center of the loop
Look at it go!
Workers position themselves
Immelman Loop looking awesome
Beyond vertical
Immelman Loop doing its thing
Here it comes
..don't drop that now
Swinging into place
Positioning into place
Positioning into place
Positioning into place
Positioning into place
Positioning into place, still
Positioning into place
Positioning into place
..oh..
..so..
..close...
Nearly there....
...easy does it!
Down it comes
All done
Samurai takes a look
..Samurai turns away
The start of a thrilling friendship
Skyline changed again
Tower complete!