Two kinds of people will read this story. Some will be totally psyched and say “I can’t wait!” The rest will probably have a full-blown panic attack by paragraph three. 

Here comes paragraph three.

Six Flags Over Texas is about to break six world records by building the “fastest, longest, and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster” on earth. Called the Tormenta Rampaging Run, the 309-foot-tall coaster will open in 2026—soaring riders at up to 87 miles per hour and dropping them a world-record 285 feet down toward the planet at a brain numbing, beyond-vertical 95 degrees.

Still there? Take a deep breath—the story continues after this photo:

Don’t look down—that’s just part of a 285 foot drop, and it goes beyond vertical. [Rendering of Tormenta Rampaging Run: Six Flags Over Texas]

Running of the bulls, meet the flying of the people

Marking next year’s 65th anniversary of Six Flags’ opening, The Tormenta Rampaging Run will pay homage to one of Spain’s longest traditions, the running of the bulls. That tracks, because it’s being built in the midst of a brand-new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta and near the new restaurant Cocina Abuela, all within the park’s Spain area.

The ride’s impossibly tall and steep drop—and the sharp turns and other exhilarating drops that will follow it—are meant to replicate the thrill of the running of the bulls, the park says.

“As the world’s first giga dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run introduces a completely new ride category, blending giga coaster heights with the fun and thrill of a dive coaster,” Sophie Bolliger, president of Bolliger & Mabillard, consulting engineers and designers of the coaster, said in a statement. “This level of innovation sets new standards for the theme park industry and our company is honored to be part of this historic moment with Six Flags.”

Those six world records

Here are the world records Tormenta Rampaging Run will break, per Six Flags:

• Tallest Dive Coaster: Soaring to an epic height of 309 feet, Tormenta Rampaging Run will give riders a heart-stopping view of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area before plunging them into a high-speed descent.
• Fastest Dive Coaster: Reaching a thrilling speed of 87 mph, Tormenta Rampaging Run will be the fastest dive coaster on the planet, ensuring an experience that delivers pure excitement from the first moment to the last.
• Longest Dive Coaster: Spanning 4,199 feet, this ride will offer an extended journey full of airtime (weightless) moments, sharp turns and exhilarating drops that will make riders feel like they are bull runners.
• Tallest Vertical Coaster Loop: At 179 feet, the loop on this coaster will be the highest of any coaster, of any type, in the world.
• Highest Immelmann Inversion: Being upside down at 218 feet will become a must for thrill-seekers and roller coaster enthusiasts from around the world.
• Highest 95-Degree Beyond Vertical Drop: Without warning, the train will release, dropping riders a record 285 feet down at a beyond-vertical 95 degrees.

Mark Boyer, VP and park manager for Six Flags Over Texas, said the amusement park “has always been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences, and with Tormenta Rampaging Run we’re soaring to new heights. This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation, and we can’t wait to bring this historic ride to life in 2026.”

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