Beech Bend Park

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Press Conference & 2006 Construction Tour

October 28, 2005

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The New For 2006 Kentucky Rumbler Wooden Roller Coaster at Beech Bend Park In Bowling Green, Kentucky

It had been a while since I had been back to Beech Bend to check out how their new coaster was going and with the park inviting enthusiasts to a press conference where the name for their new coaster was to be unveiled I worked around a few things to make sure I could attend.  It was fantastic coming over the hill into the park and seeing this magnificent view.

The New For 2006 Kentucky Rumbler Wooden Roller Coaster at Beech Bend Park In Bowling Green, Kentucky

Park owner Dallas Jones started off the festivities by welcoming everyone there and talking a bit about the coaster.

The New For 2006 Kentucky Rumbler Wooden Roller Coaster at Beech Bend Park In Bowling Green, Kentucky

Jeff Pike of Great Coasters who designed the ride got up and gave a lively discussion about the ride.  I love listening to Jeff because he is so passionate about what he does it is hard not to get as excited as he is.

The New For 2006 Kentucky Rumbler Wooden Roller Coaster at Beech Bend Park In Bowling Green, Kentucky

And then after talking about the different names that were submitted to the "Name The Coaster Contest" it was decided that the new name would be.....

 

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