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Cedar Point's Valravn coaster almost ready to roll


SANDUSKY, Ohio — Who’s ready to ride?

Cedar Point’s newest beast is screaming through the Sandusky sky as the testing phase for Valravn is underway.

Tony Clark, the park’s spokesperson, shared video of the record-breaking ride in action Friday via Periscope.

Another clip posted to YouTube features snippets of on-ride footage mixed in with the video renderings that were released last September when Valravn was announced. Move ahead to the 45-second mark to see on-ride video of the first drop.

Valravn breaks 10 world records, including its designation as the longest, tallest and fastest dive coaster.

Its 214-foot first drop holds thrillseekers at the top of its nail-biting plunge for four seconds before sending them face down toward the earth at 75 mph.

Coaster fans can soar on Valravn’s wings when Cedar Point opens on May 7. Season passholders, however, can climb aboard one day sooner on May 6 for a special 7-11 p.m. event.

As they did with Rougarou last summer, Cedar Point is releasing Valravn-themed Toft’s ice cream, beer and its own Coca-Cola Freestyle mix flavor.

Can't wait that long for your coaster fix? Cedar Point's sister park, Kings Island near Cincinnati, opens for the 2016 season on April 16.

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