West Coast Racers is an upcoming quadruple launch racing coaster that will open at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2019 as their 20th coaster. It was announced on August 29th, at a live event in the park. The unique racing coaster will have one long track that goes around twice, giving the impression of a dual track; just like the park's existing Twisted Colossus, except the cars are timed more perfectly so as to race. This is dubbed the first ever quadruple launch coaster in the world, and will actually be the world's first racing launch coaster. (Note; this is semi true, since the Fiorano GT Challenge exists at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, but isn't a Möbius loop coaster). The trains will also be designed by West Coast Customs, as they have partnered with Six Flags Magic Mountain and Premier Rides to bring this unique attraction to life.
Ride experience
Riders board one of three trains and exit the station, meeting the other train on the track. They then blast through the first dual launch, make a turn around with some high five elements similar to those on Twisted Colossus, and proceed into the second dual launch in the opposite direction as the first one. Following the majority of the rides inversions and more high five elements, the tracks race side by side in a giant figure 8 over the go-karts and then hit the brake run. While the second car returns to the station, the first car enters a unique "pit stop", providing them an exclusive look into a West Coast Customs shop. They then return to the launch track as the second train, and race another lap.
The two tracks are both very similar but not quite, as they each have an inversion in a part of the ride where the other does not.
Color scheme and theme
The coaster has an evident West Coast Customs theme, and has a eye popping color scheme of yellow and white track, as well as black supports. It will be located in the old Cyclone Bay area, which will get revamped as an urban, crazy LA style area that gives off a "high energy street vibe". The existing attractions in this area are Apocalypse The Ride and the Cyclone 500 go-karts, both of which will receive re-themes. Several new dining, retail, and games buildings and areas will be added to the area.
Ride experience
Riders board one of three trains and exit the station, meeting the other train on the track. They then blast through the first dual launch, make a turn around with some high five elements similar to those on Twisted Colossus, and proceed into the second dual launch in the opposite direction as the first one. Following the majority of the rides inversions and more high five elements, the tracks race side by side in a giant figure 8 over the go-karts and then hit the brake run. While the second car returns to the station, the first car enters a unique "pit stop", providing them an exclusive look into a West Coast Customs shop. They then return to the launch track as the second train, and race another lap.
The two tracks are both very similar but not quite, as they each have an inversion in a part of the ride where the other does not.
Color scheme and theme
The coaster has an evident West Coast Customs theme, and has a eye popping color scheme of yellow and white track, as well as black supports. It will be located in the old Cyclone Bay area, which will get revamped as an urban, crazy LA style area that gives off a "high energy street vibe". The existing attractions in this area are Apocalypse The Ride and the Cyclone 500 go-karts, both of which will receive re-themes. Several new dining, retail, and games buildings and areas will be added to the area.
Jonathan Kingston is an American photojournalist who's work has been included in The New York Times and National Geographic. He has photographs on permanent exhibition in the National Geographic Fine Art Galleries.
Career
Between 1999 and 2001, Kingston received a B.F.A. from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. From 2002 to 2004 he was faculty at Light & Life Academy, India's first school, offering post graduate degrees, dedicated to teaching photography. While working in India, Kingston produced one of his best known photographs known as Swimming Elephant, India, which can be viewed in the permanent collection of the National Geographic Fine Art Galleries.
In 2012 Kingston was part of an expedition searching for Captain Henry Morgan's sunken flagship Satisfaction in Panama.
Kingston is well known for his Heart Wave, Hawaii image taken after a storm on the island of Molokai and on permanent exhibition in the National Geographic Fine Art galleries.
Awards
*2002 Winner of Communication Arts Photography Annual 43
*2002 Winner of PDN Photography Annual
*2012 Winner of Communication Arts Photography Annual 53
*2017 Winner of PDN Photography Annual
*2017 Winner PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris
*2018 Winner PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris
Exhibitions
* 2015 - Present: National Geographic Fine Art Galleries<ref name=":5" />
Career
Between 1999 and 2001, Kingston received a B.F.A. from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. From 2002 to 2004 he was faculty at Light & Life Academy, India's first school, offering post graduate degrees, dedicated to teaching photography. While working in India, Kingston produced one of his best known photographs known as Swimming Elephant, India, which can be viewed in the permanent collection of the National Geographic Fine Art Galleries.
In 2012 Kingston was part of an expedition searching for Captain Henry Morgan's sunken flagship Satisfaction in Panama.
Kingston is well known for his Heart Wave, Hawaii image taken after a storm on the island of Molokai and on permanent exhibition in the National Geographic Fine Art galleries.
Awards
*2002 Winner of Communication Arts Photography Annual 43
*2002 Winner of PDN Photography Annual
*2012 Winner of Communication Arts Photography Annual 53
*2017 Winner of PDN Photography Annual
*2017 Winner PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris
*2018 Winner PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris
Exhibitions
* 2015 - Present: National Geographic Fine Art Galleries<ref name=":5" />
*This page is about the Canadian indie rock band. For the novel by C.S. Lewis, see The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Dawntreader is a Canadian Indie rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, that has been the opening act for Stabilo, Starflyer 59 and In Medias Res. They are frequently played on CBC Radio 3 in the Lower-mainland and cite their influences as Björk, Radiohead, The Cure, Doves and U2.
History
Dawntreader was formed in 1998. In 2002 the band released its first album, Thoughts of an Exile.
In 2008 Dawntreader released its second album, Santa Fe Stalker.
Discography
Albums
*2002: Thoughts Of An Exile (October 2002)
*2008: Santa Fe Stalker (April 2008)
Thoughts Of An Exile
Track listing
#"Pull It Together" - 5:57
#"Country" - 4:43
#"In My World" - 3:53
#"You'll Notice When It's Gone" - 5:08
#"Armour Down" - 3:12
#"Control Freak" - 3:18
#"Innocence" - 5:31
#"Camouflage" - 4:39
#"Clean Heart" - 8:53
Santa Fe Stalker
Track listing
#"Kids On Fire" - 3:24
#"Españo!" - 3:30
#"Save Yourself" - 3:34
#"Neon Country" - 4:17
#"Don't Lose Your) Nerve" - 3:11
#"Cog" - 3:38
#"The Fever" - 4:47
#"Santa Fe Salker" - 3:20
#"Clickheads" - 3:30
#"Boxer" - 2:54
#"All New Again" - 5:49
Members
Current
Matthew Thomas - vocals, guitar
Colin Bales - bass, vocals
Ryan Worsley - guitar
Joel Willoughby - drums
Former
Matt Laforest - drums
Chris Hiebert - drums
JR Skinner - keyboards
Ben Eadie - guitar
Jordan Eadie - drums
Brian Miller - drums
Dawntreader is a Canadian Indie rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, that has been the opening act for Stabilo, Starflyer 59 and In Medias Res. They are frequently played on CBC Radio 3 in the Lower-mainland and cite their influences as Björk, Radiohead, The Cure, Doves and U2.
History
Dawntreader was formed in 1998. In 2002 the band released its first album, Thoughts of an Exile.
In 2008 Dawntreader released its second album, Santa Fe Stalker.
Discography
Albums
*2002: Thoughts Of An Exile (October 2002)
*2008: Santa Fe Stalker (April 2008)
Thoughts Of An Exile
Track listing
#"Pull It Together" - 5:57
#"Country" - 4:43
#"In My World" - 3:53
#"You'll Notice When It's Gone" - 5:08
#"Armour Down" - 3:12
#"Control Freak" - 3:18
#"Innocence" - 5:31
#"Camouflage" - 4:39
#"Clean Heart" - 8:53
Santa Fe Stalker
Track listing
#"Kids On Fire" - 3:24
#"Españo!" - 3:30
#"Save Yourself" - 3:34
#"Neon Country" - 4:17
#"Don't Lose Your) Nerve" - 3:11
#"Cog" - 3:38
#"The Fever" - 4:47
#"Santa Fe Salker" - 3:20
#"Clickheads" - 3:30
#"Boxer" - 2:54
#"All New Again" - 5:49
Members
Current
Matthew Thomas - vocals, guitar
Colin Bales - bass, vocals
Ryan Worsley - guitar
Joel Willoughby - drums
Former
Matt Laforest - drums
Chris Hiebert - drums
JR Skinner - keyboards
Ben Eadie - guitar
Jordan Eadie - drums
Brian Miller - drums
Podmajersky incorporated is a real estate company that owns over 125 properties in the East Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.
History
Podmajersky Inc. was started by Slovak immigrants who had started a dairy in the Pilsen, Chicago area, which at the time was a bohemian neighborhood. Over time, the company grew its property holdings to include more than 125 properties in the area.
Unusual in Chicago, the company has turned alley<nowiki/>s that serve its properties into courtyards. Nicknamed 'Podville' and marketed as the 'Chicago Arts District', the company has been renting to artists.
In 1979, the company bought the remains of Chicago's Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In 2007, local residents protested the development of a community garden that Podmajersky, Inc. had purchased.
The family that owns the company has been to court over ownership issues.<ref name"crains-unhappy" /><ref name"ugliest" />
History
Podmajersky Inc. was started by Slovak immigrants who had started a dairy in the Pilsen, Chicago area, which at the time was a bohemian neighborhood. Over time, the company grew its property holdings to include more than 125 properties in the area.
Unusual in Chicago, the company has turned alley<nowiki/>s that serve its properties into courtyards. Nicknamed 'Podville' and marketed as the 'Chicago Arts District', the company has been renting to artists.
In 1979, the company bought the remains of Chicago's Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In 2007, local residents protested the development of a community garden that Podmajersky, Inc. had purchased.
The family that owns the company has been to court over ownership issues.<ref name"crains-unhappy" /><ref name"ugliest" />