Press release received from American Red Cross media center: Bid for good cause – And a place in history.Red Cross to hold auction for the first public ride on Cedar Point’s newest thrill ride. Sandusky, Ohio, 2006 – The Firelands Chapter of all Americ
Press release received from American Red Cross media center:
Bid for good cause - And a place in history.
Red Cross to hold auction for the first public ride on Cedar Point's newest thrill ride.
Sandusky, Ohio, 2006 - The Firelands Chapter of all American Red Cross, in cooperation with Cedar point park/resort, is holding an auction for thrill-seekers who want a once-in-lifetime change to be among the first riders on the park's new Skyhawk thrill ride.
The Red Cross is auctioning seats on Skyhawk to the 40 highest bidders, with bids starting at $75. A winning bid will include breakfast at the park, a commemorative medallion, the inaugural ride on Skyhawk and complimentary admission to Cedar Point on Opening Day, May 6. (Successful bidders will select seats, with the highest bidders choosing first).
Located near Snake River Falls in Frontiertown, Skyhawk will be the tallest ride of its kind in the world. Skyhawk will feature two giants swinging arms, each 86 feet in length, with 20 seats on each arm. Each set of 20 seats will consist of two rows of 10 seats, positioned back to back, that will provide each rider with a "front row" view. Using pneumatic technology, riders will be launched forward and backward, swinging higher and faster each time. At the peak of the arc, riders on Skyhawk will swing more than 125 feet in the air and reach speed exceeding 60mph in both directions! (Guest must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Skyhawk)
The Firelands Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting Skyhawk bid now through 8:30 am on Wednesday, May 3. For more information on how to place a bid, please contact The Red Cross Web Site at www.firelandsredcross.org or call 419.626.1641 or 800.589.2286 (toll-free in Ohio). Bids will also be accepted by fax at 419.626.9244