Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster, the first side-by-side alpine racing coaster in the world, Co-founded by NASCAR Racecar Driver and Live Fast Motorsport Team Co-Owner BJ McLeod, announced it will open doors to the public on Friday, June 20th, servicing the popular destination town’s 10 million visitors year-round, seven days a week, from 10 a.m. until midnight.
“Building this alpine coaster and seeing it come to life is a dream come true,” said McLeod. “My wife Jessica and I started coming to Pigeon Forge several years ago and we were blown away by the culture of entertainment and family fun. When our partner Teddy presented the idea to build a competition-themed alpine coaster, we were all in, since racing is everything in our family. We couldn’t be more excited to share that culture with the world.”
The grand opening will commence with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in partnership with Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce and Pigeon Forge city officials. BJ will also attend the historic opening day, meeting with fans and visitors alike and signing autographs.
Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster offers a heart-pounding, must-ride experience that redefines mountain thrills with side-by-side racing, including two separate uphill pulls and a thrilling 80-foot spiral drop finale with speeds up to 30 miles per hour. Riders of the racing alpine coaster are immersed in a customizable, competitive environment complete with side-by-side racing tracks, speed and brake control, finish-line photos, as well as leaderboards and timed races to track individual times or to challenge other riders.
“Bringing this racing alpine coaster to life has been a dream fueled by speed, innovation and a love for adrenaline. We’ve combined the thrill of motorsports with the beauty of the mountains to create an experience unlike anything else — and we can’t wait for guests to Race the Mountain with us,” said CEO and Co-owner of Live Fast Motorsports Jessica McLeod.
The unique attraction features state-of-the-art safety controls to ensure a smooth, safe and exciting ride for families, groups and individuals alike.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts millions of visitors annually, with 13.3 million tourists visiting in 2023 and spending $3.85 billion across Sevier County, according to Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (Source). Nestled in the heart of the county’s plush mountain ridges, Pigeon Forge is known for world-class, family-friendly entertainment.
GRAND OPENING DETAILS
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Time: The ribbon cutting ceremony will be led by BJ McLeod and Pigeon Forge city officials, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rides will commence immediately after and McLeod will be on-hand for meet-and-greets and autographs until 3 p.m.
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Location: 115 Connor Heights Road in Pigeon Forge, situated conveniently off The Spur, between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
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Hours of Operation: Daily from 10 a.m. until midnight.
RIDER RULES
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Passengers must be 3+ years of age and at least 38” tall.
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There is no age requirement to ride along, so long as the height requirement is met.
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Driver requirements: Must be 56” tall to drive alone. Must be at least 16-years-old to drive with a passenger. Unfortunately, pregnant women are not allowed to ride.
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