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DIY Backyard Roller Coaster Does 360° Loop

Mar 24, 2010 12:10 AM

When John Ivers grew tired of the long lines at amusement parks, he decided to build his very own roller coaster - in his backyard. Called the Blue Flash, the roller coaster is said to have the same safety standards as official park coasters, and even has a 360 degree loop.

"I built it by the seat of my pants," Ivers says in the video below. Now that's some true yankee ingenuity. Scroll further down for images.

Roller coaster construction with blue tracks in a grassy area next to a building.

Blue roller coaster track on the ground.

Blue amusement park ride in an outdoor setting next to a building.

Blue roller coaster track in an outdoor setting.

Roller coaster loop structure in a field.

A person riding a makeshift roller coaster in an outdoor setting.

Child playing on a colorful outdoor climbing structure.

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