Kings Island, 2000

   

The Vortex is silhouetted by the setting sun, on the opening day of the 2000 operating season at Paramount`s Kings Island.

My brother Andy, my friend Curt and I enjoy a ride on the Backwards Racer on April 14, 2000, PKI`s opening day for the season.

Here we are, along with my Dad, preparing to depart on Drop Zone.

Up, up and away, to a mind numbing 264 feet above the ground.

Only to plumet back down to terra firma in mere seconds!