The ION was manufactured by Tivoli of England and to this day is one of the fastest rides on the American midway. The ION features 18-two seat vehicles which spin at 26 revolutions per minute. The vehicles are connected to six sweeps connected to a hub that spins at 24 revolutions per minute. As the ride begins to rotate, the sweeps raise at a 45 degree angle!
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