Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The boomerang ride concept originated around 1937. The ride became known for the fact that rider cars would separate from the ride and be flung along a track.

Sources:
ultimaterollercoaster.com/forums/roller-coasters-theme-parks/117982
facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3670596533172498&set=pcb.6550226958402775
pinterest.com/pin/boomerang-minus-the-tunnel--143130094401273398
coasterpedia.net/wiki/Boomerang_(Riverview_Park)
web.archive.org/web/20040720061536/http://www.geocities.com/gene526/bertrand
facebook.com/share/p/1JbSxLCVhH
facebook.com/vanishedchicagoland/photos/the-boomerang-ride/2274168429308397
facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24559023047048114&set=a.24558936477056771
ebay.com/itm/318158948095
pinterest.com/pin/the-boomerang--113927065562028496

Videos used:
youtube.com/watch?v=-q2OTGVt21Y
facebook.com/groups/1496200154026902/permalink/2409856119327963/?rdid=lFQb8qqqeROfiuXb

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Intro music composed for Flat Ride Friday by Chase Fox, to gain access to the full score become a channel member!

Music used under license from Epidemic Sound, songs listed in order:
Snooty Fox - Ritchie Everett
Great Scott! - Martin Landstrom
Clumsy Chevalier - The Fly Guy Five
Having Fun - The Fly Guy Five