Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom Going Up Fast

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Kentucky Kingdom has started to share photos of their new roller coaster, Lightning Run, being built at the park.  A few days ago they shared the image above, which shows some of the coaster's taller supports standing in place.  I can't be sure, but I think that the supports shown here are for the coaster's second hill.

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Today the park shared another image, and this time it shows that some track is also already in place!  The outside curve seen here is the one that takes place at the bottom of the first drop, you can also see another curve in place behind it for much later in the ride's course.  The curves are very tight, just like in the concept art - this should be a very thrilling ride when completed.

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Just as a refresher, here is a shot of Lightning Run's full layout.  The section being worked on now is in the lower left corner, immediately following the first plunge.