Opening in 1981 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, American Eagle opened as the tallest, fastest, and with the longest drop on a wooden rollercoaster. Today it still holds the record for tallest, fastest, and longest racing wooden rollercoaster in the world. American Eagle stands at an impressive 127 feet tall, featuring a 147 foot drop, reaches speeds of 66 mph, and a staggering track length of 4,650 feet. So next time you're in Chicago, take the trip north to Gurnee and challenge the American Eagle! https://youtu.be/KPkQ2gB2tLE