• November 2, 2009
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Michael L. Boodley sets world record on Coney Island Cyclone

NorCal ACEer Michael L. Boodley, co-founder of Great Coasters International, Inc., was awarded Honorary ACE Membership at the 2009 Phoenix Phall Phunphest at Knoebels Amusement Resort in October. The award is in recognition of Michael’s numerous significant contributions to wooden roller coasters and the amusement industry. He also rode the Coney Island Cyclone into the Guinness Book of World Records! See photo above.

Way to go, Michael! Congratulations!

— photo: Michael L. Boodley collection

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