History
Blue Streak is a traditional "out-and-back" wooden roller coaster. It opened to the public on May 23, 1964.
Blue Streak was built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (then Philadelphia Toboggan Company), and named after "The Blue Streaks", the nickname of the Sandusky High School athletic teams. The coaster cost $200,000 to construct, and was billed as a replacement for the demolished Cyclone.
Now in its 48th year of operation, Blue Streak still offers hundreds of thousands of rides each year. The ride is considered one of Cedar Point's classics and is listed in many coaster enthusiasts' favorite wooden roller coasters. It was ranked 49th best wooden coaster in 2011 in the Golden Ticket Awards, and 38th in the 2012 awards. Blue Streak was not always the sky blue color it is today; when it opened, the wood was unpainted.
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