Mean Streak

Mean Streak was a wooden roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Built by Dinn Corporation, Mean Streak was the tallest wooden coaster in the world with the longest drop when it opened to the public on May 11, 1991. Although its drop length record – surpassed by The Rattler in 1992 – was only held for two years, it was still one of the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden coasters in the world.With a duration of 3 minutes and 13 seconds, Mean Streak had the longest ride time of any roller coaster in the park. It was also one of the two wooden roller coasters operating at Cedar Point, with the other being Blue Streak. On August 1, 2016, Cedar Point announced plans to permanently close Mean Streak on September 16, 2016. Following its closure, park officials have yet to clarify the ride's future.HistoryThe ride was announced in late 1990 and was officially named "Mean Streak" on October 24, 1990. Construction on Mean Streak continued throughout the winter and spring. Mean Streak opened to the public on May 11, 1991, in the Frontiertown section of the park behind the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad station. Its media day press conference was held on May 22, 1991.In 1994, trim brakes were installed on the first drop. In September 2010, a small 5ft section caught fire, which was contained by firefighters to that particular section.Over the years, Mean Streak had been retracked several times. Some retracking was completed by Martin & Vleminckx. Prior to the 2012 operating season, many sections of track after the first drop were replaced. This was the most significant work done on the ride since it opened. Also, in 2012, a portion of the queue was removed to make room for a new building. The building is located in the infield of Mean Streak and is used for the HalloWeekends haunted house, Eden Musee. It is also used for storage during the offseason and summer.