Test Track Speed

[Patrick_Ears]

Okay so i was watching Test Track on youtube and i noticed when it reaches the outside part is it really going 60+ miles per hour? Or does it show that for fun?

 

[wdwmagic]

Yes it really goes that fast. It was going to go quicker, but Eisner decided it would not be good to show cars going quicker than the typical highway speed limit of the time.

 

[NYwdwfan]

According to Disneybythenumbers.com it reaches 65 mph.

Some other interesting ride info here: http://www.disneybythenumbers.com/wdw/futureworld.html

 

[graphite1326]

It sure feels like 60+ to me

 

[joel_maxwell]

Yes it really goes that fast. It was going to go quicker, but Eisner decided it would not be good to show cars going quicker than the typical highway speed limit of the time.

I bet he never drives over the speed limit too. :lol: He seems like a goody goody.

 

[raven]

The number reaches 67.

 

[Master Yoda]

The number reaches 67.

Isn't the speed display just a static display in that it is preprogrammed to do what it does and is not actually reading the speed of the ride vehicle?

 

[Phonedave]

Isn't the speed display just a static display in that it is preprogrammed to do what it does and is not actually reading the speed of the ride vehicle?

Oh, super nerd time. Do I REALLY have to take my GPS with me next time and compare my speed to what the display says.

I don't know, that may be a bit much.

Honestly, it may not be enough time to re-establish a sat lock in the time on the outdoor loop. You are moving as soon as you leave the building. That does not help.




-dave

 

[Rinx]

The number reaches 67.

It reads up to 64.7 then it says MAX.

 

[420WDW MONSTER]

i wish that ride went faster for longer! i was very disapointed! from the outside its looks good but it only goes like 60 for a second.

 

[Scuttle]

I wish it was a little bit longer as well.

 

[preludevtec01]

I love Test Track. The length and speed are perfectly fine imo.

 

[Disneykidder]

I had always thought it was preprogrammed but I have been on it a couple of times in a row and the speeds were different. Unless, it is random to make it look like it's different and real...hmmm?:dazzle:

 

[MrNonacho]

The sign does vary but it is not a live reading. It will still go up to 64.7/64.8 even if the vehicle is creeping along or braking.

 

[bgraham34]

I too think the ride is just too short. I love that part of the ride and the reason it does feel faster is that the roadway is banked and makes you feel like you are going faster.

 

[Patrick_Ears]

According to Disneybythenumbers.com it reaches 65 mph.

Some other interesting ride info here: http://www.disneybythenumbers.com/wdw/futureworld.html

Thanks for the info!!! :wave:

 

[NYwdwfan]

Thanks for the info!!! :wave:

No problem! That site is pretty cool - when I am bored sometimes I'll just go thru and read ride stats from the different parks. I'm such a dork but I find that stuff fascinating!

 

[ddbowdoin]

Oh, super nerd time. Do I REALLY have to take my GPS with me next time and compare my speed to what the display says.

I don't know, that may be a bit much.

Honestly, it may not be enough time to re-establish a sat lock in the time on the outdoor loop. You are moving as soon as you leave the building. That does not help.




-dave

dude! yes.... I will do this in 17 days!