Six Flags Over Texas opened Tormenta Rampaging Run this week, a Bolliger & Mabillard dive coaster that claims six world records and the distinction of being the first-ever “giga dive coaster” — a dive coaster standing between 300 and 399 feet tall. The ride officially debuted July 9-10, 2026, in a new themed area called Rancho de la Tormenta at the Arlington, Texas park.
The coaster reaches 309 feet, hits a top speed of 87 mph, and runs 4,199 feet of track, making it the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the world. Its signature moment — a three-second hold over a 285-foot, 95-degree beyond-vertical drop — headlines a layout that also includes the tallest Immelmann inversion (218 feet) and tallest vertical loop (179 feet) of any coaster anywhere.
Stats at a Glance
- What: Tormenta Rampaging Run, world’s first giga dive coaster
- Where: Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, Texas
- When: Opened July 9-10, 2026
- Height/Speed: 309 ft tall, 87 mph top speed, 4,199 ft track
- Records: 6 world records, including tallest/fastest/longest dive coaster
- Why it matters: Redefines the dive coaster category and headlines Six Flags’ 2026 season
The Story
Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, Tormenta Rampaging Run is only the second B&M coaster to exceed 300 feet, trailing Carowinds’ Fury 325. It features four inversions, including the record-setting Immelmann and vertical loop, packed into a layout designed around sustained airtime and sharp direction changes.
Six Flags representatives have leaned into the ride’s signature hold over the drop, describing the pause as a moment for riders to look down before the 95-degree plunge. The opening caps a construction and testing process that included technical rehearsals earlier in July, positioning the coaster as the marquee addition to Six Flags’ 2026 lineup across its network of parks.
What It Means for Visitors
For coaster enthusiasts, Tormenta Rampaging Run is an immediate must-ride, holding six simultaneous world records rarely seen in a single new installation. Six Flags Over Texas is likely to see elevated attendance and longer wait times through the rest of the summer as riders travel to Arlington specifically for the credit.
The dive coaster format — known for suspended holds over steep drops — has a devoted following, and this installation sets a new benchmark other parks and manufacturers will be measured against going forward.
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Tormenta Rampaging Run FAQs
What records does Tormenta Rampaging Run hold?
It holds six world records: tallest dive coaster, fastest dive coaster, longest dive coaster, tallest vertical loop, highest Immelmann inversion, and highest beyond-vertical drop.
Where is Tormenta Rampaging Run located?
It’s located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, within a new themed area called Rancho de la Tormenta.
How tall and fast is Tormenta Rampaging Run?
The coaster stands 309 feet tall and reaches a top speed of 87 mph, with a 285-foot drop at a 95-degree beyond-vertical angle.
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