Texas Giant begins $10 million upgrade

Six Flags Over Texas has begun a $10 million upgrade on the Texas Giant which will see the ride's wooden tracks replaced.

The new steel Iron Horse Coaster track design will be fitted to the ride's original wooden support structure.

The modified design will mean that the Texas Giant will soon boast a 79-degree drop and 95-degree banked turn. The coaster will also be 3 metres taller and run faster than before.

"This ride is going to take the entire industry by storm", said Steve Martindale, Six Flags Over Texas Park President.

"Six Flags has built a reputation for developing original ride concepts and the Texas Giant will be our crowning jewel", Mr Martindale added.

The upgraded Texas Giant is to open in 2011 for Six Flags' 50th anniversary.

Photo: Six Flags Over Texas