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ULTIMATE THRILL RIDES takes viewers behind-the-scenes &#8212; and in the seats &#8212; of some of the wildest, most death-defying amusement park rides in North America.<br><br> 

<i>Faster</i>. <i>Crazier</i>. <i>More terrifying</i>. These are the demands of thrill ride aficionados. With their seemingly endless appetite for adventure, they are the force that drives amusement park designer to push the envelope on their creations. From roller coasters that take passengers from zero to 75 miles per hour in two seconds to massive 3-D film spectaculars that feature live action stunts, the ante on excitement is constantly being ratcheted up.<br><br>

The series examines the engineering behind these incredible attractions, detailing the science and design work that goes into creating such breath-taking rides. It also provides viewers with a front row seat for all of the action, allowing them to experience first-hand all of the scream-inducing gravity rolls, vertical loops and interlocking corkscrews.<br><br>

Produced by Morningstar Entertainment.