G Force (roller coaster)

G Force is a roller coaster at Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, England. It is the only X-Car coaster in the UK and was opened by the band G4 in 2005. The ride is also the third X-Car coaster to be built in the world, the first being the prototype Sky Wheel at Skyline Park in Germany and the second being X Coaster at Magic Springs. Another unique aspect of the X-Car coaster is the inverted lift, called the Humpty Bump Lift. Unlike a conventional inclined lift, the lift on is similar to a standard vertical loop. At the top of the lift, riders are suspended upside down and the train is released to traverse two more inversions, including an immelman loop and a Bent Cuban Eight. The ride was originally called Project X but changed to G Force before it opened.Ride ExperienceThe design of the ride vehicles is unique. The train consists of two cars, each seating three rows of two people. Instead of conventional shoulder restraints, the ride uses special hip restraints. This does allow freedom of upper body movement, however it can cause discomfort if not fitted properly to the lower body.The queue line features projectors and screens as well as an original soundtrack. Work to repair visual effect Tesla coils and the g-force fan at the top of the stairs are currently under way.IncidentsAn incident occurred on the 10th October 2010 when the ride failed to gain enough height to join the lift hill after the station. Passengers were on the ride at the time, however none were harmed. The ride was then closed for a safety inspection.