I remember the Turbo from way back when. Put that ride back with the fairs as I would like to ride it again. One thing that Chance Rides does not need to do is to have this great ride banned to single riders.
Rode the Zipper for one hour non-stop a few years ago. I would like to do the same on the Turbo, only ride it longer than the Zipper and ride it for two to three hours non-stop. Bring back the Turbo.
Its sad that carnivals are not carrying these classic rides today, with the same colors and lights as the original rides had. There is a whole generation that has not had the chance to ride these great rides.
-jim,
You are completely right. I want to change that. I know exaxtly how the turbo works and I live to construct rides. If you guys have any ideas or questions, email me at mneininger@gmail.com.
I remember the Turbo at the Canadian National Exhibition in the 1970’s. It was the best amusement park ride at the time, hands down. I have a cousin (15 at the time) who was not afraid of any ride - but screamed his head off on the Turbo! Even more fun than the “Skydiver” - the second-best ride.
I road one as a kid at the Calaveras County fair in California in the late 70’s early 80’s. Man it was fun. I remember riding it with a pretty girl. We just kept crashing into each other. I was in heaven. LOL. They eventually took it out and all I could think was when are they bringing it back. They never did.
I rode a Turbo at the defunct Idora Park in Youngstown Oh in the middle 70’s. It was the greatest ride ! Lisko and Sons Amusements of Coitsville Oh traveled with one in the early 80’s. I remember seeing it at a few festivals but never rode it. They have a lot of old rides stored on the east side of Youngstown Oh and I always wonder if it was sitting there as it’s hard to see the lot from the trees and bushes covering the fence line.I always wondered if it was the old Idora ride also Conneaut Lake Park is supposed to have one in storage from the rumors that I have seen posted on line.
I remember the carnivals from the 1970s: skydiver, zipper, turbo were often featured together. Now THAT was a supersize combo!!!!!
STAN - June 21st, 2009 at 12:37 pm e
I remember the Turbo from way back when. Put that ride back with the fairs as I would like to ride it again. One thing that Chance Rides does not need to do is to have this great ride banned to single riders.
Bruce - October 10th, 2009 at 10:23 am e
Rode the Zipper for one hour non-stop a few years ago. I would like to do the same on the Turbo, only ride it longer than the Zipper and ride it for two to three hours non-stop. Bring back the Turbo.
Bruce - October 11th, 2009 at 9:05 am e
Its sad that carnivals are not carrying these classic rides today, with the same colors and lights as the original rides had. There is a whole generation that has not had the chance to ride these great rides.
Jim - November 21st, 2009 at 10:48 pm e
I’ve never seen one of thies looks like fun i run with a show that like chance rides but dont get the good one
lit cris - November 13th, 2010 at 1:58 pm e
-jim, You are completely right. I want to change that. I know exaxtly how the turbo works and I live to construct rides. If you guys have any ideas or questions, email me at mneininger@gmail.com.
mike - January 5th, 2011 at 8:17 am e
I remember the Turbo at the Canadian National Exhibition in the 1970’s. It was the best amusement park ride at the time, hands down. I have a cousin (15 at the time) who was not afraid of any ride - but screamed his head off on the Turbo! Even more fun than the “Skydiver” - the second-best ride.
Bill - April 15th, 2011 at 7:34 am e
I road one as a kid at the Calaveras County fair in California in the late 70’s early 80’s. Man it was fun. I remember riding it with a pretty girl. We just kept crashing into each other. I was in heaven. LOL. They eventually took it out and all I could think was when are they bringing it back. They never did.
Jeff - July 31st, 2011 at 9:41 am e
I rode a Turbo at the defunct Idora Park in Youngstown Oh in the middle 70’s. It was the greatest ride ! Lisko and Sons Amusements of Coitsville Oh traveled with one in the early 80’s. I remember seeing it at a few festivals but never rode it. They have a lot of old rides stored on the east side of Youngstown Oh and I always wonder if it was sitting there as it’s hard to see the lot from the trees and bushes covering the fence line.I always wondered if it was the old Idora ride also Conneaut Lake Park is supposed to have one in storage from the rumors that I have seen posted on line.
Chris - October 19th, 2011 at 12:35 am e
just like the radar!
oliver - January 7th, 2012 at 11:40 am e