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Brake run chat with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas

Join us for a brake run chat with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas. 2023 marks ACE’s 45th year and Elizabeth has lot of plans for the organization's future.  
In this episode, Jessica and Elizabeth recap 2022, including new coaster credits, CoasterCon, kiddie coaster roundups, IAAPA coverage, preserving historic coasters and discuss those future plans.  
Elizabeth is always open to hearing your thoughts about ACE: eringas@aceonline.org 
In this episode:
[01:07] Elizabeth’s new coaster credits for 2022
[02:22] Jessica and Elizabeth meet for the first time at Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage
[03:35] The ACE family
[05:10] Remembering Jay Jacobs
[05:30] IAAPA Expo highlights
[07:40] ACE Safe Space initiative – Discord server
[08:49] 2023 plans including Preservation Con
[10:17] Preservation Con agenda
[11:35] ACE turns 45! Year-long celebration is underway
[14:05] Volunteer with ACE
[16:18] Executive committee annual meeting (upcoming)
Coaster Con 45 will be held at Dollywood and Carowinds from June 18-23 2023.  ACE members worldwide are starting to make travel plans – will you be there?
Follow ACE on Instagram for more 45th anniversary news: ridewithace
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.  

Moving a Coaster with Steve Thomas

In this episode, we meet with with Steve Thomas, Amusement Park Director at Traders Village in Grand Prairie, TX.  Traders Village saved the Prairie Screamer roller coaster when the Scandia Amusement Park in Ontario, CA closed in 2019.  Steve was part of the team that moved and refurbished the coaster, which opened at its new home in November, 2022.
 
Park link: https://tradersvillage.com/grand-prairie/rides/the-prairie-screamer-ride/
 
In this episode:
[00:45] Prairie Screamer history
[03:00] How Traders Village acquired the coaster
[12:35] Moving the coaster
[14:00] Informal media event
[19:00] Behind the scenes
 
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
 
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
 
You can read more at Amusement Today: https://amusementtoday.com/issues/2022/202211ii

Holiday 2022 Event Rundown

Welcome to the ACE Ride With Us holiday rundown.  
In this episode, we discuss upcoming ACE events, cover the many holiday events that co-hosts John and Jessica attended, share deals on season passes and discuss the benefits of an ACE membership.
In this episode:[00:45] ACE Event Rundown[03:00] Doug Perry interview[12:35] John’s tour of holiday events[14:00] Jessica’s tour of holiday events[19:00] Great deals on Season Passes [30:00] ACE membership makes a great gift! We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.

Print My Ride

In this episode, we meet coaster enthusiast, artist and entrepreneur Matthew Schmotzer.  He joins host John Davidson to introduce our listeners to Print My Ride Detroit, which creates some impressive realistic roller coaster models.
Matthew shares his passion for coasters with us and explains his vision, which includes 3D models of some great coasters that he creates out of plywood and introduces his roller coaster restraint stress ball kickstarter.
 
In this episode:
[00:45] Matt’s coaster origin story, growing up at Cedar Point
[03:00] When he started printing 3D Roller Coasters
[12:35] Model of Steel Vengeance
[14:00] Coasterdynamix, making the transition into NanoCoasters and Coaster Cutouts
[19:00] Building huge models made out of plywood
[30:00] His now-funded “Have Some Restraint” coaster-themed stress ball kickstarter
Show Extras
Learn more about Matthew’s Roller Coaster Restraint Stress Ball Kickstarter
Find out more about Coasterdynamix at https://www.coasterdynamix.com/
You can find out more about Matt and visit links to his social media at https://www.printmyridedetroit.com/
 
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
 
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.

IAAPA Expo 2022 Show Floor Day 4

In this episode, we review Day 4, the final day of the IAAPA Expo 2022 and have a conversation with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas.  
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
The mission of American Coaster Enthusiasts is to:Foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster; Create fellowship among its members; and to Promote the continued operation of roller coasters

IAAPA Expo 2022 Show Floor Day 3

In this episode, we review Day 3 on the IAPPA Expo 2022 show floor.
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
The mission of American Coaster Enthusiasts is to:Foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster;Create fellowship among its members; and toPromote the continued operation of roller coasters

IAAPA Expo 2022 Show Floor Day 2

In this episode, we review Day 2 of the IAAPA Expo 2022.
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
The mission of American Coaster Enthusiasts is to:Foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster;Create fellowship among its members; and toPromote the continued operation of roller coasters

IAAPA Expo 2022 Show Floor Day 1

In this episode, Jessica and John review their first day on the IAAPA Expo 2022 show floor. 
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
The mission of American Coaster Enthusiasts is to:Foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster; Create fellowship among its members; and toPromote the continued operation of roller coasters

Ride Operations for the Weekend

Let's join fellow ACE member Nick Feller as he talks with John on the highlights of their weekend working as ride operators at Indiana Beach for the weekend.
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
The mission of American Coaster Enthusiasts is to:Foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster http://ridewithace.com/
 

Happy Halloween

Welcome to the ACE Ride with Us Happy Halloween Podcast
In this episode, Jessica and John review the parks they visited during the 2022 Halloween season.
You can review all of the ACE... AMERICAN "GHOSTER" ENTHUSIASTS at http://ridewithace.com/halloween
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org
Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
The mission of American Coaster Enthusiasts is to:Foster and promote the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster;Create fellowship among its members; and toPromote the continued operation of roller coasters