Six Flags Magic Mountain · The Underground
West Coast Racers
Side-by-side racing launches in The Underground, with four inversions: three zero-G rolls and one zero-G stall.
Ride facts
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Height
- 54in (137cm)54-inch minimum. Official source: https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/west-coast-racers. Check all other posted restrictions; attraction staff make the final eligibility determination. Separate physical and medical restrictions require review in the official Magic Mountain accessibility guide (version 25-1.0.0): https://media.qrtiger.com/files/2025/07/gag_sfmm-hhla.pdf. No maximum or lower accompanied-rider exception for this ride is stated in that guide.
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Motion sickness
- Moderate motion risk
- Getting wet
- Stay dry
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor
- Air conditioned
- No
- Rider Switch
- Available
- Inversions
- Yes
Last verified October 2026
What it is
West Coast Racers is a Premier racing launch coaster in The Underground. Six Flags lists a 54-inch minimum and four inversions: three zero-G rolls and one zero-G stall. The side-by-side racing format combines launches, crossings and changes in orientation.
The racing format gives it show value that single-track coasters lack: the two tracks cross and parallel each other constantly, and the outcome is different every cycle depending on dispatch timing. The pit-station theming — cars pulling in for tire changes mid-race — is the most complete theming at this park since the 1990s.
Choose it for riders comfortable with launches and inversions. Its racing format does not make it an inversion-free alternative or establish that a motion-sensitive rider will tolerate it.
What riding it is actually like
Two tracks, two trains, and a race that is genuinely undecided every cycle. The four launches between the sides mean the lead swaps, and the crossings come close enough that the other train fills your peripheral vision mid-twist.
The four inversions include three zero-G rolls and one zero-G stall. These changes in orientation are part of the experience, so riders avoiding inversions should choose a different attraction.
The pit-station theming — cars pulling in mid-race for tire changes — gives the racing format a distinct identity. Allow for the full launch-and-inversion experience when deciding whether it suits your party.
Is West Coast Racers scary?
Four launches and four inversions: three zero-G rolls and one zero-G stall. The racing and repeated changes in orientation can challenge riders sensitive to launches or inversions; this is not an inversion-free beginner option.
Scores are editorial, on a 1–5 scale, judged against what frightens a typical four- to seven-year-old rather than an adult.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair
- Must transfer to the ride vehicle
- Audio description
- Check with Guest Relations
- Handheld captioning
- Check with Guest Relations
- Assistive listening
- Check with Guest Relations
- Sign language
- Check with Guest Relations
- Service animals
- Must use a kennel or wait with a companion
Transfer into paired seating in low-floor trains.
Tips that actually help
- Both tracks ride differently — ask which is the red/blue side and do both if the queue allows.
- The racing outcome depends on dispatch timing; midday dispatches are likelier to be true side-by-side.
- Plan a separate stop in The Underground; West Coast Racers is not in Cyclone Bay.
Timing
- Best time to ride
- Check the current queue when you reach The Underground.
- Typical wait
- No current numerical wait forecast verified. Check the official app and attraction queue on your visit date.
- line-skip passes
- Listed for line-skip access; check current participation and availability
West Coast Racers: common questions
Is West Coast Racers scary?
It has four launches and four inversions, including three zero-G rolls and one zero-G stall. Riders uneasy with inversions or sensitive to motion should assess those elements rather than treating it as a gentle racing ride.
What is the height requirement for West Coast Racers?
54 inches, per Six Flags’ official attraction page. It is in The Underground. It is not an option for riders between 48 and 53 inches.
Do the two West Coast Racers tracks really race?
Yes, when dispatch timing cooperates. The two trains genuinely race through crossings and helixes and the outcome differs every cycle — that is the show. Pick the side dispatching second if you want to chase rather than be chased.