One of the popular tourist attractions was The Redondo Beach Lightning Racer roller coasterwhich had two parallel tracks. In cars traveling over6000 feet of track, riders had the sensation of racing those in the adjoining car. First opened to the public in 1913, the Lightning Racer was located on the beach just north of old Wharf One (and today’s Municipal Pier). Severely damaged by an extreme storm in March 1915, the coaster was demolished.

“Lightning Racer” roller coastger

A storm in 1915 so severely damaged the Lightning Racer, (opened July 4, 1913) that it had to be dismantled. (Los Angeles Public Library)

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