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Roller coasters are mechanical rides developed for modern amusement parks and theme parks. The first iterations during the 16th and 17th centuries, which were popular in Russia, were wooden sleds that carried passengers down large slides made of ice. The first roller coasters that connected a train to a wooden track appeared in France at the beginning of the 19th century. Although wooden roller coasters are still manufactured, steel roller coasters, introduced in the mid-20th century, became more common and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Amusement parks often compete to build the tallest, fastest, and longest rides to attract thrill seekers and increase overall park attendance. Ranked by height, speed, length, and number of inversions, roller coasters often became the focal point of competing parks. Computer simulated models led to new innovations that produced more intense emotions while improving quality and durability. The Magnum XL-200's 1989 debut at Cedar