Simply put, we love roller coasters and everything related to the amusement industry. We share that passion through writing about and documenting all of the happenings within the amusement world. Coaster101 went live on June 15, 2005, and although the website has undergone some cosmetic changes over the years, our goal remains the same: to bring readers interesting, engaging and dynamic content that relates to roller coasters and the amusement industry. The website’s home base is Memphis, Tennessee, but our team members are located across the United States. We feature in-depth technical articles about the latest roller coaster technology, interviews with amusement industry experts, detailed ride reviews, vivid roller coaster photography, video and much more. We love what we do, and we hope that you enjoy your time here. Got a question or comment? Contact us!
Interested in joining the team? See the bottom of this page.
Hello, my name is John Stevenson and I am the creator of Coaster101. I like to say that I’ve been a coaster enthusiast since birth. My first rollercoaster was Chaos at the now-closed Opryland USA in Nashville, TN. Since then I’ve ridden around 75 coasters at various parks across the country. My favorite coaster is Sheikra at Busch Gardens Tampa but my favorite has been known to change! I started Coaster101 in June of 2005 as a way to share my love of coasters with the online community. I am a student at the University of Memphis seeking a degree in journalism with a concentration in advertising. Thanks for visiting the site and I hope you like what you see. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
I’m Larry Treece, I’m currently studying Fine Arts and Photography at Grand Rapids Community College with hobbies in computers and, of course, in roller coasters. I was part of the Coaster101 Podcast, “That Coaster Show” we had a few years ago, but now I’m part of the team again as the Social Media Manager. You can say my love for the industry began in the early 2000‘s with my first trip to an amusement park, Michigan’s Adventure and has grown ever since! Having rode around 50 roller coasters, my favorites would have to be Shivering Timbers and Diamondback, but I’m always looking for ways to increase my coaster count! Having had experience working in an amusement park, I have great insights on how rides operate and also how they are maintained. Feel free to ask me any question!
Hello, my name is Nick Weisenberger, and I am a co-administrator for Coaster101. I’d like to thank John for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in mechanical engineering and now work as a CAD Engineer. My childhood love of trains evolved into a fascination of roller coasters and thrill rides. After riding over one hundred different coasters my favorite, by far, is the Voyage at Holiday World. In August 2009, I participated in the Coasting for Kids Ride-a-thon at Cedar Point where I endured 10 hours on Gemini (that’s 105 laps) and helped raise over $10,000 for Give Kids the World charity. Feel free to discuss any aspect of the amusement industry with me by commenting on our features and interviews. See you on the midways!
Hey, my name is Kyle Lindner and I am a Graphic Design student at Ohio University. My dream is to one day work for a major amusement park company’s design team. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t captivated by roller coasters. As soon as I was tall enough to ride, I was hooked. My home parks are Kings Island and Cedar Point, but I love to travel to new parks! I have been on 77 coasters and am looking for more! My favorite steel coaster is Millennium Force because of its speed, airtime and how it hugs the ground. My favorite wood coaster is The Beast because of its setting and incredible double helix. I also love to collect amusement park memorabilia! My hobbies include golfing, drawing and painting. I’m very grateful for the chance to write for Coaster101 and to provide a unique perspective on the thing we all love! If you have any questions, it’s no problem to contact me.
Join the Team
We’re always on the lookout for people who are just as passionate about roller coasters as we are. Take a look below and see if one of our available positions fits what you are looking for. Wanting to share a guest blog post? Shoot us an email at info[at]coaster101.com so we can work something out!
Writer
We ask that a writer contribute at least 2 articles, reviews, interviews, trip reports, or other updates each month. Obviously, a writer would be expected to use proper grammar. Visit at least one amusement park each year. If possible, please include a link or a sample of previous work. Aspiring writers…build your clip file as a Coaster101 writer!
California Correspondent
We need more representation in the state of California. The California Correspondent would need to have the capability to visit at least some of the major parks in California (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm, etc.). The California Correspondent will be responsible for periodic updates of goings on at those parks. Access to a camera is a must for this position.
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