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| The 25th annual KennyKon convention was held on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. The event was organized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) which is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters. |
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| Rob Derman of Fort Lee, N.J. helps himself to toppings during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. The event opened with Ice Cream for Breakfast during morning registration at the front gates and proceeds benefiting the Give Kids The World charity. |
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| Members of ACE enjoy exclusive ride time on the Jack Rabbit roller coaster during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. Jack Rabbit was constructed in 1920 and is best known for its signature 70-ft. double-dip element. |
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| Members of ACE enjoy exclusive ride time on the Racer roller coaster during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. Racer is one of three "mobius racer" coasters left in the world in which the single track doubles back on itself creating the illusion of two separate tracks. |
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| Members of ACE enjoy exclusive ride time on the Thunderbolt roller coaster during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. Thunderbolt honored as an "ACE Roller Coaster Landmark" during a dedication ceremony at the park. |
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| ACE National President, David Altman (left) and ACE Regional Representative Bill Linkenheimer III, both of Pittsburgh, Pa. unveil the new plaque honoring the Thunderbolt as an "ACE Roller Coaster Landmark" during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. Kennywood is the only park in the world to feature three such coaster landmarks, the others being Jack Rabbit and Racer. |
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| Members of ACE tour the Union Railroad property during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. The park recenty acquired the old property and converted it into storage area for the time being. |
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| Frank Golden of Pittsburgh, Pa. plays a game of Chuckle's Challenge during Sunday's KennyKon XXV at Kennywood Park. Convention attendees were given the opportunity to take part in a contest in which they play midway games for points. |
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