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Backlot Stunt Coaster

Steel Launched at Kings Dominion, Doswell, Virginia. Opened 2006.

By Theme Park Spot · Last reviewed November 8, 2026

Height
45 ft
Drop
31 ft
Top speed
40 mph
Length
1,960 ft
Inversions
0
Ride time
1 min 4 s
Designer
Premier Rides

This launched coaster opened at Kings Dominion in 2006 as Italian Job Turbo Coaster and has been called Backlot Stunt Coaster since 2008.

Sources

  • sixflags.com/kingsdominion/attractions/backlot-stunt-coaster (Park page: linear induction motor launch coaster; 0 to 40 mph in three seconds; chase through a parking garage and past police cars; minimum height 48 inches.)
  • rcdb.com/3302.htm (RCDB: Backlot Stunt Coaster, Kings Dominion; operating since May 27, 2006; Premier Rides; length 1,960 ft, height 45.2 ft, drop 31.2 ft, 40 mph, 0 inversions, duration 1:04; LIM launch; former name Italian Job Turbo Coaster (2006 to 2007).)
  • rcdb.com/2860.htm (RCDB: Kings Island's identical ride is now Queen City Stunt Coaster (named Backlot Stunt Coaster 2008 to 2024).)
  • rcdb.com/4539.htm (RCDB: Canada's Wonderland also runs a Backlot Stunt Coaster (opened 2005).)

Numbers are from the ride's manufacturer and park where published; "n/a" means we have not confirmed that number yet. Spotted an error? Tell us.