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Riders wanted for new Cedar Point promotional video and pics

Riders wanted for new Cedar Point promotional video and pics

Yahoo07-05-2025
[WATCH: In the video player above, Kenny Crumpton rides the Top Thrill 2 live on air!]
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) – Cedar Point is looking for extras to help promote the world's tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster.
Last spring, Top Thrill 2 made a very brief debut before it was shut down for mechanical modifications. This year, the coaster has reopened, and according to Cedar Point's website, they're looking for extra riders to help promote it.
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Courtesy: Cedar Point
'On Tuesday, May 13, we're working with a production company to grab new photos and video of the record-breaking Top Thrill 2, and we're looking for extras!' wrote the park's Director of Communications Tony Clark.
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Those interested need to apply and provide a current head shot. The park notes that those selected might ride multiple times, or they might just sit and wait.
'It just depends on the shots the crew needs,' reads the post.
For more details and to apply, CLICK HERE.
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