Six Flags Over Texas sets opening date for Tormenta giga dive coaster

Fans will be able to ride the first-ever giga dive coaster in Texas in less than a week.Tormenta opening day setSix Flags Over Texas has set July 9 as the grand opening date for the Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster.It will be located in the park's new Spanish village, fittingly called Rancho de la Tormenta.Giga dive coasterThe park brands the new ride as the first-ever giga dive coaster. Reaching a maximum height of 309 feet above the ground, the ride drops you 285 feet at 95 degrees for its drop, followed by twists and turns throughout the rest of the track.The ride boasts six World Records, according to Six Flag Over Texas' website:Tallest Dive Coaster: 309 ftHighest 95 Degree Beyond Vertical Drop: 285 ftFastest Dive Coaster: 87 mphHighest Immelmann Inversion: 218 ftTallest Vertical Coaster Loop: 179 ftLongest Dive Coaster: 4,199 ftTormenta is the main attraction of the Rancho de la Tormenta plaza, where colorful banners are located and Spanish music is played.