The company debuted the ride in 2003 and. $#IT happens, but it doesn't seem like casual happenstance that incidents and engineering defects occur so frequently with Intamin installations. [11] An official announcement revealing details on the new ride was made the following month on January 9, 2003. We will keep you up to date with all further details regarding the potential reopening of Top Thrill Dragster on our news and Facebook page. [22] The piece was later determined to be a flag plate an L-shaped bracket that signals the train's location to sensors positioned along the track. Millennium Force 5. I don't know what type they are. The FUTURE of Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster! - YouTube Brain-Damaging Coaster Receives Massive Repair List, Forced to Remain