Well, Lightning Rod is now officially open. DW has been sending out-mails and posting things on Facebook yesterday and today announcing that the ride is open and out of technical ride rehearsal. I got to ride it two more times this past Sunday. It did not open on time Sunday but once it did open two train operation seemed to go smoothly throughout the day. The more I rode it the more I loved the uphill launch. But, I am afraid they are going to have continuing maintenance problems with it although I hope I am wrong. I just have this bad feeling that it will be like Powderkeg in that once the chain drops for the day you will hustle to LR and it will not be ready to open on time. As I posted previously, Lightning Rod is all about speed and air time. It does feature some of the same elements as Outlaw Run. It's a short, quick ride but it packs a punch!