Kennywood’s Steel Curtain roller coaster thrills 1st riders

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward looks up at the Steel Curtain’s lift hill as the ride begins during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Pittsburgh Steelers stars of the 1970s, John Banaszak (left) and Mike Wagner, cheer as they ride the Steel Curtain during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

People take a first ride on Kennywood’s Steel Curtain roller coaster Friday, July 12, 2019. The park gave a handful of fans a sneak peek at the new ride during a preview event. The roller coaster opens to the public Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Gavin Virag, 28, and his dad, Jack Thompson, 67, both from Harrison, react as they finish their first ride on Kennywood’s Steel Curtain roller coaster. The pair won the chance to sit in the front row on the coasters inaugural ride during a preview event Friday, July 12, 2019. The ride opens to the public Saturday, July 13.

Gavin Virag of Harrison kisses wife Gina as they sit in the front car of the Steel Curtain during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

People ride the brand new Steel Curtain during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

The Steel Curtain ascends its lift hill during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Matt Feiler (71) and defensive end Cam Heyward (97) and former Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke (76) get a first look at the Steel Curtain during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

The Steel Curtain zooms along its track during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

The Steel Curtain zooms along its track during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Ron Mazur of Bethel Park claps as he and other ride one of the first rides of the Steel Curtain during a media event for the new coaster at Kennywood Park on Friday, July 12, 2019. “It’s an absolutely amazing ride,” said Mazur, a roller coaster enthusiast.