Brake run chat with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas

Join us for a brake run chat with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas. 2023 marks ACE’s 45th year and Elizabeth has lot of plans for the organization's future.  

In this episode, Jessica and Elizabeth recap 2022, including new coaster credits, CoasterCon, kiddie coaster roundups, IAAPA coverage, preserving historic coasters and discuss those future plans.  

Elizabeth is always open to hearing your thoughts about ACE: eringas@aceonline.org 

In this episode:

[01:07] Elizabeth’s new coaster credits for 2022

[02:22] Jessica and Elizabeth meet for the first time at Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage

[03:35] The ACE family

[05:10] Remembering Jay Jacobs

[05:30] IAAPA Expo highlights

[07:40] ACE Safe Space initiative – Discord server

[08:49] 2023 plans including Preservation Con

[10:17] Preservation Con agenda

[11:35] ACE turns 45! Year-long celebration is underway

[14:05] Volunteer with ACE

[16:18] Executive committee annual meeting (upcoming)

Coaster Con 45 will be held at Dollywood and Carowinds from June 18-23 2023.  ACE members worldwide are starting to make travel plans – will you be there?

Follow ACE on Instagram for more 45th anniversary news: ridewithace

We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast: podcast@aceonline.org

Visit www.aceonline.org to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.