Go back on the 'Fire Whip' roller coaster, at Beto Carrero, in SC ?The most radical roller coaster at Beto Carrero World, called Fire Whip, will be closed for three months. The renovation of the attraction, launched 18 years ago, involves the complete replacement of the tracks and more technology — a complex process, which mobilizes around 140 professionals in three shifts and will cost R$24 million. The park is located in Penha, on the North Coast of Santa Catarina, and has already surpassed Disney on an international list. The administration expects Fire Whip to reopen in September, with no date set yet. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp Fire Whip was opened in 2008 and became one of the park's most recognized attractions. In 2025 alone, it received almost 1.2 million visitors looking for adrenaline. After the so-called retrofit — process of modernizing old structures — more than 160 hours of tests and simulations will be carried out, including operations without passengers and with loads equivalent to the carts' maximum occupancy. g1 asked the park whether other major renovations had already been carried out since the roller coaster opened, but did not receive any response until the last update of this report. About Fire Whip ? It opened in 2008. The park opened in 1991. ? It was the last roller coaster in the park acquired by businessman Beto Carrero, who passed away in 2008. ? It is one of the park's iconic attractions. ? Maximum speed between 80 km/h and almost 100 km/h. ? In 2025, Fire Whip received 1,189,918 visitors, one of the park's most popular attractions. The investment for the park will be R$24 million. The objective, according to the administration, is to preserve the route, but add technology and more comfort for the visitor. Beto Carrero's 'Fire Whip' roller coaster undergoes renovation Beto Carrero World/Disclosure What will change on the roller coaster? The idea of ??the park is to maintain the route, but modernize the attraction. Reform details at Fire Whip ? The so-called retracking will be carried out, which consists of the complete replacement of the attraction's rails. ? In total, 502 meters of route will be renewed and 194 tons of new equipment will be installed. ? Attraction will now have magnetic brakes and an automation platform developed in the Netherlands. ????Around 140 professionals will work in three work shifts. ?? More than 160 hours of tests and simulations will be carried out before reopening. ? Park promises smoother and more pleasant journey. "Fire Whip will continue to be the extreme roller coaster that everyone knows, but now with a route that doesn't crash as much, much smoother, more comfortable and fluid. We are sure that anyone who has ridden it will feel the difference on the first lap", declared Dirceu Herkenhoff, Director of Operations at Beto Carrero World. What are magnetic brakes? Magnetic brakes are a high-tech braking system widely used on the world's most modern roller coasters. Unlike conventional mechanical brakes, they use magnetic fields to decelerate the train progressively, precisely and extremely smoothly, without direct contact between the parts during braking. In practice, this provides a more comfortable deceleration for the visitor. What is the automation platform developed in the Netherlands? The new automation platform is the system responsible for controlling and monitoring the entire roller coaster operation. It integrates the attraction's various equipment — such as sensors, brakes, motors and security systems — ensuring that all stages of operation happen synchronously and with precision. This update allows for faster diagnostics, greater operational efficiency and reinforces the attraction's safety standards. VIDEOS: most watched g1 SC in the last 7 days