Historic Arizona Mining Town Hosts Thrilling Fourth of July Coaster Races on Ancient Streets

Every Fourth of July, the small mountain town of Bisbee, Arizona wakes up early and rolls out something truly one of a kind. Gravity-powered coasters built by hand go flying down steep historic streets, carrying young racers at speeds that would make most adults grip their armrests. This tradition stretches back to 1914, making it one of the oldest and most beloved Independence Day events in the American Southwest. If you have never heard of the Bisbee Fourth of July Coaster Race, you are in for