A DIY roller coaster free-falls for a win as a certified Backyard Genius, part of Popular Mechanics's yearly tribute to the world's greatest unsung engineers.

The 50-year-old father built his kids a backyard roller coaster in his lovely Orinda backyard – and of course, documented his labor and love on YouTube.

— -- This innovative Georgia teen is definitely going to be the coolest kid in the neighborhood this summer. Jackson Crosskno, 19, of Canton, built a custom roller coaster in his backyard ...

A San Diego dad is looking to give away a one-of-a-kind toy: a homemade roller coaster. Bruce Sales, an engineer, designed and built the ride for his kids (although, adults can ride on it too ...

WATCH: Uncle Builds Rollercoaster in Backyard for Nephew During Quarantine "I feel we did something absolutely amazing," says Lee Downing, 47, an engineer By People Staff ...

Grandson Builds Backyard Roller Coaster with His 83-Year-Old Grandfather During Pandemic "I didn't want to let him down," Dr. Fred Silverblatt told PEOPLE of being the first to ride his grandson, ...

Your very own roller coaster zipping around your backyard. And forget that little carnival loop. If I’m already plopping down a strangely reasonable US $5,000 for this thing, ...

The attached video is Marcus Leshock of the WGN Morning News’ debut ride on Wrath of Rakshasa, the newest roller coaster at ...

”Coaster Dad” Builds Backyard Roller Coaster for Kids By Lisa Fernandez • Published May 6, 2014 • Updated on May 7, 2014 at 8:18 am • Published May 6, 2014 • Updated on May 7, 2014 at ...