The X2 ride was for years the Valencia park's crown jewel, the first roller coaster in the world that spun riders 360 degrees in their seats.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused by the ride.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injuries caused by the ride.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused by the ride.

Six Flags Magic Mountain said it will permanently close X2, the rotating-seat roller coaster that has been shut since July 12 and is now the subject of lawsuits from riders alleging serious brain inju

The ride was first opened as X in 2002, closed for repairs and reopened as X2 in 2008. It has long been one of the park's main attractions, featuring seats that spin forward and backward 360 degrees.