A G-force to be reckoned with: First-year Michael Karash discusses life as a roller coaster enthusiast

• Michael Karash and his father Ilya Karash ride California Screamin’ at Disneyland Resort on May 20, 2017. The roller coaster has been renamed Incredicoaster. Photo courtesy of Michael Karash.
• Michael Karash revisits his favorite rollercoaster on May 2, 2025. He said VelociCoaster is “probably the coaster I’ve ridden the most ever.” Photo courtesy of Michael Karash.

At 11 years old McCormick and Bienen first-year Michael Karash pulled the restraint bar over his shoulders...