Here's how you can ride Steel Vengeance before the public can

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter.SANDUSKY — The track is complete. The chain lift has been installed. The trains are here.Now it is time for Cedar Point's newest hyper-hybrid and the world's first steel-on-wood combo roller coaster, towering more than 200 feet tall, to get off the ground.As the weather warms up, crews will begin performing tests on Cedar Point's new attraction: Steel Vengeance.Are you paying attention yet?With May 5 right around the corner,, Cedar Point's first public operating day of the season, the park has announced two new opportunities to ride Steel Vengeance before the general public can.In August 2017, media and thrill seekers gathered at Cedar Point to check out the progress on new roller coaster Steel Vengeance, which will debut this upcoming season.1. LeBron James Family FoundationCedar Point and the LeBron James Family Foundation are giving park guests the chance to be the very first public riders on Steel Vengeance. The Steel Vengeance First Rider Benefit, set for 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 27, is a fundraising event which benefits the foundation. Tickets go on sale Monday at cedarpoint.com.Tickets for the "First Rider Benefit" are $75 per person, and the first public tickets for the "Steel Vengeance train rides" are $250 each. Each ticket allows the rider exclusive access to the new Steel Vengeance roller coaster, rides on the Maverick roller coaster, complimentary food and beverage along with a commemorative souvenir."We're excited to, once again, be working with Cedar Point on another exclusive first rider event," the foundation's executive director Michele Campbell said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for participants to experience this incredible roller coaster first, and the event helps us continue to create positive change for students and families in northeast Ohio through our programming that continues to grow every day."In August 2017, media and thrill seekers gathered at Cedar Point to check out the progress on new roller coaster Steel Vengeance, which will debut this upcoming season.2. Free Season Passholders EventIf you are a Cedar Point Season or platinum passholder, Cedar Point will offer an exclusive first chance to ride Steel Vengeance before the general public can. It's set for three days: 4-10 p.m. April 30 and May 1-2.Tickets will be made available April 10 at cedarpoint.com, and a valid 2018 season or platinum pass identification number is required. Passholders must choose one of the three event days. The cost is free but limited to one per season passholder.People can also ride Maverick, the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Skyhawk, Antique Cars and Wave Swinger. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample select FrontierTown food and beverage items, play games and meet the Steel Vengeance outcasts: Blackjack, Chess and Digger.The free event is valid for both new and renewing season passholders. For those who have purchased but have not redeemed their platinum or season passes, they can still use their barcode number on their e-voucher they received when they purchased their pass online.An artist rendering shows the steep drop for Cedar Point's new roller coaster Steel Vengeance.All attendees must present a valid 2018 platinum or season pass.Either eventEach guest will receive a boarding pass to ride Steel Vengeance upon arrival, valid for one Steel Vengeance ride only. Guests must meet all rider requirements in order to ride. Ride availability subject to weather and maintenance conditions.While dining plan usage will be unavailable during the Passholder FrontierTown Hoedown, select locations will be available for guests to try complimentary food and beverage offerings.There will be no parking fee for any of the special preview events.Select merchandise locations will be available in FrontierTown only.An artist rendering shows a portion of the track layout and configuration of Cedar Point's new roller coaster Steel Vengeance.