rollercoaster
For the coaster at Kings Dominion, see Intimidator 305.
Thunder Striker
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General
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Park Carowinds
Location USAFort Mill, South Carolina, USA
Status Operating
Operated
Operated
Opened March 27, 2010
Opening
Cost $23 million
Height restriction
Statistics
Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard
Builder
Designer
Type Hyper - Steel
Type
Model
Riders per train 32
Riders per hour 1600
Lift/launch system
Height 232 feet
Drop 211 feet
Top speed 75 mph
Length 5316 feet
Dimensions
Duration 3:33
Inversions 0
Steepest drop 74
Maximum g-force

Thunder Striker (formerly Intimidator) is a hyper roller coaster located at Carowinds in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

History

The coaster was manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) and constructed at a cost of $23 million. It opened at the park on March 27, 2010 as Intimidator, becoming its 13th roller coaster. The ride's name was based on the nickname of the late NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. However, as the license with Earnhardt's estate expired at the end of 2023, the coaster was renamed to "Thunder Striker" for the 2024 season.[1]

Design

Trains

This coaster features 3 trains with 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row in each car for a total of 32 riders per train.

References

  1. ↑ Carowinds renames Intimidator roller coaster to Thunder Striker by WCNC, YouTube. 2024-02-28.

External links

Carowinds roller coasters
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