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Thunder Striker
Steel roller coaster at Carowinds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thunder Striker, formerly known as Intimidator, is a Hypercoaster located at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard and located in the Thunder Road section of the park, the ride opened to public on March 27, 2010. It features a 232-foot (71 m) lift hill, a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h), and a track length of 5,316 feet (1,620 m).
Thunder Striker | |
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Previously known as Intimidator (2010-2023) | |
![]() Lift hill and entrance for Thunder Striker | |
Carowinds | |
Location | Carowinds |
Park section | Thunder Road |
Coordinates | 35°06′11″N 80°56′22″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | March 27, 2010 (2010-03-27) |
Cost | $23 million |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Model | Hyper Coaster |
Track layout | Out and back |
Lift/launch system | Lift hill |
Height | 232 ft (71 m) |
Drop | 211 ft (64 m) |
Length | 5,316 ft (1,620 m) |
Speed | 80 mph (130 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 3:33 |
Max vertical angle | 74° |
Capacity | 1600 riders per hour |
G-force | 4.3 |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
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Thunder Striker at RCDB |
The roller coaster was originally named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, who was nicknamed "the Intimidator". Following the expiring of a license agreement with Earnhardt's estate in December 2023, Cedar Fair renamed the coaster Thunder Striker for the 2024 season.