The skyline of Carowinds will drastically change for what will be a historic and record-breaking 2010 season, as the amusement park announced plans to debut the Dale Earnhardt Intimidator, the Southeast’s tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster, in the Spring of 2010. Topping the list as the largest single capital investment in Carowinds 37-year history, the Intimidator is named in honor of NASCAR’s most beloved driver, Dale Earnhardt, “The Intimidator.” This massive attraction will stand 232-feet (23-stories) tall at its highest peak and Intimidator roller coaster send guests plunging down a 211-foot first drop at a 74-degree angle, reaching speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour. The second (178-feet) and third (151-feet) hills are also taller than any rollercoaster at Carowinds. With 5,316 feet of track the Intimidator will feature high speed twists and turns including seven steep drops – one for each of his NASCAR championships — and an intense finish through a diving spiral. The ride experience will last more than three minutes, and replicate the speed and intensity of a fast-paced NASCAR race. Guests will have the opportunity to see this historic ride being built from the ground up as they attend on operating days throughout the Fall. Those who cannot wait until 2010 may take a virtual ride on the Intimidator, access exclusive updates, features, virtual renderings, ride statistics, and more at www.intimidator.carowinds.com. (Carowinds PR)(8-26-2009)
