Carowinds Discussion Thread

[Pufferfish]

^ I really see no grounds for that statement. In what universe does the color of the track have anything to do with how the ride preforms? Also, I'm sure there are a few people out there that would argue with you about Silver Bullet sucking. Mediocre and forceless, sure, but sucky it is not.

 

I really don't care what it's called or what its color is, or even what type of ride it will be. All I care about is that after over 5 years of neglect, we are finally getting something NEW.

[DarkStitch626]

Taken down.

[coastermoosh]

I really see no grounds for that statement. In what universe does the color of the track have anything to do with how the ride preforms?

 

In no universe anywhere. I was being sarcastic. Track color is meaningless...that was my point!

[DarkStitch626]

Taken down.

[SpartanTS]

^ I really see no grounds for that statement. In what universe does the color of the track have anything to do with how the ride preforms? Also, I'm sure there are a few people out there that would argue with you about Silver Bullet sucking. Mediocre and forceless, sure, but sucky it is not.

 

I really don't care what it's called or what its color is, or even what type of ride it will be. All I care about is that after over 5 years of neglect, we are finally getting something NEW.

 

Sarcasm meter not working much?

[jarmor]

Reporting live from carowinds...and I quote "record breaking, history making" video playing with "race cars" sounds zooming in the background with people screaming. www.twitter.com/jarvis_twits for the picture. If link doesn't work I'm jarvis_twits on twitter...

[fisher1095]

So I'm guessing Aug. 26 is the announcement date? And what are the skid marks for?!

[sushirocks13]

OH GOD!!!! please let this be a trick like the "Ride Sally Ride" thing for diamondback last year.

If it really is themed to Dale Earnhart, so many people are gonna be saying "told ya so".

[fisher1095]

^ Exactly. And at the current moment, NASCAR is...failing....miserably. I hope Carowinds is smart enough to know NOT to invest in a failing industry.

[atem122]

How come Dback was announced August 6th, but we have to wait 20 more days for this and the KD coaster? I really wanna know what this is!

But the 'Record breaking' intrigues me

[sushirocks13]

it says "Record Breaking. History Making". What records is it going to break? i guess it could have the potential of being the tallest and/or fastest B&M. but thats not really a "history making" record.

[CoasterCard]

I hope the "record breaking" isn't most airtime on a coaster. Diamondback is an airtime machine, but the ride doesn't do much for me otherwise.

[fisher1095]

Must be a little bigger than we think?

[coolcalicoaster]

I would guess it just going to be the tallest and fastest in the park.

[vacoaster]

Longest possibly?

[fisher1095]

^ Yep, I forgot about that one. Not longest in the world, but I heard it would break into the top 10.

[nitrofan]

So where did the evidence come from that makes everyone automatically think it will be a B&M Hyper?

[Homeboy23]

^ There is no evidence. Everyone is just guessing the red track outside B&M's plant is going to Carowinds.

[metrock]

Oh god, there are so many "that's what she said" jokes in this thread. Where do I start?

[atem122]

Must be a little bigger than we think?

^This one seems like a good place to start

[coastermoosh]

So where did the evidence come from that makes everyone automatically think it will be a B&M Hyper?

 

The spraypainted markings that indicate footer placement found in the parking lot near the south entrance have a code that match markings found where other B&Ms were built.

[fisher1095]

^And the first lift hill footer looks exactly like Diamondback, Behemoth, and Goliath North's...

[John Peck]

Here's my new rendering of the ride.

 

For entertainment purposes only... Enjoy!

[fisher1095]

^ Great rendition as always, John. However, following yesterday's events, I doubt this coaster will be called anything other than... 'Intimidator'.

[lilj4425]

Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj-OQKGDWlk From bgwfreak on CarowindsConnection.