kcurry11 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Steel Son of Iron Mantis just off of Interstate 305 Speed Anaconda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Flight deck 305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Does anyone think if they change the name, they will still stick with I-blank 305?  I got some name ideas for Kings Dominion 305 coaster  .Iron Hawk 305 .Mantis 305 .Steel Beast 305 .Son of Anaconda .Interstate 305 Speed Coaster  Don't forget CarHawk  Speaking of "hawk" names...  .RaceHawk .FireHawk .Hawk Racer 305 .Rougauru Hawk 305 .HawkKeeper .DragonHawk .RaptorHawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Three O'Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Think they'll make the names of the two Intimidator coasters different? Or will they give them the same name? Â Maybe they will rename Carowinds' Intimidator to "Whyte Lightning" ! (Which was part of the teaser campaign by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEXjcvaoYCM Â Wow much credibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 ^ I have a strong feeling like this guy was reading this exact forum while doing the voiceover for that video, hahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Going to the park tomorrow (currently still at BGW). How have this week's crowds been? Â We will have to leave early in the morning to arrive before opening. Should we be worried about rush hour interstate traffic? It seems that I can take i64 from Williamsburg a few miles to highway 30, and (couple if roads later), take highway 30 to Doswell. Would this be a better option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've kind of wondered what would happen after they decided to no longer pay for the licensing and what they would possibly rename them. My vote is 305: Ride of Steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I don't see them renaming the ride, re-themeing possibly but I don't see them renaming it. Earnhardt family has a trademark for Intimidators, but no Intimidator (there are a bunch of those trademarks out there for lawn mowers, scooters, and other things). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've kind of wondered what would happen after they decided to no longer pay for the licensing and what they would possibly rename them. My vote is 305: Ride of Steel.  "305: Ride of Steel" would be just a bad of a name as "Ride of Steel". I'm suggesting any of these names  .Ride of Hawk .Steel Force 305 .Maverick (KD can retheme it to western) .Mamba 305 (to fit in with Safari Village) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeysWaffles Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Guys, get real. The NASCAR theme can and will stay without Earnhardt's name on it. It just would have to use a different name. Why would they waste money on retheming it when they can use that money towards new attractions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeysWaffles Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I think Centurion would be a great name if they can get the trademark for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeysWaffles Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I don't see them renaming the ride, re-themeing possibly but I don't see them renaming it. Earnhardt family has a trademark for Intimidators, but no Intimidator (there are a bunch of those trademarks out there for lawn mowers, scooters, and other things). Â You have it backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I think Centurion would be a great name if they can get the trademark for it. Â They already do have the trademark. It was the rumored name for Fury 325 for a while last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejot Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Their Centurion trademark was suspended. Edited July 14, 2015 by ejot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Well... you learn something new every day. Â I have no knowledge in the business aspect of things. What does this suspension mean? Can Cedar Fair do something to overturn this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 A park doesn't have to trademark the name for a coaster right? Like what If they name the ride something really generic that they can't trademark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 ^^Probably, I don't think it's publicly known if they are pursuing something like that. It's not entirely clear what the competing claim is. ^ Right, as long as they don't infringe on someone else's trademark. They're mainly protecting their ability to market merchandise and brand exclusivity when they TM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sythe Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 If they retheame i305 to king cobra, I think it would be awesome if they kinda made it a kingda ka sort of theme. Like adding a bunch of bamboo and huge plants and stuff. That would be really awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeysWaffles Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 If they retheame i305 to king cobra, I think it would be awesome if they kinda made it a kingda ka sort of theme. Like adding a bunch of bamboo and huge plants and stuff. That would be really awesome! Â No. I think the new coaster would be called King Kobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strwrse1 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 All I have to say is poor Dorney, poor, poor Dorney. Lol  HA! Ugh, if this comes to Dorney...  I for one would be Ok with this coming to my park. Always wanted a Togo here. Even a ball-crusher. This could replace that other piece of junk that never runs. At least it would be more reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 ^Then you might start praying for it to be less reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 One thing I must give Shockwave credit for is its reliability. Back when John Pagel was at Kings Dominion (former PR Manager), he said multiple times that it was known as one of the most reliable rides in the park. Â And to be honest, like Chuck has said, the first part of the ride isn't bad as it has a nice drop, loop, and airtime. Actually, the ride itself isn't bad in my opinion (has some strong forces to it), I've just always hated the concept of a standup - even on the big and small B&M's. I slightly liked Shockwave more than Mantis - but of course preferred the seating on Mantis as it didn't look and feel like a death trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Shockwave as a sitdown coaster with lap bars would be a pretty decent small looping coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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