Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It might not be called the Intimidator anymore, but Carowinds is hoping “Thunder Striker” will still intimidate visitors. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of Carowinds’ most popular roller coasters is no longer named for a NASCAR legend, but it is keeping an auto racing theme.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Hendrick Construction was awarded a contract to build a new roller coaster at Carowinds. The amusement park is touting the 23-story-tall Intimidator as the “tallest, fastest and ...

After months of hype and anticipation, Carowinds on Friday unveiled its newest roller coaster, The Intimidator, a $23 million homage to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt that's billed as the fastest, ...

CHARLOTTEó Carowinds will name the fastest roller coaster in the Southeast “The Intimidator” after NASCAR driver and Kannapolis native Dale Earnhardt. The amusement park will open the $23 million ride ...

One of Carowinds’ most popular roller coasters is no longer named for a NASCAR legend, but it is keeping an auto racing theme. Still, some fans aren’t happy. The Intimidator roller coaster, named for ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carowinds announced it is renaming its iconic Intimidator roller coaster after it carried the nickname of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt for more than a decade. The coaster will now be ...