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TConwell
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 Posted - 08/21/2009 : 6:47:55 PM
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The most exciting ride in Kings Dominion’s 35-year history will debut in the spring of 2010, as the amusement park introduces a mammoth 5,100-foot long steel Giga-coaster. Intimidator 305 takes it name from one of stock car racing’s most beloved and tenacious drivers, Dale Earnhardt, “the Intimidator” along with the height of the coaster’s lift hill, 305 feet.
Intimidator 305, only the second Giga-coaster ever built in North America, will be the tallest and fastest roller coaster of its type on the East Coast. The lift hill will stand a towering 305 feet at its highest peak; descend 300 feet at an 85 degree-angle and thunder along the track at speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour during its three minute race to the finish. The trains, fashioned after Dale Earnhardt’s signature black car, will roar through six airtime humps plus three high-speed turns and the experience will have guests screaming for another lap around the track.
“Intimidator 305 will break records as the single largest capital investment in the history Kings Dominion,” said Pat Jones, Kings Dominion’s vice president and general manager. “The numbers speak for themselves, at a cost of $25 million, a lift hill and first drop close to the height of the park’s landmark Eiffel Tower; you’ll have to see it to believe it.” Intimidator 305 will be located in the park’s Congo section and becomes Kings Dominion’s 15th World-class roller coaster.
Dale Earnhardt, Inc. will partner with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owners of Kings Dominion, to bring the massive coaster to life. “We’re excited to see this new roller coaster celebrate the speed and intensity of the legendary career of Dale Earnhardt,” said Jeff Steiner, executive vice president and general manager of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. “there are millions of fans that still honor their racing hero and this is a very real way for them to connect with the spirit and passion of the Intimidator.”
Guests will have the opportunity to see the ride being built from the ground up during the remainder of the park’s 2009 season, as well as follow its progress by watching the online webcam, set up to overlook the entire work site. Those who cannot wait until 2010 may take a virtual ride on Intimidator 305, access exclusive updates, features, virtual renderings, ride statistics, and more at www.intimidator305.com .
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Intamin AG of Wollerau, Switzerland, a recognized industry leader in roller coaster development, designed Intimidator 305. The ride is scheduled to open in the spring of 2010.
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tigoku9
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Posted - 08/24/2009 : 09:40:40 AM
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| omgggg im next to the park that ride will be swePr |
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17DanGer60
New Member
USA
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Posted - 08/30/2009 : 8:49:59 PM
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| Looks cool but from a video I saw, I now think it needs more hills or less turns. Oh well, they already have the design and I'm sure they're not changing anything. |
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TheArchitect
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/03/2009 : 2:51:45 PM
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looks cool but for a giga i think its a little short. Could be a lot longer and like DanGer said "needs more hills".
The lift hill looks awsome only two supports for the entire thing! We're gonna have no excuse now when we tell people their ride is under supported! |
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coasterpimp
The pimp of coasters
USA
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 01:39:33 AM
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Originally posted by TheArchitect
looks cool but for a giga i think its a little short. Could be a lot longer and like DanGer said "needs more hills".
The lift hill looks awsome only two supports for the entire thing! We're gonna have no excuse now when we tell people their ride is under supported!
Do you realize how expensive this ride is already? |
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Hatseput
New Member
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Posted - 09/13/2009 : 1:56:30 PM
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Originally posted by TheArchitect
The lift hill looks awsome only two supports for the entire thing! We're gonna have no excuse now when we tell people their ride is under supported!
You're right, I'll try that on my next ride :D BTW, It reminds me the first drop of "Abismo" at Parque de Attracciones in Madrid (A good, very compact yet *punching* coaster!)... I've been on it for 9 times (I almost got 10, if only it hadn't closed!) Details can be found here: http://www.rcdb.com/3185.htm |
Prepare for Descent... |
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JackandBlood
New Member
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2010 : 06:11:02 AM
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| Hmmmm disappointing layout. With that kind of drop alot of energy is being wasted. Looks like another Intamin wind-in-your-face-blur with no edge. I can drive a convertible 110 mph on a freeway for similar effect. B&M g-forces is where its at. Affordable design anyhow. |
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JackandBlood
New Member
USA
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 03:29:23 AM
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Bah so no one's around to give argument?  |
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Trackwalker
Spicy Member
USA
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Posted - 02/09/2010 : 5:58:04 PM
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| I suppose it's close to the ground to simulate a NASCAR race track. But if you look closely is does have four consecutive air time hills just before the brake into the station. And look at that huge hill after the 360 degree turn at the bottom of the first drop. This ride has hills, believe me. Ride it and you'll see some awesome air time. |
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Mad-man 4
New Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/06/2010 : 3:32:32 PM
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| Looks pretty fun, but it looks like they're showcasing Ananconda form the pics lol. At least that has OTSRs for a reason. |
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TheArchitect
Exchange Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/06/2010 : 4:28:09 PM
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| That's a very good point- why on earth does this have OTSR's??? Rediculous! |
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RevConwell
Administrator
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 06:05:59 AM
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| I thought it was weird as well, but with advertisements these days you just never can tell what the purpose is or who's attention they are trying to grab! |
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TheArchitect
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Kings Dominion introduces Giga Coaster!
