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 ...

There are two types of people in the world: those who fear heights, and those who live on the edge. Most people would choose to skip the line for the scary roller coaster at their nearest theme park, ...

There are two different types of people in the world: those who fear heights, and those who live on the edge. Most people would choose to skip the line for the scary roller coaster at their nearest ...

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 — It might not be called the Intimidator anymore, but Carowinds is hoping “Thunder Striker” will still intimidate visitors. The second-biggest roller coaster at Carowinds will no longer be ...

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 ...