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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carowinds’ Fury 325 was named “Best Steel Coaster” in the world again during a weekend industry awards ceremony. The award came a ...

In its first major investment since the mega-merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags, Carowinds is adding and improving family-friendly rides. Two new attractions — a roller coaster and an interactive raft ...

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 ...

State records obtained by The Charlotte Observer through a public records request provided new details Friday about what led to the high-profile break in the support beam of Carowinds’ largest roller ...

CHARLOTTE — Carowinds’ Fury 325 has been named the world’s best steel roller coaster, according to newspaper Amusement Today. The coaster won the title for the seventh consecutive year. Fury 325 is ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) – A popular roller coaster at the Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina has officially reopened to the public after an alarming break on one of the coaster’s pillars caused ...

Getting a park like Carowinds ready for the season not only takes a lot of man hours and hard work, it also takes a strong commitment.

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 ...