^^Kings Dominion's coaster and Carowinds' coaster are nothing alike, except for the fact they are themed after dale Earnhardt and they have red track. One is a giga, the other it a hyper. One is by Intamin, the other is by B&M. One goes 90+ mph, the other goes up to 80 mph. One has a drop of 74*, the other of 80*-85* (can't remember exactly). One has over the shoulder lap bars, the other has lap bars. One has many large drops, the other has 2. One is constantly up and down, the other is low to the ground (mostly). Need I continue?

Oh yeah what ever happened to the Kennywood coaster? I'm guessing it's not that big of a deal; no topic here on KIC, no one really posts things about it; I don't even know the stats!

Do what?

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...mp;hl=Kennywood

I stand corrected once again by Terpy!

But it's not as popular as Intimidator or Intimidator 305, is it?

http://www.kennywood.com/docs/KennywoodCoa...lease081209.pdf

Popular? None of the three is even open yet!

You know what I meant. I meant the topics on KIC!

I stand corrected again!

I was talking to one of the staff while waiting in line for the Firehawk, and he said they're working on building a new ride somewhere behind Firehawk and FoF.

Anyone else heard this?

liars

No Top Thrill Dragster probably won't come to Kings Island; it's a unique type of ride, only two in the whole world. They might want to keep it like that.

TTD is really not that unique as far as coasters go. There are many other Intamin Accelerators around the globe. Height wise maybe but not in ride type.

While this doesn’t pertain to Kings Island. When i visited Cedar Point this past summer i overheard a couple managers talking about a coaster. I remember hearing that ttd and maverick will be having a baby soon. Idk if it was to get ppl talking about their new ride next year or if it was a clue of what could be coming or just a view of the employees talk out there *wazzoo*. Just thought i would post it. It’s been in my head ever since

You mean Shoot the Rapids?

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/ride...oot_the_rapids/

That's been announced for a while...

I think those two Cedar Point employees were shooting something, but I don't think it was "the rapids."

When I catch the meaning there, I will say.

Yeah I know that shoot the rapids has been announced this was way before they had said anything about their new ride for 2010.

Oh my bad. Speaking of Shoot the Rapids, will it count towards CP's coaster count?

I dont think so, Does it really count as a coaster? Reminds me of the question about the Avatar, is it a rollercoaster?

RCDB doesn't count it, I don't count it, and neither does Cedar Point. On their website, it is listed under water rides:

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/index.cfm

Not Roller Coasters:

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/ride...sters/index.cfm

That's true. But I was just thinking, because on the lifthill is has track and down the drop it looks like it does.

^If that was a standard used for a roller coaster measuring stick, it would actually increase a park's coaster count and thus make things more difficult for CP to keep up with the record.

Also, CP has publically mentioned in the past that S:tE is not what they consider to be a "coaster". If that is not a coaster, then StR certainly will not be considered one.

While this doesn’t pertain to Kings Island. When i visited Cedar Point this past summer i overheard a couple managers talking about a coaster. I remember hearing that ttd and maverick will be having a baby soon. Idk if it was to get ppl talking about their new ride next year or if it was a clue of what could be coming or just a view of the employees talk out there *wazzoo*. Just thought i would post it. It’s been in my head ever since

Wait, which one is the girl???

^ Really?

It's not obvious?

One ride is up & down, real quick:

The other is slower, gets faster, and uses many twisting elements, including a deep, dark tunnel:

The pic of TTD made the arguement in and of itself

Burke's or I guess Shapiro's is bigger

and does anyone think it's a coincidence that it's 420 feet tall

* new personal record for emoticon use *

It is a posibility but if they want to make a new coaster they should follow the steps in my signature.