^^ I'm sure there are plenty die hard fans of NASCAR all over, but I think the point is that the fan base in the areas around KD and Carowinds is more densely populated and established. Kentucky Speedway just received it's first Sprint Cup race in 2011. Regardless of how many fans of NASCAR there are in this area, I sincerely hope we don't get a NASCAR themed ride at all... The two Intimidators are great looking coasters, especially Kings Dominion's, but I think the NASCAR theme is tacky (Sorry if that offends any fans, not intended to).

What does Dale Earnhardt have in common with Pink Floyd?

Both of their last big hits were with The Wall.

Had to...sorry

3, Dale Earnhardt, was born in North Carolina. So was his son.

NASCAR is a boring theme for any ride....period.

NASCAR is a boring theme for any ride....period.

What about the old Days of Thunder video in the motion seats?

One has to be a certain age to remember that.

Feel old yet?

^Yes... Days of Thunder was my first motion seat ride I ever rode. Loved it, granted it ws the 8th grade field trip to Kings Dominion.

They could reverse the direction of the great pumpkin coaster and it would be about like NASCAR...

They could reverse the direction of the great pumpkin coaster and it would be about like NASCAR...

Now THAT's funny!

Thanks for that!

I have this feeling that Kings Island under Cedar Fair is going to knock this one out the park!

They really ought to consider having Joey Votto at the announcement of this thing!

I have this feeling that Kings Island under Cedar Fair is going to knock this one out the park!

They really ought to consider having Joey Votto at the announcement of this thing!

That is what people said years ago about another major ride.......

I have this feeling that Kings Island under Cedar Fair is going to knock this one out the park!

They really ought to consider having Joey Votto at the announcement of this thing!

That is what people said years ago about another major ride.......

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Well, it DID get knocked out of the park!

I didn't know Joey Votto announced it.

Back then, it was Montel Williams.

It turned out The Beast wasn't the actual father of SoB.

Which is what caused all the problems. They both appeared on Maury Pauvich, and had a DNA reveal.

The Beast was relieved, but SOB turned to drugs, lost its loop, and started getting all violent and acting out.

The writing was on the wall.

Not only that, the original obstetrician was costing too much and behind schedule, so the park fired him and did the delivery itself. The park then sued him, won, but never collected a dime. Years later, the state would claim the original delivery was defective, and one of its

operatives would accuse the park of using only Band-Aid brand adhesive bandages to fix it.

But they didn't even try to buy an RCCA.

They were smarter than the average bear!

I know this is just a drawing and its probably very inaccurate. But I just got bored today and drew up something that a B&M might look like in this area. Ill probably draw an Intamin (Maverick type) tomorrow. And I know, it looks a lot like Diamondback.

I went to Kings Island yesterday and from the Eiffel Tower, I spotted a piece of concrete that was sort of triangle shaped and pretty large. It kind of looked like a footer that could hold several supports at once, possibly indicating an elevated turn or curved drop on the ride, or even, dare I say...an inversion. The slab was just down the hill from King Cobra's old spot.

I went to Kings Island yesterday and from the Eiffel Tower, I spotted a piece of concrete that was sort of triangle shaped and pretty large. It kind of looked like a footer that could hold several supports at once, possibly indicating an elevated turn or curved drop on the ride, or even, dare I say...an inversion. The slab was just down the hill from King Cobra's old spot.

Did you get a picture of it?

I don't know about anyone else, but I don't WANT the SOB station to be part of anything on the new ride. It just creates a feeling of ickiness, like having your fencing touch the property of those awful neighbors that have bugs.

I'd love the entire Action Zone to be revamped. It's always the last place I go to on a visit, after I've ridden all the other rides.

It's just not very inviting. If not for the Haunts there, I'd forget to veer toads it.

After catching up on the last five pages, I thank God most of you aren't in the amusement park industry.

Carry on...

After catching up on the last five pages, I thank God most of you aren't in the amusement park industry.

Carry on...

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Ok, start at where the go karts used to be. There is a lone pine tree just above that and behind that is the slab of concrete I saw (covered by a plastic tarp in this picture).

^ Good call. What is that tarp doing?

It's laying there.

Looking at the Diamondback Construction in Summer of 2008 and also looking at Clermont Steel Fabricators it will probably be a little more construction and all that before we start seeing loads of track and supports. Got this from a map that hasnt been updated since Mid 2008.

@KingsIslandPR: I'm about to dive in on putting together the information on something our guests are going to really enjoy.

I have a feeling Mr. Helbig really enjoys his job...