Thunder Road, Wooden roller coaster in Fort Mill, United States.
Thunder Road features two parallel tracks extending 3,819 feet in length, reaching heights of 93 feet and speeds of 58 miles per hour.
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters constructed this $1.6 million dual-track wooden roller coaster at Carowinds, which operated from April 1976 until July 2015.
The roller coaster design drew inspiration from the 1958 film Thunder Road, incorporating moonshine stills at its entrance to reflect regional heritage.
Visitors needed to meet the 44-inch height requirement to experience this racing coaster, which accommodated 3,840 riders per hour across four trains.
The track configuration allowed riders to start in South Carolina and cross into North Carolina during their journey, spanning two different states.
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.10040,-80.94258
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:36
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