Thunder Road, Wooden roller coaster in Fort Mill, United States.
Thunder Road was a wooden coaster with two side-by-side tracks stretching nearly 3,800 feet, reaching heights of around 93 feet. The parallel design allowed two trains to race simultaneously, creating a competitive experience for riders.
The coaster was built in 1976 by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters and operated through 2015. It became one of the park's signature attractions over its nearly four decades of service.
The coaster took its name from the 1958 film of the same title, and decorative moonshine stills at the entrance referenced the area's bootlegging heritage. This design choice connected the ride experience directly to regional storytelling and local identity.
Height restrictions applied for safety reasons, and the ride transported thousands of visitors per hour using four trains. The dual-track setup meant separate lines formed for each side of the coaster.
The tracks crossed the state line between South Carolina and North Carolina, allowing riders to travel through two states during a single ride. This geographic feature made it one of the few coasters in the country with such a boundary-crossing characteristic.
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