Shaggy Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ***SPOILER*** Here's the secret revealed if you can't wait: http://www.catchfence.com/2009/sprintcup/0...oaster-in-2010/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick52 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 does anyone elses family and freinds think there obbsessed, to be watching so intensley for a rollercoaster anouncement My friends think I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick52 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 1 minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Where is everyone following this live at? Twitter? Facebook? http://www.kingsdominion.com/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/In-the-Loop/2...-Kings-Dominion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Cool thanks +10 internets for you edit: man they are dragging this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trint2004 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 is there a video link anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trint2004 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 http://www.intimidator305.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Follow using one of the following methods: Twitter: Clint and Rose will both be covering the event on Twitter. The links are below for both Clint and Rose Rose - http://twitter.com/KDfansite Clint - http://twitter.com/coastercrew Facebook: Clint will be uploading pictures of the event as it happens Facebook account. We suggest you becoming a friend today so you are ready to go on the 20th. Coaster Crew Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/cooastercrew KDfansite: Our webmaster Matt will be manning the website and will be updating the site as soon as info comes in. So this will be your place for everything related to Kings Dominion Live Audio: We will be podcasting live at 11:00AM at Kings Dominion so you can hear everything that is going on. This will be the only live audio you will be able to hear live! In the Loop will be podcasting live to bring you the announcement as it happens. There are two ways you can listen to the show. Internet - You can go to the link provided and listen to the show stream on the internet. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/In-the-Loop Phone - You can call (718) 766-4407 and listen to the announcement on your phone via that number. (you can dial in that number starting at 10:50. The audio will go live at 11:00AM) I must say, I am dissapointed with the height and speed. I know, it's a giga. That's awesome. But, I think it should've broken records or something. I guess I'm more dissapointed with the length though. Tha little bit of track will be over in such a short period of time at that speed. But, the official website looks kick@$$ though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Looks super bad ass. I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trint2004 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 i think cedarfair is doing great things for all the parks, Its great that they are treating every park uniquely and placing copys everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Do note. There are no airtime hills; only airtime humps . Anyone who is dissapointed with MF because of no airtime with be dissapointed with this. Also, a couple of the transitions look like Vortex's, I hope that's just because it's an animation. They are classifying the restraint system as over the shoulder lap bars, not over the shoulder restraints. Edit: Overall, I like it. But, I probably won't make a trip there just to ride it. I was going to see if my mom would get us PP next year (she was considering it) and then go to CP and KD. Well, I think I will just ask her to take me to CP. ^Also, CF is placing copies everywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Wow, just wow and only $25 Million. Looks like it will pull some great latterals with a few pops of air. Honestly looks like Maverick on steroids. Definately will not be a forceless coaster. Also the lift hill structure looks amazing, so minamilist. Im just disappointed in color choice. Love the Red track, but Yellow supports? Why not Black or Silver Supports? I think this is going to be a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianapolisman Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 MAN its nice to see another giga after 10 years!!!! Looks like someone got there 5's and 0's mixed up though. BTW anything NASCAR drivers put there name on is GOLD! I predict a three hour wait all next season! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Looks awesome and it looks like they're going with a Dale Earnhardt theme as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Check out the trains here at the bottom of the page. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I feel pitty for people that do not enjoy Millennium Force. It must be miserable to have such a hard time finding a coaster they find thrilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Uhh....hmmm......my thoughts: Don't get me wrong, the ride looks uber badass, no doubt, but it doesn't look anything at all like I thought a giga would. While Millennium Force is huge, with mammoth hills and drops, and a beautiful structure, this ride looks like a low to the ground, speed monster with a 305 foot hill to get things started instead of a launch (Which, being a NASCAR ride, I would have thought more appropriate). I also am not a fan of the minimalist support structure, maybe it's just me but I love the look of the intricate supports on MF, and this with only two support beams on the lift hill? That's why it's only 25M I guess. Not to mention the restraint system. I HATE those restraints on Maverick, and the thought of those on something 3 times as tall? Owwww. I agree, it looks like Maverick on steroids, uber badass, but not like a giga at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ More Mega-lite than Giga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 dude, i was all excited to wake up late today and have the announcement already have been made. I got up and saw Intimidator 305 and was like ALRIGHT!!!! But then i saw the layout and specs and was thinking "Are you serious??" I am really disappointed with the layout and how MF is still taller. I was really wanting this baby to beat out MF. And i think the biggest disappointment of all is the fact that it uses OSTRs, COME ON CF!!!! These are not necessary for a ride of this type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ Someone with more industry experience than I don't have can correct me on this, but I'm not totally sure OTSRs are Cedar Fair's doing. Kingda Ka has OTSRs when it's only an iota taller and faster than TTD with its lapbars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ More Mega-lite than Giga There we go. That's what it is, a giant Mega-Lite. Best description I've heard of it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I agree, it's not what I hoped for, but it looks better than Millie. EDIT: Plus, is it just me or does that banking change right before the end look wicked? But why would they only do two trains? The capacity is 1,350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ Someone with more industry experience than I don't have can correct me on this, but I'm not totally sure OTSRs are Cedar Fair's doing. Kingda Ka has OTSRs when it's only an iota taller and faster than TTD with its lapbars. No it CF i think because if i remember correctly i read somewhere on Intamins website or somehwere that the park had the option of OSTR or lapbars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Wow. I actually like it a lot from what I can see. This seems like a ride you have to ride in the front to get one of the best experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ Someone with more industry experience than I don't have can correct me on this, but I'm not totally sure OTSRs are Cedar Fair's doing. Kingda Ka has OTSRs when it's only an iota taller and faster than TTD with its lapbars. No it CF i think because if i remember correctly i read somewhere on Intamins website or somehwere that the park had the option of OSTR or lapbars. I'm thinking that the park's insurer might have had a say there... even though Intamin redesigned the lapbar restraints after the S:ROS incident (which was after TTD was built, but before KK IIRC), I'm guessing that the insurer would prefer the OTSR. Would you be willing to pay more to get into the park, had they gone with the presumably more expensive to insure lapbars on the ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 One announcement down, two (or three) to go. Next Wednesday is when a History Making. Record Breaking. coaster will be announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^Wait, does anyone have a date for the possible Cedar Point announcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ Someone with more industry experience than I don't have can correct me on this, but I'm not totally sure OTSRs are Cedar Fair's doing. Kingda Ka has OTSRs when it's only an iota taller and faster than TTD with its lapbars. No it CF i think because if i remember correctly i read somewhere on Intamins website or somehwere that the park had the option of OSTR or lapbars. I'm thinking that the park's insurer might have had a say there... even though Intamin redesigned the lapbar restraints after the S:ROS incident (which was after TTD was built, but before KK IIRC), I'm guessing that the insurer would prefer the OTSR. Would you be willing to pay more to get into the park, had they gone with the presumably more expensive to insure lapbars on the ride? But if the lapbars are so "unsafe" then why are they still being installed on Mega-Lites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ Someone with more industry experience than I don't have can correct me on this, but I'm not totally sure OTSRs are Cedar Fair's doing. Kingda Ka has OTSRs when it's only an iota taller and faster than TTD with its lapbars. No it CF i think because if i remember correctly i read somewhere on Intamins website or somehwere that the park had the option of OSTR or lapbars. I'm thinking that the park's insurer might have had a say there... even though Intamin redesigned the lapbar restraints after the S:ROS incident (which was after TTD was built, but before KK IIRC), I'm guessing that the insurer would prefer the OTSR. Would you be willing to pay more to get into the park, had they gone with the presumably more expensive to insure lapbars on the ride? But if the lap bars are so "unsafe" then why are they still being installed on Mega-Lites? Indeed. And if they were "unsafe" you wouldn't see Top Thrill Dragster, Millennium Force, and many others operating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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