Thunder Striker Roller Coaster at Carowinds

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Thunder Striker
Stripped Down & Souped Up for Intense Speed!
HEIGHT
232 FT
SPEED
80 MPH
DURATION
3:55

The Carolinas' Fastest, Meanest Hot Rod 

Thunder Striker was built in the back of Earl's Garage on Thunder Road. Master mechanics stripped down the old jalopy and scrounged up parts to create a souped-up engine that's optimized for pure speed.

Now Thunder Striker is the champion of the dirt road racers. The fastest, meanest hot rod in two states. Lucky visitors to Earl's might get to hop in the sleek, black-bodied roadster with signature lightning bolts painted on the hood. They'll surely get the ride of a lifetime—a high-fuel, high-thrill spin through the Carolinas.

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Min Height
54"