One of Carowinds’ most popular roller coasters is no longer named for a NASCAR legend, but it is keeping an auto racing theme. Still, some fans aren’t happy. The Intimidator roller coaster, named for ...

Just days before Carowinds’ NASCAR-themed roller coaster was set to close for the season, the park says one million riders took the plunge on it this year. The Intimidator is Carowinds’ second-biggest ...

It might not be called the Intimidator anymore, but Carowinds is hoping “Thunder Striker” will still intimidate visitors. The second-biggest roller coaster at Carowinds will no longer be themed for ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. laid out his late father's character progression, saying Dale Sr., nicknamed The Intimidator, had many phases. However, one common denominator was that Earnhardt Sr. was aggressive ...