Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion, VA (New for 2010)

Kings Dominion to Introduce $25 Million Steel Giga-Coaster In 2010
Intimidator 305 will be the Biggest, Baddest and Meanest on the East Coast

Doswell, VA. (Aug. 20, 2009) The most exciting ride in Kings Dominions 35-year history will
debut in the spring of 2010, as the amusement park introduces a mammoth 5,100-foot long steel
Giga-coaster. Intimidator 305 takes it name from one of stock car racings most beloved and
tenacious drivers, Dale Earnhardt, the Intimidator™ along with the height of the coasters lift hill,
305 feet.

Intimidator 305, only the second Giga-coaster ever built in North America, will be the tallest and
fastest roller coaster of its type on the East Coast. The lift hill will stand a towering 305 feet at its
highest peak; descend 300 feet at an 85 degree-angle and thunder along the track at speeds in
excess of 90 miles per hour during its three minute race to the finish. The trains, fashioned after
Dale Earnhardts signature black car, will roar through six airtime humps plus three high-speed
turns and the experience will have guests screaming for another lap around the track.

Intimidator 305 will break records as the single largest capital investment in the history Kings
Dominion, said Pat Jones, Kings Dominions vice president and general manager. The numbers
speak for themselves, at a cost of $25 million, a lift hill and first drop close to the height of the
parks landmark Eiffel Tower; youll have to see it to believe it. Intimidator 305 will be located in
the parks Congo section and becomes Kings Dominions 15th World-class roller coaster.

Dale Earnhardt, Inc. will partner with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owners of Kings
Dominion, to bring the massive coaster to life. Were excited to see this new roller coaster
celebrate the speed and intensity of the legendary career of Dale Earnhardt, said Jeff Steiner,
executive vice president and general manager of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. there are millions of fans
that still honor their racing hero and this is a very real way for them to connect with the spirit and
passion of the Intimidator™.

Guests will have the opportunity to see the ride being built from the ground up during the
remainder of the parks 2009 season, as well as follow its progress by watching the online
webcam, set up to overlook the entire work site. Those who cannot wait until 2010 may take a
virtual ride on Intimidator 305, access exclusive updates, features, virtual renderings, ride
statistics, and more at www.intimidator305.com.

Intamin AG of Wollerau, Switzerland, a recognized industry leader in roller coaster development,
designed Intimidator 305. The ride is scheduled to open in the spring of 2010.

Ride Stats
- Track Length: 5,100 feet
- Maximum Height: 305 feet
- Lift Hill Angle: 45 degrees
- Length of First Drop: 300 feet
- Angle of First Drop: 85 degrees
- Length of Other Drops: 150 feet
- Airtime Humps: 6 including S-curve transitions
- High Speed Turns: 3 at ground level

- Fastest Speed: Excess of 90 MPH
- Ride Time: 3 minutes
- Hourly Capacity:: 1,350 riders
- Number of Trains: Two
- Vehicles: Four passenger open design trains with overhead lap bars but no over-the-shoulder harnesses

- Investment: $25 million

About the Designer
Intamin AG is a designing and manufacturing company in Wollerau, Switzerland. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The U.S. division of the company is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and is headed by Gary Palmer, MD and Arnold Bernsteiner.

Intamin is a major player in the amusement park attractions industry, supplying some 22 different styles of rides to a variety of parks.

Intamin is well known for being innovative and creative with their rides. They were some of the first to create a magnetic propulsion system (Linear induction motors/Linear Synchronous Motors) and remain one of only a handful of manufacturers continuing to use such technology on roller coasters. Intamin also created the first hydraulic launch system.

Intamin is known for their massive "Giga" (over 300 ft/91 m) coasters. Their designs currently occupy the top 2 spots of the Golden Ticket Awards.

Please visit the official Kings Dominion Website Here:
http://www.intimidator305.com/

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[JoeCoasterz]

youll never know till u ride it

[AxxessProductions]

its not a powered launch is a cable lift hill

[mikehuckabeerulz]

man, i have been on this a million times but havent realized it was this short :P

[lucyGeorgia365]

that ride looks good, and another thing, you should go on the griffon its even more scary!

[MiesterSteve]

This ride is sweeeet

[youmakemelaugh99]

@epiclyepictv Because it is animated..

[crownjewel95]

@epiclyepictv it IS animated...

[inuyashaslvr]

gentlemen, start your engines!!

[epiclyepictv]

why dose it look animated pls reply??

[mrturtle5681]

i lov that ride on my first time i sat in the front

[CMCS0921]

@LedaKhim yeah im going in about 2 weeks.ive been on it.even though im 10

[CMCS0921]

@LedaKhim yeah im going in about 2 weeks.ive been on it.even though im 10