| Thunder Striker | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Intimidator (2010-2023) | |
 Lift hill and entrance for Thunder Striker | |
| Carowinds | |
| Location | Carowinds |
| Park section | Thunder Road |
| Coordinates | 35°06′11″N 80°56′22″W / 35.10306°N 80.93944°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 27, 2010 |
| Cost | $23 million |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Hyper Coaster |
| Track layout | Out and back |
| Lift/launch system | Lift hill |
| Height | 232 ft (71 m) |
| Drop | 211 ft (64 m) |
| Length | 5,316 ft (1,620 m) |
| Speed | 80 mph (130 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3:33 |
| Max vertical angle | 74° |
| Capacity | 1600 riders per hour |
| G-force | 4.3 |
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available | |
| Thunder Striker at RCDB | |
Thunder Striker, formerly known as Intimidator, is a hypercoaster located at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard and located in the Thunder Road section of the park, the ride opened to public on March 27, 2010. It features a 232-foot (71 m) lift hill, a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h), and a track length of 5,316 feet (1,620 m).
The roller coaster was originally named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, who was nicknamed "the Intimidator". Following the expiring of a license agreement with Earnhardt's estate in December 2023, Cedar Fair renamed the coaster Thunder Striker for the 2024 season.