Southern Star

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Southern Star

Carowinds
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Coordinates	35°06′03″N 80°56′30″W / 35.100869°N 80.941694°W / 35.100869; -80.941694
Status	Defunct
Operated	March 15, 1986 to August 1, 2022

Statistics

Manufacturer

Intamin

Product

Looping Starship

Type

Ranger

Capacity

50 per cycle

Southern Star was a Ranger built by Intamin previously located at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

History

The attraction opened on March 15, 1986 as Frenzoid.^[1] Frenzoid closed in 2005, but was brought back in 2007 under the new name Southern Star.^[2] Southern Star closed on August 1, 2022 in preparation for an overhaul to the park's Crossroads area.^[3] The ride was subsequently taken down and stored at the park.^[4]

Images

The ride in motion

References

↑ "Carowinds To Open Season With Hair-Raising Ride". The Charlotte Observer.
↑ "New Ice Show, Parade and Lower Admission at Carowinds". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
↑ "Four rides close at Carowinds, major announcement coming soon".
↑ "Old Drop Tower location and a look at Southern Star and Yo-Yo still located in the back of the park". Facebook. Carowinds Fans Only.

Present

Coasters

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Former

Coasters

Flying Super Saturator Nighthawk White Lightnin'

[1] "Carowinds To Open Season With Hair-Raising Ride". The Charlotte Observer.

[2] "New Ice Show, Parade and Lower Admission at Carowinds". Ultimate Rollercoaster.

[3] "Four rides close at Carowinds, major announcement coming soon".

[4] "Old Drop Tower location and a look at Southern Star and Yo-Yo still located in the back of the park". Facebook. Carowinds Fans Only.

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