Carolina Goldrusher

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Carolina Goldrusher
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Entrance sign
Carowinds
Park section Carolina Boardwalk
Coordinates Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. [1][2][3]
Status Operating
Opening date March 31, 1973
General statistics
Type Steel
Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics
Designer Ron Toomer
Model Mine Train
Lift/launch system Two Chain lift hills
Height 43 ft (13 m)
Drop 34 ft (10 m)
Length 2,397 ft (731 m)
Speed 30 mph (48 km/h)
Inversions 0
Duration 2:17
Capacity 2,000 riders per hour
G-force 2.4
Height restriction 48 in (122 cm)
Fast Lane available
Carolina Goldrusher at RCDB
Pictures of Carolina Goldrusher at RCDB

The Goldrusher is a steel roller coaster made by Arrow Dynamics of Mountain View, California United States. The coaster is located in Carolina Boardwalk area of Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Mill, South Carolina. It was the park's first roller coaster and one of only 3 original rides that still operate in the park today.

References

  1. [1], From UltimateRollercoaster.com
  2. [2], From The Rollercoaster Database
  3. [3], From The Official Carowinds Website

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