Vortex opened to much anticipation in 1992, due to its unconventional stand-up trains. This ride is a long-time favorite among park visitors and roller coaster enthusiasts alike. After boarding the South's first stand-up rollercoaster, riders begin the climb up the ride’s 90 foot lift hill.
Basic data
- Park:
- Carowinds
- Park zone:
- Carousel Park
- Category:
- Rollercoaster
- Manufacturer:
- State:
- In operation
- Thrill:
Safety Regulation
Unaccompanied
from 137 cm / from 0 years
Prohibit
under 137 cm
Technical informationen
- Length:
- 621.00 m
- Height:
- 27.00 m
- Top speed:
- 80 km/h
- Duration:
- 02:30 min.
- Inversions:
- 1
Trains information
- Number of trains:
- 2
- Persons per train:
- 24
- Restraint:
- Over-the-shoulder harness
Additional Informationen
- Surcharge:
- FastPass:
- Virtual reality:
- Tests seats:
Ride elements
1 x Chain Lift
1 x Corkscrew (1 inversion)
History
March 14, 1992 | Opening under the name "Vortex".
Contributions
- Jarvis (33)
- MountedShooter (21)
- Luca (3)
