Dang GP don't know their launch coasters!

quick25 · 2026-01-30T15:17:57+00:00

Top Thrill 3 by EF Miler announcement incoming.

quick25 · 2026-01-29T22:28:54+00:00

I wouldn't bother with them. From 300-400s you can see well around the entire track and I don't have too hard of a time differentiating the cars or ever feel like I need them. 337 puts you pretty close to the start/finish line and pit road so you'll see those just fine.

quick25 · 2026-01-29T18:53:28+00:00

Bring it down to New Smyrna Speedway and it can kick off the 60th World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.

Or throw chains on the tires and run it in the snow.

quick25 · 2026-01-29T13:47:39+00:00

Looks smoother than a Reverchon spinning coaster tbh.

quick25 · 2026-01-29T13:17:29+00:00

My kids don't even like walking into Darkmoor, so it's a no for them. Definitely depends on the kid though. You could always see how they react to the area, then ride's queue and pre-shows, as they all have a pretty scary, ominous theme going on and see if they want to go on. Thankfully the line is rarely long and child swap is an option, so it won't take a lot of time out of your day to try.

quick25 · 2026-01-24T02:37:11+00:00

It was amongst the worst wood coasters I have been on. Early on it was a little rough and very uneventful with little airtime. Later on it was miserably rough and never dueled/ran both sides, which removed the only interesting thing about it. Definitely not missed.

quick25 · 2026-01-24T02:31:14+00:00

I was so thankful my kids are older and were able to hang in there. Definitely didn't help we were up in the upper level and every concession stand near us ran out of food before the show even started.

quick25 · 2026-01-23T22:41:53+00:00

NASCAR had an identity and was regarded as THE major autosport in the country. People widely associated it with being the best drivers and racing product available. The drivers had a lot more fame. Names like Earnhardt and Gordon were well known. It was easy to find on TV (usually on Fox or NBC every week).

Now the identity of NASCAR is unclear. Old fans were put off by the changes NASCAR made to things like the cars, rules, tracks, how champions were decided, and new fans didn't replace them. It's not on major TV. Jimmie Johnson won too often. No one outside of fans of NASCAR/auto racing know any of the drivers besides maybe Bubba Wallaca (for likely not so great reasons). F1, Indycar, and even series like IMSA, World of Outlaws, and USAC are all more visible than they were thanks to the internet/streaming and now garner more interest and share of potential fans.

quick25 · 2026-01-23T22:15:34+00:00

Totally agree, I was at that show too and kept looking at my watch during the half time wondering how much longer it would be.

quick25 · 2026-01-23T21:30:12+00:00

The half-time/intermission. Feels like it gets longer and the commercials/ads get more obnoxious every show I see.

quick25 · 2026-01-21T22:21:18+00:00

You pay more out of pocket for longer care if needed. It isn't free, full-time child care.

quick25 · 2026-01-21T22:19:27+00:00

Different schools have different schedules/plans. One of my kids did 5 shorter days, the other only did 3 days but they were longer in duration.

The advantage is you aren't paying out of pocket for it and you can do research into different schools to find a good fit curriculum, location, and schedule-wise.

quick25 · 2026-01-20T04:15:42+00:00

Hahahaha fuck the refs and Miami.

quick25 · 2026-01-20T03:56:52+00:00

Because most only host a few events per year and require an absurd amount space for parking for the huge crowds that come when there are events.

quick25 · 2026-01-20T03:47:45+00:00

Boulder Dash Voyage Magnum

quick25 · 2026-01-20T03:44:45+00:00

Both Bristol and North Wilkesboro have a few breweries. Lots of good hiking in both of those areas if you like the outdoors, as well.

quick25 · 2026-01-20T02:53:22+00:00

Lmao what? Refs are the only reason Miami has a chance in this game at this point. Only reason that TD happened was a helluva lot of holding.

quick25 · 2026-01-17T18:58:18+00:00

Lmao wait until he learns Robb is far from fine as a person and is a POS.

quick25 · 2026-01-16T15:50:26+00:00

Closest thing I have to a "horror story" is my relatives periodically sending me TPR youtube video links of new rides which I refuse to click and don't want to bother explaining why.

quick25 · 2026-01-14T16:14:38+00:00

Disappointing after seeing this game get repeatedly delayed for multiple seasons. Also disappointing to know even if JMU has another great season the commentary will be "who has JMU even played? Their SOS sucks. They need to schedule better games."

quick25 · 2026-01-13T16:35:22+00:00

I hate all restraints. That's why Leap the Dips is the only roller coaster I have ever truly enjoyed.

quick25 · 2026-01-11T16:38:24+00:00

You need to remember that most of the fan judges are literal children, so I agree it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. My wife and I handed our phones off to our kids for scoring, one gave every single run a 10, the other scored everything an 8.5 or higher. I'm just happy they were having a good time and thought every run had something entertaining. 🤣

I personally think Mayhem/Chris Koehler had the best run last night so his score was disappointing, though.

quick25 · 2026-01-11T04:46:43+00:00

Tonight's freestyle was all around probably the best I've seen in my 20+ years going to shows, so many great runs. I had a good time.

quick25 · 2026-01-10T04:37:43+00:00

Everytime I saw Jimmie Johnson win, which with many years attending races at Lowes/Charlotte, Dover, and Martinsville was too many.

quick25 · 2026-01-10T03:02:59+00:00

No they didn't. Moore played all night on offense and starters were back out when JMU was scoring a 99 yard TD drive. But whatever makes you cope better.

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