[Dukeis#1]

Just wondering, why did International Coasters not build any more rides after the two Hurlers at Carowinds and Kings Dominion? Did they go bankrupt, or was nobody willing to buy a coaster from them or something?

From what I remember, the Hurler was cheap compared to some of the other woodies that were being built during the time, and it is also a nice size as well.

I Thought this company would have taken off since these two rides were so successful. Anybody know why they have no other rides out there?

[Carowindsman]

yah supposedly they have gone bankrupt nobody knows for sure

[carowindsfreak13]

Even though the coaster is cheap it is still fun anyways.

[montumax]

Maybe they got it at a going out of business sell? All wooden coasters half off...

off to the park to look at the BorgAss

[LocoDriver]

I thought of a new name for the hurler. How about "Grand National"? Of course it would be nascar themed. Maybe have the Station transformed into what looks like a Pit Stall area. They could have ride ops wearing race uniforms. Put a flag stand at the start of the course with a green flag waving, and another flag stand right before the break run with the checkered flag waving.

To go along with this, they could transform Stan Makita's into a "Stock Car Cafe". That way Paramount wouldn't have to waste time or money with Nascar on naming rights. Change the Dreamweaver's name once again, this time to Burn OUT.

[carowindsfreak13]

There is a coaster named grand national in blackpool pleasure beach in europe.

[LocoDriver]

There is a coaster named grand national in blackpool pleasure beach in europe.

So....I think Blackpool is far enough away that it wouldn't matter.

[coasterbrian]

Actually, International Coasters, Inc went bankrupt in the mid-90's, and as far as I know the Hurlers were some of the very last coasters that were built by the company.

[Trev32]

Actually, International Coasters, Inc went bankrupt in the mid-90's, and as far as I know the Hurlers were some of the very last coasters that were built by the company.

they were the ONLY by them aren't they?

[coasterbrian]

Yeah, you're right, those were the only two coasters built by International Coasters. I was getting them confused with International Amusement Devices, Inc.

[wrbcltnc]

I thought of a new name for the hurler.  How about "Grand National"?  Of course it would be nascar themed.  Maybe have the Station transformed into what looks like a Pit Stall area.  They could have ride ops wearing race uniforms.  Put a flag stand at the start of the course with a green flag waving, and another flag stand right before the break run with the checkered flag waving.

To go along with this, they could transform Stan Makita's into a "Stock Car Cafe".  That way Paramount wouldn't have to waste time or money with Nascar on naming rights.  Change the Dreamweaver's name once again, this time to Burn OUT.

I like this idea but how about Days of Thunder Cafe, it does the carolina theme and a movie them together.

[carowindsfreak13]

How about the name "Smokey The Bandit." as in the paromount movie. That would be a nice name. It will have a great racing theme.

[Cephas]

I say we just bring back the origional Wayne's World themeing. It's alot better than some of the crap mentioned above.

[montumax]

"Smokey and the Bandit" was a Universal Studios production.

I'm glad that the WW themeing is gone. It just doesn't have that "timeless" quality of some other possible themes that could be used.