[Rosko97]

I am starting my internal assessment for my IB Math class. This is a very important, in-depth research project, and I have to prove something using math. I chose proving why roller coasters must be closed during certain forms of weather or wind. I can only do this if I have certain statistics about Carowind's roller coasters, preferably Intimidator and Thunder Road. I am going to implement vectors in my math by using the trains as one vector, and a wind speed/direction as another. I would love to have some weight specs on the trains of Intimidator and Thunder Road, and I would also like to have their policy for closing rides, so I can have a clear basis for what I am proving. I want to contact the park, however, I cannot fit this into their "contact us" form, so does anyone know a specific exec's email that I could contact?

Also, if there is anyone here who has anything they could give me in terms of blue prints or specs, please let me know. If you think there is something else I might need to complete this project, please feel free to share!

Thanks!

[Jonathan]

Their phone number is (704) 588-2600. Try asking for public relations to start with. They can probably forward you along from there.

[Rosko97]

Thanks

[Rosko97]

Actually, does anyone have an e-mail address I can use? I need to be able to show my conversation in my essay somehow. If Carowinds has an e-mail that is great. Busch Gardens had one I could use to contact them, but I could definitely use one to fit my message in for Carowinds.

[Chris]

You can call them. It not a problem because you can just cite the oral interview. Take notes... the interviewee will give you time to jot stuff down and don't be afraid to ask them to repeat something so you can get the exact quote.

MLA: http://www.wikihow.com/Cite-an-Interview-in-MLA-Format
APA: http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/cite-interview.aspx

[RollerBee]

Some rides close during high winds, at Drop Zone we closed the ride once the cable were hitting each other or the tower. Skycoaster had a wind speed gauge on it and I think Skytower does too.

[Rosko97]

Alright I will just do that then thanks everyone!