i305 opens with changes

This past weekend Kings Dominion opened for the season and park guests were treated to a slightly modified Intimidator305.  The coaster’s first turn immediately following the 305-foot drop was modified to relieve some of the intense forces that required brakes to be installed on the first drop last season. See the changes for yourself below:

You can see in the above shot that the turn following the drop quickly elevates into the large camelback hill.

I’m glad that drop wasn’t modified!

A train prepares to crest the lifthill and begin the terrifyingly fast ride.

None of the ride’s second half was modified.

A train approaches the brake run in the above shot.

Kings Dominion has an impressive coaster collection, and this isn’t even all of it!

Thanks to Tyler for taking these photos!

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