I liked I-305 much more than Intimidator.

The high point of Intimidator is the turn at the hill after the first drop (which seems to tip you over into the parking lot).

I thought Diamondback had better airtime. Raging Bull had the best first drop of any B&M hyper I've been on, although the rest of the ride was too trimmed. Apollo has the best setting, not just of any hyper but probably of any coaster I've been on. Goliath in Georgia had more punch to it. I haven't been on Nitro or Behemoth.

305's drop was much better than Intimidator (for me). Much more airtime and dropping sensation.

I couldn't care less about the theming, as I don't think car racing will last beyond gasoline rationing, whenever that starts.

Neither 305 nor Intimidator has a spectacular setting. Millennium Force has a better setting than 305, but I still like the 305 ride more (although MF is a great ride).

B&M hypers have the best restraint of any coaster train. It would be nice if they were used on a Skyrush type ride … after Skyrush, the airtime on Intimidator seems modest in comparison.

The best airtime on any B&M ride I've been on was Griffin. The first drop on Griffin is amazing.

I also greatly enjoyed Afterburn, it was forceful (unlike Silver Bullet and Talon). It made me want to try Montu even more (I've never ridden that).

The rest of the coasters at Carowinds ranged from OK to "one and done."

I hope Cedar Fair invests in more shades for the Intimidator queue, especially on the stairs leading to the station and the brake run where stacked trains wait for the station to clear.