Carowinds celebrates its 50th anniversary by showing off the new themed attractions Tracy Kimball The Charlotte Observer Apr 7, 2023 Apr 7, 2023 Updated May 13, 2024 0 1 of 4 Park-goers at Carowinds ride the Hover and Dodge bumper cars Thursday at Aeronautica Landing. Tracy Kimball photos, Rock Hill Herald, TNS Riders scream Thursday on the Air Racers attraction at Carowinds’ new Aeronautica Landing. Tracy Kimball, Rock Hill Herald, TNS Riders fly upside down Thursday on the Air Racers attraction at Carowinds’ new Aeronautica Landing. Tracy Kimball, Rock Hill Herald, TNS Riders scream Thursday on the Air Racers attraction at Carowinds’ new Aeronautica Landing. 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