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MEDIA ADVISORY
Editor's Note: Digital photos of the RC-48 roller coaster are available at www.ncstatefair.org. Click on Newsroom.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, OCT. 14, 2008
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Charlie Belknap, marketing director
Powers Great American Midways
(813) 503-0280
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Natalie Alford, public information officer
N.C. State Fair
(919) 839-4662
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Fairgoers invited to name a roller coaster Thursday, Oct. 16
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Fairgoers who visit on Thursday, Oct. 16, can submit a name for the world’s largest portable roller coaster, according to Powers Great American Midways, for a chance to win a prize pack that includes five admission tickets, T-shirts and ride books. Representatives from Powers Great American Midways will choose the winner.
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WHEN: |
Names can be submitted on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 3-11 p.m. only. The winner will be announced on Friday, Oct. 17.
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WHERE: |
Fairgoers can submit names for the coaster, currently known as the Pinfarri RC-48, at the guest relations booth, near the Commercial and Education Building in Kiddieland.
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WHY: |
Many of the rides on the Midway have interesting names, such as the Avalanche, Vortex and Claw. The roller coaster’s new name and the name of the winning submitter will be displayed near the coaster throughout the Fair.
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