Pay up to get a seat on Carowinds’ - and one of the world’s - fastest roller coasters

The Story

Carowinds is auctioning off seats on the first three trips of its mega new roller coaster, The Fury 325. All proceeds will benefit the Cam Newton Foundation, which helps disadvantaged youth.

The coaster, Fury 325

– When it opens, will be among world’s top 10 fastest roller coasters

– Top speed: 95 mph

– 325 feet tall

– Hornet-themed design to “simulate the wild, daring and spontaneous flight of the hornet”

– Three 32-passenger trains

– Trip includes 30-story hill that plummets almost directly down and an underground dive

– Made of 6,602 feet of track

The photos

The auction

– 96 seats getting auctioned

– March 25 ride

– If you’re a winner, not only do you get the ride but you also get two park passes, a t-shirt and a hat.

– Bidding closes March 15. Bid here.

Photos: Courtesy of Carowinds

This story was originally published February 27, 2015 at 12:57 AM with the headline "Pay up to get a seat on Carowinds’ - and one of the world’s - fastest roller coasters."