The "fury crack" refers to a high-profile structural failure on the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina. The crack was officially discovered by a guest on June 30, 2023. Video footage showed a massive fracture at the top of one of the steel support pillars, causing the track to visibly shift as the coaster train carrying passengers rounded a high-speed curve. The park immediately shut down the ride for emergency repairs. The incident sparked a massive investigation into the park's inspection protocols and led to the replacement of the faulty steel column. Following rigorous testing and third-party inspections, Fury 325 reopened on August 10, 2023. This event is often cited in 2026 as a landmark case in ride safety, emphasizing the importance of "crowdsourced" safety observations and the structural stresses placed on "Giga Coasters" that reach heights over 300 feet and speeds near 100 mph.