Action Star – Johannes und Sabrina Braun
Mack two-pillar bumper cars with a history dating back to 1972
Operator: Johannes und Sabrina Braun GbR (Nuremberg) · since 2022
0 fansAction Star by Johannes Braun is a travelling two-pillar bumper car ride made by the German manufacturer Mack. The ride belongs to the Johannes and Sabrina Braun showmen's business from Nuremberg and brings the classic self-drive experience to the fairground. Its construction history dates back to 1972. The current bumper car pavilion was previously used by other showmen's families before coming to Nuremberg under the name Action Star.
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What to expect
Highlights & records
26 Bertazzon New York cars according to the Ride-Index update of October 2026; the historical Kirmesecke description mentions older Reverchon cars. The ride surface area is 27 × 14 m according to the specialist database (not to be confused with the total space required).
At home on fairgrounds for over five decades: Action Star combines the classic Mack bumper car pavilion with cars by Bertazzon.
The cars and the bumper car ride's construction
The pavilion is of the classic two-pillar design. Its supporting structure spans the ride surface, giving the cars room to dodge and turn. The Ride-Index lists the ride surface area of the entire installation as 27 by 14 metres. This measurement specifically describes the usable ride surface and does not necessarily indicate the total space required at a fair.
One distinctive feature is the current fleet of cars: the specialist database lists 26 New York cars made by Bertazzon. This gives the ride its own fleet, which may have changed over the years. Older descriptions also mention cars by Reverchon. Such changes are part of a bumper car ride's development, while its basic two-pillar construction remains unchanged.
Action Star at the Nuremberg Fair
The Braun showmen's business regularly brings Action Star to the Nuremberg Fair. There, the bumper cars stand alongside other rides where visitors can have a go themselves. The covered pavilion forms a clearly defined area on the fairground. In the evening, the lights of the bumper car ride also add to the atmosphere among the stalls and attractions.
Riding together makes Action Star an appealing choice for small groups. You can meet friends on the ride surface or watch the cars in motion from outside. Ask at the ride about the minimum height and rules for accompanying children. You can find more bumper car rides and funfair classics in the attractions overview.
What it's like to ride Action Star by Johannes Braun
You can steer your car yourself on the covered ride surface. Instead of travelling along a fixed track, you decide whether to take a turn, dodge another car or use a clear stretch. The fun comes from encounters with other drivers. So no two rides are quite the same, even if you take several turns in a row.
The cars move around on a shared surface. Especially when many cars are moving at once, the situation is constantly changing: another vehicle can suddenly cross a clear path. This makes Action Star a sociable ride for friends and families. When you're behind the wheel, you have direct control over your own ride.
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General
- Manufacturer
- Mack (Germany); Bertazzon (Italy) – bumper cars
- Model
- Mack two-pillar bumper cars; Bertazzon New York cars
- Year built
- 1972
- Also known as
- Action Star bumper cars – Braun; Action Star bumper cars; AS Braun, J.
Set-up & transport
- Power rating
- 60 kW
History: Action Star by Johannes Braun since 1972
The bumper car ride was built by Mack in 1972. It initially belonged to the Tusch business from Viersen, where it travelled until 2012. The two-pillar bumper car ride then passed to Breuer from Düren in 2013. It remained there until August 2022. The Braun showmen's business from Nuremberg then took over the ride and presented it as Action Star.
This sequence of operators is important for identifying older photos. A historical photo of a Mack pavilion operated by Tusch or Breuer may show the same structure, even though a different company name appeared on the front. At the same time, there are numerous other Mack bumper car rides at German fairs. The combination of year of construction, operator history and name helps you recognise this particular Action Star.
Timeline
Built in 1972 as a Mack two-pillar bumper car ride, initially operated by Tusch (Viersen) until 2012. Operated by Breuer from Düren from 2013 until August 2022. Subsequently taken over by Johannes and Sabrina Braun from Nuremberg and operated as Action Star at German fairs.
- Operator
- Johannes und Sabrina Braun GbR (Nuremberg)
- With operator since
- 2022
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
1972–2012 Tusch (Viersen); 2013 until August 2022 Breuer (Düren)
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