XXL bumper cars – Peter Loosen

XXL Autoscooter Loosen: Ride and drift

On this ride, you choose your direction of travel and react to the other cars. Unlike a round ride with a fixed sequence, you can decide for yourself whether to take a wide turn, use a gap on the track or change direction. The movements of the other guests constantly change the situation. Especially in a group, this creates ever-changing routes and encounters.

The fleet includes 30 vehicles, including six Drift-Cars. Their special technology changes the way they handle and allows sideways movement, making them different from a traditional bumper cars ride. According to the operator, the vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained. The XXL-Scooter combines a familiar ride experience with an extra option for guests who like to steer through the bends differently.

Lighting design and a special roof structure

The XXL bumper cars stand out for the turrets on the façade and the consistently designed sides. Around 50.000 lights ensure the ride remains clearly visible at dusk. The operator points out that modern LED technology requires less energy than previous installations. In the new build, the connected load fell from 120 to 80 kilowatts.

The roof also differs from that of many older bumper cars. Rainwater is collected and channelled through the columns into tanks. This means the water can later be used for cleaning instead of simply running away unused. The design also improves the transition at the edge of the hall in wet weather.

The travelling attraction from Würselen

Peter Loosen and his family are based in the Aachen area. Their bumper cars are associated with the Öcher Bend, the Sprödentalkirmes in Krefeld and other fairs in North Rhine-Westphalia. The new ride was designed to require only two transport vehicles when moving between venues. According to the operator, setting it up, including maintenance and care work, takes about two days.

If you want to compare different bumper car arenas, our attraction overview features numerous standalone venues and their showmen. Loosen’s XXL bumper cars can be recognised in particular by their Adesko rebuild from 2022, the drift vehicles and their distinctive roof and façade design.

History: A new building in spring 2022

Today's XXL bumper cars are not simply a modernised façade of the previous Loosen hall. The family commissioned a new, custom-built two-pillar bumper car ride from Adesko in Belgium. The structure was completed in spring 2022. With the new build, the company aimed to further develop the traditional bumper car operation both technically and in terms of design.

The family history goes back much further. Loosen has been taking bumper cars to fairs since 1928; today, the business is run by the eighth generation. The new bumper car is therefore part of a long history of travelling, but as a purpose-built indoor structure, it has had its own story only since 2022.

Who is XXL Autoscooter Loosen suitable for?

The bumper cars offer a self-controlled ride for guests who want to drive around a shared track with friends or family. If you’re looking for more variety, you might be interested in one of the vehicles with drift technology. You can find out directly at the ride what requirements apply to children and an accompanying adult.