Hard Rock Drive – Schneider
Bumper cars with music and an illuminated façade
Operator: Manuel Schneider / August Schneider & Söhne (Lippstadt)
Hard Rock Drive Schneider is a bumper car ride operated by the Manuel Schneider showman business from Lippstadt. The illuminated façade and music make the attraction stand out even from the outside. On the track, you take the wheel yourself. The ride combines classic bumper car technology with the lively atmosphere of a funfair disco.
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What to expect
- Sound system / music
- Light show / LED facade
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Reverchon cars according to Ride-Index; elaborate LED lighting and musical presentation.
A classic meeting place at the funfair, where you choose your own direction of travel.
Special features of Hard Rock Drive Schneider
The showman operates a two-pillar bumper car ride. Ride-Index gives the track dimensions as around 30 by 17 metres and lists cars made by Reverchon. Modern lighting technology and music contribute to the atmosphere. This combination also makes the ride interesting for visitors who do not ride themselves: there is always something happening around the track. The exact number of cars in operation at any one time is not reliably documented, so it is not stated here. Nor can the manufacturer of the overall ride be established with certainty from the available sources.
What it is like to ride Hard Rock Drive Schneider
After boarding, you decide for yourself how to make your way through the crowd. You can try to dodge skilfully, catch up with a friend or find a clear path. The cars respond to steering movements and the accelerator pedal, so every lap is different. It gets especially exciting when several vehicles change direction at the same time. Despite the bumpers, collisions are still noticeable. So you should follow the instructions at the entrance, remain seated during the ride and keep your hands on the steering wheel.
General
- Model
- 2-pillar bumper cars
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 30 × 17 m
- Power rating
- 100 kW
History and visitor tips
Industry sources attribute the ride to the Schneider showman family, and it has been travelling to fairs for many years. The exact year it was built has not been reliably established, so we have avoided estimating it. At busy events, the bumper car track is often also a meeting place. If you want to practise at your own pace, an early ride may be more pleasant than the evening rush. Also look out for possible multi-ride tickets. You can find the next event venue via our Kirmestermine.
- Operator
- Manuel Schneider / August Schneider & Söhne (Lippstadt)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is the bumper car ride suitable for?
Hard Rock Drive appeals to groups of friends and families who want to enjoy a ride together. Unlike on a roller coaster, the action is not fixed. That is what makes each round different. If this is your first time driving bumper cars, start by keeping some distance from the other vehicles and try out the steering. The operator decides whether younger children can drive alone or need to be accompanied. The rules may differ from those at other bumper car rides, so read the information at the ticket office.
Upcoming funfair dates
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