Highway No. 1

Sources

Source for identity and data; official Soest funfair plan 2026. Checked on 26 October 2026.

The driving experience on Highway No. 1

On Highway No. 1, you take the wheel yourself. On the shared track, you choose your car's route, steer clear of other cars and set off again after a collision. Unlike a roller coaster, there is no fixed track. The ride takes shape through your steering and the interaction with the other visitors. The track is also a visible meeting point: friends can watch or start together. The fun lies in steering for yourself and in the ever-changing course of each ride.

Technology and data

The following values describe the specifically named attraction. Set-up dimensions refer to the assembled ride; for rides that rise, the maximum movement height does not indicate the free-fall distance. The number of seats describes simultaneous occupancy, not hourly passenger capacity.

Bertazzon New York cars; documented dimensions 30 × 16 m. No verified year of construction has been published.

The history of Highway No. 1

Ride-Index lists Highway No. 1 as a two-pillar bumper car ride operated by Johann Schneider & Sohn of Münster. The operator's website names the showman business August Schneider in Münster. The name should not be confused with Highway No. 2 or the Hard Rock Drive operated by other Schneider businesses.

Operator

Johann Schneider & Sohn operates this ride on the travelling fair circuit. When looking for dates, it helps to search using both the business name and operator: rides with similar names may have a different design and their own history. You can find confirmed appearances in the funfair dates.

Tips for your visit

Before buying a ticket, check whether children can ride on their own or need an accompanying adult. Follow the direction of travel and the team's instructions. Keep your arms and legs inside the car during the ride. Fares and conditions of participation are set or displayed at each appearance. Before buying a ticket, ask about minimum height, age and whether an accompanying adult is required. Follow the instructions when boarding and stow loose items as directed by the team.