Highway Rallye No. 2 – J. & R. Harder

A classic for little car fans

Highway Rallye No. 2 combines a classic fairground idea with a distinctive track layout. Its appeal lies not in spectacular effects, but in child-friendly driving on a set double figure-eight course. At a large fair, the ride can provide a pleasant contrast to noisy, fast rides. It also fits easily into a family stroll: children travel in the vehicle themselves, while adults can follow the lap from the sidelines.

What a ride on Highway Rallye No. 2 is like

The double figure eight is also its defining feature. The vehicles follow a set track that changes direction several times to form two loops. This gives young passengers the feeling of travelling along their own course. Unlike on children's bumper cars, they cannot steer freely around an open area. Instead, the racetrack determines the route. This keeps the ride easy to follow and makes the movement its main focus.

Cars are the ride's theme. If you enjoy looking at little vehicles on the fairground, this is an alternative to a traditional horse carousel. Parents and other accompanying adults can also follow the ride easily from the outside: the track takes the children past various points again and again. This makes the attraction interesting for families looking for a quieter part of their funfair visit to enjoy together.

The history of Highway Rallye No. 2

The ride is a Dietz attraction dating from 1992. The Ride-Index ride database lists Inge and Peer Sluppke from Hamburg as former operators and J. and R. Harder from Brockstedt as the current operators. The name Harder-Sluppke is also associated with the ride. These names describe the operating history of the same children's racetrack, not a new type of ride.

The number in the name matters: Highway Rallye No. 2 should not be confused with the travelling Highway Rallye operated by others. The manufacturer and year of construction are different too. The number therefore helps you identify this specific physical ride, even when different line-up of rides lists spell its name slightly differently.

Who is the children's racetrack suitable for?

Highway Rallye is aimed at younger visitors who can already take a seat in a children's vehicle on their own or follow the instructions of the showman team. The experience is less about height and speed than the feeling of going for a little drive. The ride is therefore especially suited to children who like cars and want to try their first ride at a fair.

Before getting on, take a look at the information displayed at the ride. The team on site decides the permitted height and age limits, and whether an accompanying adult is required. After the ride, you could compare it with other children's attractions and rides: a racetrack with a double figure eight feels very different from a swing or a carousel that only turns around its centre.