Hot Wheels – Welte
Classic bumper cars operated by the Rostock Welte family
Operator: Familie Welte (Rostock; früher Lothar Welte)
Hot Wheels Welte: Hot Wheels is the travelling bumper cars ride operated by the Rostock showman family Welte. Unlike on a carousel, you decide where to drive. The combination of steering yourself, other vehicles, music and lighting is what makes this classic bumper cars ride so appealing.
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What to expect
- Light show / LED facade
- Sound system / music
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Two-pillar bumper cars with Bertazzon-Berlin cars; details according to specialist profiles.
Steer, dodge and collide – Hot Wheels offers the classic bumper cars experience.
Sources and context
Facts about this ride are documented in this specialist profile. The current list of appearances comes from the official organiser's website. More profiles are available in the ride directory. Details of individual appearances may change and are not part of the permanent technical data.
Hot Wheels Welte: ride experience
On the driving area, you steer your car yourself and react to the other drivers. Sometimes you manage a clear lap; at other times, a small group of vehicles forms, blocking one another's way. This unpredictability is what makes bumper cars a shared experience. If you're a beginner, it's a good idea to get used to the steering wheel and pedal first. Then you can gradually drive faster. The specific rules on reversing, direction of travel and collisions depend on the staff on site and must be followed.
General
- Model
- Two-pillar hydraulic bumper cars
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 33 × 16 m
- Power rating
- 50 kW
History of Hot Wheels Welte
Specialist profiles describe Hot Wheels as a two-pillar hydraulic bumper cars attraction. The track is listed as approximately 33 by 16 metres, with an electrical connection of 50 kilowatts. Bertazzon Berlin cars are mentioned. The attraction is closely associated with the Welte family from Rostock. Long-time showman Lothar Welte died in 2024; his name can still be found in older industry directories. There is no reliably documented year of construction for this particular attraction. For this reason, we have deliberately not used a construction date from similar bumper cars.
Timeline
The attraction has been operated by the Rostock showman family Welte for many years. Lothar Welte died in November 2024; the attraction is still associated with the Welte family.
- Operator
- Welte family (Rostock; formerly Lothar Welte)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Hot Wheels Welte suitable for?
Hot Wheels is suitable for groups of friends, couples and families, provided the local riding requirements are met. For younger visitors, it's especially important to check whether they can steer themselves or need an accompanying adult. The rules depend on the operator and the individual ride. If you enjoy photography, you can take pictures of the illuminated frontage and moving cars from outside the driving area. Mobile phones and other loose items should be kept secure during the ride. Also pay attention to the boarding and disembarking signals, as you may only enter the track once permission has been given.
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