Rally Star – M. Hortz
A small rally circuit for young funfair visitors
Operator: M. Hortz (Bersenbrück)
Rally Star Hortz is a compact children's ride operated by showman M. Hortz from Bersenbrück. The ride is listed as a “mini circuit” in the Ride-Index ride database, making it one of the smaller classic attractions at the fairground. Unlike a large thrill ride, Rally Star takes up little space. For children looking for a manageable ride, this compact size is part of its appeal.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Rally Star is a piece of classic children's funfair entertainment: compactly built, travelling for decades and with its own showman's history.
A classic travelling children's ride
Rally Star shows that the variety of a funfair is not built on new attractions and tall rides alone. Smaller rides with their own history also help shape the family area. At the fairground, you can see how varied the attractions for young visitors are. If you are interested in the development of travelling rides like this, the history of Rally Star is an example of a children's ride that remained a feature of fairs over several operators.
The Rally Star Hortz ride experience
Rally Star focuses on the experience of a ride of its own for children rather than great heights or spectacular inversions. Its name also evokes motorsport and the idea of taking part in a small rally. As you walk around the funfair, you will notice that compact rides like this are an important complement to large roller coasters, Ferris wheels and thrill rides. They provide attractions for younger visitors, while larger rides are often only suitable for older children or adults.
The ride is also classified as a mini circuit. This sets it apart from large rides that need extensive space or tall structures. At smaller town fairs, a children's ride like this can be placed close to other family attractions. Before the ride, the notices at the entrance will tell you which age and height restrictions apply to your child and whether an adult needs to accompany them.
General
- Manufacturer
- Lutz (France)
- Model
- Mini circuit
- Year built
- 1998
- Also known as
- Ralley Star
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 10 × 5.5 m
History of Rally Star Hortz
Rally Star was originally built by manufacturer Lutz in 1998. Ride-Index lists the Gundlach showman family from Rendsburg as its former operator. The ride later passed to M. Hortz from Bersenbrück. Older line-up lists also show it at fairs in northern Germany, among other places. The documented history of its operators helps distinguish this ride from other carousels with similar rally names.
- Operator
- M. Hortz (Bersenbrück)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Gundlach (Rendsburg)
Who is Rally Star Hortz suitable for?
The ride is aimed at young funfair visitors and their first experiences on a ride of their own. Parents and accompanying adults can therefore look around the ride with the children before they get on. This is especially helpful if a child wants to ride without an adult for the first time at a funfair. For families, Rally Star offers a contrast to loud, large rides: the focus is not on maximum speed, but on child-friendly fun in a manageable space.
A visit can be combined with other children's carousels. The variety of small rides also makes a fairground appealing to families who only want to go on a few rides. You can find more examples in our overview of funfair attractions.
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