Ride Profile
parkworld-online.com Ring°Racer
After a prolonged series of setbacks, both with the ride itself and the management of the Formula 1 racetrack that it graces, Europe’s fastest rollercoaster is finally open to the general public at the Nürburgring in Germany
Europe’s fastest coaster open at last
Formula 1 racetrack for sale includes
rollercoaster! After troubled times in publc ownership, the entire
Nürburgring property is now up for sale, including Ring°Werk and various other leisure, business and hotel facilities. So, if you want to own Europe’s fastest rollercoaster, together with one of the world’s most individual Formula 1 racetracks, contact the administrator Jens Lieser (lieser-
rechtsanwaelte.de). In the meantime, Lieser cites the opening of Ring°Racer as “a new start at the Nürburgring”.
nuerburgring.de
ing°Racer wwas officially opened on 31 October – more than four years after the launch of the Ring°Werk entertainment centre that it anchors. Since Michael Schumacher took a ceremonial ride on the coaster during the 2009 German Grand Prix, the only chance most Nürburgring visitors have had to reach the high speeds provided by Ring°Racer is by bringing their own car and taking it for a spin on the famed 21km (13m) circuit, as amateurs are allowed on selected dates throughout the year. Thrill-seekers preferring an adrenaline-filled ride but without the potential risks involved with taking to the Nürburgring’s notoriously challenging contours, have had to wait. When Ring°Racer was unveiled in 2009, the promise was that the coaster would eventually be the fastest in the world. That record was taken in October 2010 by 240km/h (149mph) Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and has yet to be beaten. Riders on Ring°Racer, by S&S Worldwide, will now have to settle for 160km/h (100mph), making it Europe’s fastest rollercoaster.
R
"S&S congratulates the Nürburgring on the successful opening of Ring Racer, and we are delighted that the coaster is providing a fabulous ride experience to the racetrack's visitors," notes S&S Worldwide president and CEO Rich Allen. “The ride marks the sixth S&S launched coaster around the globe.”
“I am pleased that we have managed after intensive efforts to put the ring°racer into operation with regulatory approval,” adds Nürburgring redevelopment manager Dr Thomas B Schmidt. “The Nürburgring is now richer by another interesting attraction.”
Using S&S’ patented pneumatic launch technology,
Ring°Racer promises an exciting 1.2km-long ride as it propels passengers out of the Ring°Werk building, running parallel to the start and finish of the Nürburgring Grand Prix track. Going from 0 to 160km/h in approximately two seconds, the acceleration is faster than a Formula 1 racing car.
58
The ride’s tallest point is 37.5m (123ft). To ensure it moves around the track efficiently, the coaster train consists of just two cars, each with four seats. The experience lasts one minute and 20 seconds, or around three minutes with loading/unloading. Guests must be at least 1.4m-high to ride. Located inside a 15,000 sq m building, Ring°Werk offers Nürburgring visitors a variety of motorsport- themed multimedia attractions, a dark ride, junior driving school, interactive displays and retail/dining opportunities. Open year-round, the facility caters to Formula 1 fans, school groups and families. Entry to the attraction is €19.50/11.00 (adults/children), which includes two shots on Ring°Racer.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74