Infernal Electric Bumping Machines (Bumper Cars)

Year Installed: 1973
Last Year Operated: 2007
Section: Good Times Square
Manufacturer:
Other Names and Nicknames: Bumper Cars

The Goodtime Square Section opened in 1973. Included with the new section was the Infernal Electric Bumping Machines, a traditional bumper car ride. The fifty cars were powered by electricity running through the roof of the building and reaching the cars through a rod on the back of each vehicle. 

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The ride was no longer operated after 2007, although the ride building was not removed from the park for several years. The Catwoman’s Whip is now located in the area of the bumper cars. 

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