Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Boulder Bumpers
Opened May, 1975
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 2009
1. Boulder Bumpers Marker
The Boulder Bumpers is a miniature version of the Dodgem car ride in Candy Apple Grove. It features two-rider cars, built by Bertazzon of Italy, that run on a 59' x 30' steel-plated floor. the ride structure is painted concrete "boulders".
A 70 volt DC motor mounted to the steering column both steers and powers the cars.
The ride cost about $138,932 in 1975.
Fun Fact
There are approximately 4,600 screws holding the steel floor plates down.
Erected 2000 by Kings Dominion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 37° 50.382′ N, 77° 26.575′ W. Marker is in Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is located within King's Dominion Theme Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Boo Boo's Tree Swings (within shouting distance of this marker); The Scooby-Doo Ghoster Coaster (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wave Swinger (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 2009
2. Boulder Bumpers Marker
Boulder Bumpers ride visible behind the marker.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 2009
3. Boulder Bumpers
Sign over the ride.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 2009
4. Boulder Bumpers Ride
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
