V8 Supercars RedLine
{{Short description|Racing simulator}}
{{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
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| name = V8 Supercars RedLine
| logo = V8 Supercars RedLine logo.jpg
| logo_width = 250px
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| location = Dreamworld (Australia){{!}}Dreamworld
| section = Ocean Parade
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| status = Closed
| soft_opened = {{start date|2008|12|26|df=yes}}
| opened = {{start date|2009|2|18|df=yes}}
| closed = 2019
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| type = Racing simulator
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| designer = Atomiq{{cite web|title=V8 Supercars RedLine|url=http://www.atomiq.com.au/P-V8.html|publisher=Atomiq|accessdate=4 December 2011}}
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| theme = V8 Supercars
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| vehicles = 4
| riders_per_vehicle = 2
| duration = 7 minutes (30 minutes for NightDriver)
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| custom_value_1 = Bathurst
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| custom_value_2 = $10
| custom_label_3 = Cost for passenger
| custom_value_3 = $5
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- {{Convert|18|kg|abbr=on}} and above 4 years old (for passengers)
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V8 Supercars RedLine is a racing simulator based upon Australia's V8 Supercars series.{{cite web|title=V8 Supercars RedLine|url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/V8-Supercars-RedLine/|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=4 December 2011}} It is an upcharge attraction which allows up to 4 guests{{Parkz|ride_name=V8 Supercars RedLine|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=1238|accessdate=4 December 2011}} to participate in a 24-car race around Bathurst. Located in the southern portion of Ocean Parade, V8 Supercars RedLine forms part of Dreamworld's marketing initiative, Adrenalin Alley which incorporates the FlowRider and AVPX.{{cite news|title=Adrenalin Alley targets corporate events|url=http://www.impactpub.com.au/micebtn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4564&Itemid=49|accessdate=4 December 2011|newspaper=Micebtn|date=8 July 2009}}
History
On 14 November 2008, Dreamworld announced V8 Supercars RedLine on Australian theme park forum, Parkz.{{cite web|author=Alicia|title=DW PR: New V8 Supercars Attraction & Behind the Scenes BLOG|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/forums/topic/4440-dw-pr-new-v8-supercars-attraction-behind-the-scenes-blog/|publisher=Parkz|accessdate=4 December 2011|date=14 November 2008}} This was followed shortly by the launch of a construction blog at {{URL|http://v8supercars.dreamworld.com.au/}}.{{cite web|title=Dreamworld partners another Aussie icon and unleashes V8 Supercars power|url=http://v8supercars.dreamworld.com.au/index.php/media-releases/dreamworld_partners_another_aussie_icon/|work=V8 Supercars RedLine Blog|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=4 December 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406023119/http://v8supercars.dreamworld.com.au/index.php/media-releases/dreamworld_partners_another_aussie_icon/|archivedate=6 April 2009|date=14 November 2011}}
Construction of the ride began shortly after the ride's announcement. An existing shed, originally used as part of the Cyclone's theming, was modified and extended to become the home of V8 Supercars RedLine.{{cite web|title=Location 1|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/32255642@N07/3044722192/in/photostream|work=Photo|publisher=Flickr|accessdate=4 December 2011|author=Dreamworld|date=20 November 2008}}{{cite web|title=Attraction Construction 8|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/32255642@N07/3044722414/in/photostream|work=Photo|publisher=Flickr|accessdate=4 December 2011|author=Dreamworld|date=20 November 2008}}{{cite web|title=Attraction Construction 3|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/32255642@N07/3043884901/in/photostream|work=Photo|publisher=Flickr|accessdate=4 December 2011|date=20 November 2008}}
The ride was originally scheduled to open on 16 December 2008, however, a number of reasons forced it to be delayed.{{cite web|last=Winkel|first=Shelley|title=Update on RedLine launch|url=http://v8supercars.dreamworld.com.au/index.php/2008/12/11/update-on-redline-launch/|work=V8 Supercars RedLine Blog|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=4 December 2011|date=11 December 2008}} V8 Supercars RedLine had a soft opening on 26 December 2008.{{cite news|last=Feeney|first=Katherine|title=Virtual V8 Supercars roar in|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/whatson/virtual-v8-supercars-roar-in/2008/12/25/1229998647451.html|accessdate=4 December 2011|newspaper=Brisbane Times|date=25 December 2008}} The ride was officially opened on 18 February 2009 with V8 Supercar drivers Cameron McConville, Craig Lowndes, Greg Murphy and Jamie Whincup present for the launch.{{cite news|title=Australia's first V8 Supercars virtual experience has officially opened|url=http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?id=88718&nav=83|accessdate=4 December 2011|newspaper=E-Travel Blackboard|date=20 February 2009}}
Operation
Guests enter the V8 Supercars RedLine building which is located adjacent to the FlowRider and the Cyclone at the southern end of Ocean Parade. Riders must pre-book their session at the booking counter. When it is their session riders will receive a briefing on how to drive the cars as well as a safety spiel.{{cite web|title=How to Race|url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/V8-Supercars-RedLine/How-to-Race.aspx|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=4 December 2011}}
During normal park operating hours, drivers are required to pay $10 to experience V8 Supercars RedLine. Guests who don't want to drive but still want to experience the ride can purchase a passenger pass for $5. For these prices they get to experience the ride for 7 minutes.{{cite web|title=Book Your Spot|url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/V8-Supercars-RedLine/Book-Your-Spot.aspx|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=4 December 2011}}
On selected Friday nights, Dreamworld operate V8 Supercars RedLine as NightDriver. For a $20 fee, drivers can have a 30-minute session. Spectators can watch the session for $5.
Cars
V8 Supercars RedLine originally featured 4 replica V8 Supercars.{{cite news|last=Westthorp|first=Tanya|title=Virtual V8 Supercar a theme park reality|url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2009/02/19/50885_gold-coast-news.html|accessdate=4 December 2011|newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin|date=19 February 2009}} The cars were modeled on those of Craig Lowndes, Greg Murphy, Mark Winterbottom and Cameron McConville in the 2008 V8 Supercars series, with each car fitted with a collision detection system. This translates into mechanical movements. Screens covering 180° vision surround each of the cars. The cars also feature a rear-vision camera.{{cite news|title=Win tickets to take a seat in Dreamworld's wild V8 Supercar ride|url=http://south-east-advertiser.whereilive.com.au/news/story/take-seat-in-supercar-for-wild-ride/|accessdate=4 December 2011|newspaper=South-East Advertiser|date=5 January 2009}} During its latest renovation, the replica cars were ditched in favour of a modern, top-of-the-line Vesaro motion simulator, with upgrades to a sequential gearbox as well as the display screens. The latest iteration features the supported latest rFactor 2 software, to offer a much more dynamic driving experience compared to the older physics simulator.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/V8-Supercars-RedLine/}}
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Category:Amusement rides introduced in 2009