News: Maximum RPM, hit the track on Sunday, June 15

Posted at 2:55 PM EDT (1855 GMT)

Jun. 16th, 2008 -- Myrtle Beach, SC – The most anticipated attraction, Maximum RPM!, hit the track on Sunday, June 15 to complete the extensive list of over 50 shows, rides and attractions that are offered at Myrtle Beach’s newest attraction and the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park: Hard Rock Park.

Maximum RPM!, located in the British Invasion area of the Park, allows riders to take English-style convertible sports cars on a special test spin while racing to British New Wave hits.

Guests are queued in a brick and steel manufacturing plant-style building which features the world’s first Karaoke QueueÒ Line where guests are able to test their skills as a British rock star.  Dominating the attraction is a first-of-its-kind Ferris Wheel structure that lifts riders up into place high above the plant. Once at the apex, cars are released onto a high-speed test track, hurtling through steeply banked turns as the car stereo cranks. Oh, and look out for the carwash at the end!

Amanda Cotton and her family from Myrtle Beach, SC, were among the lucky few to score some of the first seats on Maximum RPM! “It was so much fun! It was really exciting that we were the first people to ride the ride,” said Cotton.  Among the Cotton family, Roy Edmondson from Myrtle Beach, also took the inaugural ride on Maximum RPM!. “The most unique roller coaster experience I have ever rode…It felt like we were dropping right out of the sky,” exclaimed Edmondson.

“Everyone has been waiting for this day,” said Steven Goodwin, CEO of Hard Rock Park. “In typical rock ‘n’ roll fashion, Hard Rock Park is breaking the mold of theme parks with a first-of-its-kind coaster at a first-of-its kind theme park.”

The world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park, Hard Rock Park, is a 55-acre theme park boasting more than 50 attractions for rockers of all ages. Check out the Park’s amazing shows, thrilling rides, live music amphitheatre and interactive attractions, including coasters such as Led Zeppelin – The Ride and Eagles Life In The Fast Lane and live shows, such as Malibu Beach Party, Roadies Stunt Show and Country on the Rocks ice show.

For more information, check out www.hardrockpark.com or call (843) 236-ROCK.