Six Flags Magic Mountain · Closed · 2014

Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers

28 ft · 22 mph

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Kid rideSix Flags Magic Mountain Official park siteBugs Bunny World

Zamperla28 ft · 22 mph

A junior launch coaster themed to the Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales, offering quick dips and gentle turns for young riders on their way to bigger credits. It ran in the park's Bugs Bunny World family zone for over a decade before closing in early 2026 as part of the redevelopment of the area into the larger Looney Tunes Land. Its compact, low-speed layout made it a common first coaster for families visiting with small children.

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Ride profile

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LaunchFamilySteel

Park intensity

Height

28 ft

Height28 ft

Speed22 mph

Length650 ft

InversionsNone

Ride experience

Launch
Closed
Family
Steel

Specs from sixflags.com

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Motors or hydraulics replace or supplement the lift hill for rapid acceleration.

Mine train coasters

Smaller trains, winding layouts, and family-friendly pacing — often themed as mining adventures.

Flywheel launches

Store energy in a spinning mass, then dump it into the train in one burst — classic hydraulic acceleration feel.

How launches work

LIM, LSM, hydraulic — different ways to shove a train from rest to serious speed.

History

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Timeline

2014
Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers opens
Zamperla family launch coaster debuts in Bugs Bunny World themed to the Looney Tunes character.
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2026
Permanent closure
Closed alongside the rest of Bugs Bunny World ahead of the Looney Tunes Land redevelopment.
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Background

Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers opened in 2014 as a family-friendly launch coaster themed to the fast-talking Looney Tunes mouse, giving Bugs Bunny World one of its few rides built around a specific character rather than generic kiddie theming. Its Zamperla launch system let small children experience a genuine, if gentle, launch sensation without the steep drops or inversions found on the park's adult coasters.

For over a decade the ride served as a common entry point for families with young children, its short 650-foot layout and low 22 mph top speed making it accessible to riders too small for almost anything else in the immediate area. That accessibility made it a reliable stop for parents introducing kids to their first coaster experiences.

The ride closed permanently on the same timeline as the rest of Bugs Bunny World in early 2026, as Six Flags cleared the zone to build the larger Looney Tunes Land expansion. Unlike Canyon Blaster, which was relocated and rebranded, Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers was retired outright rather than moved to the new area.

History primarily sourced from sixflags.com. See also our data policy.