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Cars Superfan Hits Incredible 15,000 Rides on Radiator Springs Racers
For Disneyland enthusiast Jon Alan Hale, achieving his incredible 15,000th ride on the Cars-inspired auto-racing attraction isn’t about victory—it’s about the joy of the ride itself. Hale, who was eager to experience Radiator Springs Racers after major surgeries in 2010 and 2011, quickly became hooked after the attraction debuted in 2012. His dedication is evident: he meticulously tracks every race, noting his car color, lane position, and outcome in a personal notebook.
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“I fell in love with the ride,” stated Jon Alan Hale, the Brea, California, television technician whose passion is evident in his tradition of marking every hundredth ride with a sign (a ritual that started with enthusiastic applause from Disneyland workers for his 1,000th ride). On Monday, Hale celebrated his 15,000th run on Radiator Springs Racers by riding alongside his friends who work at the park, sporting a Cars-themed cap and proudly holding his “15,000” sign.
The “Happiest Place on Earth” has seen Jon Alan Hale over 1,100 times, and on those visits, he estimates he takes the ride an average of 13 times each day. Hale credits the speedy single-rider line for this impressive number. Despite the repetition, he never tires of the experience, noting the unpredictable outcome: “You don’t know who is going to win the race,” he said. “There is no pattern of who wins or loses.” Though Hale’s 15,000 rides are an informal record (Disneyland and Guinness World Records confirmed they do not track the attraction’s records), his dedication is unmatched.
Jon Alan Hale’s dedicated quest for rides has yielded much more than just a large number; it has created a strong sense of community. He has cultivated friendships and strong acquaintances with Cast Members and fellow guests at the park. Hale described this connection by saying, “It’s like family. Everybody recognized me, they’re rooting for me.”
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