Due to not having much time this evening, I'm going to be very bland and just c&p the PR and "nutshell it" for those who CBA to read.
- "Dangerous Dave" from a local radio station, Gem 106, is attempting to break the "longest time continuously riding an attraction at a theme park" record.
- The current record is 24hrs 9mins, on a Ferris Wheel back in 2004.
- He will break the record at approximately 07:40 GMT tomorrow (Friday) morning.
‘Dangerous’ Dave will attempt to set a new world record by spending over 24 hours on a Log Flume! To break the current world record Dangerous Dave will be subject to a 30ft plummet over a thousand times.
Thrill seeking; Dangerous Dave has been persuaded to take on the record by fellow Gem 106 presenters Sam & Amy.
The record attempt will take place at Twinlakes Theme Park in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire on Thursday 14th of July at 7.30am.
The precise record Dangerous Dave is attempting is the ‘longest time continuously riding an attraction at a theme park’. The record currently belongs to Blaine Martin who in 2004 rode a Ferris Wheel non-stop for 24 hours and 9 minutes in San Angelo Texas.
Gem 106 Breakfast Presenter and adrenaline junkie ‘Dangerous’ Dave said: ‘Everyone is saying how tough the breaking the record is going to be, but to be honest I’m not particularly worried. I’ve been on loads of rides over the years; I think it is going to be great fun... You don’t get a name like ‘Dangerous’ Dave without being able to back it up.’
Twinlakes Park Manager Sandy Gyorvari said: ‘We are delighted to host such an exciting event; we have full confidence in Dangerous Dave, We have even taken a spare log to the studio for Dave to practice in, however we are not sure that his training regime of sitting in a static log while colleagues throw water and wet sponges at him will sufficiently prepare him!’
The first log left the loading bay at 7am this morning with Dangerous Dave in high spirits. The crowd cheered him on as he completed his first lap of the log flume here at Twinlakes Park.
4 and a half hours later . . . Dangerous Dave is still in hight spirits, although a little damp. He managed to air his Breakfast song live from the logflume, guitar and lyrics in hand! Sam and Amy from Gem 106 have been in constant contact with messages from the audiance and celebrities encouraging Dangerous Dave.
Everyone is in high spirits as the suns shines down and the music plays from the Gem106 Winnebago. Spectators have perched on the deck chairs and set up their picnics for the day. Cheering on Dave as he passes on the log. Customers at Twinlakes have been very supporting. Many climbing on board with Dave for a ride.
Gem106 have been covering the event live on air through out the morning and will be continuing to do so until Dave completes this World Record! Come on down and show your support! The park will be free for entry after 5pm this evening
As I won't be around until tomorrow evening, I won't be able to inform you if Dangerous Dave is successful or not until then, but please feel free to post in here if you hear otherwise.
