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 Rules and Application
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Promoted by Silver Dollar Speedway
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$2,950 Purse
Main Event
1st-$1,150
2nd-$600
3rd-$300.00
4th-$200.00
All Heats
1st-$100.00
2nd-$50.00
Other Payouts
Best Appearing Car $100.00
Trophies
Main Event for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
Heats 1st place
Best Appearing
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History
While rules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of five or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another. At the end of each heat, the highest scoring driver is awarded the victory. The highest scoring driving in the main event wins bragging rights and a hefty portion of the CA$H purse!!!
Demolition derbies originated in the United States and quickly spread to other western nations. In Europe, this type of event is called "banger racing".
Demolition derbies can be very dangerous. Although serious injuries are rare, occasionally they do happen. Drivers are typically required to sign a waiver to release the promoter of an event from liability. To make the event safer, all glass is removed from the vehicle, and deliberately ramming the driver's-side door area is forbidden. The driver's door is often required to be painted white with black numbers or blaze orange, or with contrasting colors, for visibility. Most demolition derbies are held on dirt tracks, or in open fields, that are usually soaked with water. This causes the competition area to become muddy, which in turn helps to further slow the vehicles. Some drivers use both the front and rear of the vehicle to ram the other competitors. Others tend to use only the rear end of the vehicle to help protect the engine compartment from damage.
Derbies frequently have few rules. Drivers are often required to be at least 16 years old. They are usually required to have a seat belt and helmet.
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