There are unconfirmed reports of events occurring as far back as the 1930s utilizing the abundant supply of worn-out Ford Model Ts. Many derbies have local firefighting crews standing by in the arena.ĭemolition derbies were first held at various fairs, race tracks, and speedways by independent promoters in the 1950s. Fire extinguishers are conveniently placed for easy access. History Sometimes the action unintentionally spills out of the "crash zone" boundaries. The part of the vehicle used to ram opponents varies some drivers use both the front and rear of the vehicle to ram the other competitors, while others tend to use only the rear end of the vehicle to protect the engine compartment from damage. This causes the competition area to become muddy, which helps to slow the vehicles. Most demolition derbies are held on dirt tracks, or in open fields, that are usually soaked with water. The driver's door is often required to be painted white with black numbers or blaze orange, or with contrasting colors, for visibility. At almost all derbies, attempts are made to make the event safer, all glass is removed from the vehicles, and deliberately ramming a driver's-side door area is forbidden. Drivers are typically required to sign a waiver to release the promoter of an event from liability. In demolition derbies, serious injuries such as whiplash are rare but they do happen. In the UK and parts of Europe, demolition derbies (sometimes called "destruction derbies") are often held at the end of a full day of banger racing. For example, Australia's first demolition derby took place in January 1963. Demolition derbies originated in the United States and quickly spread to other Western nations. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the victory. 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. Attendance at the event ranges from 2,000-4,000 spectators.ĭemolition derby is a type of motorsport, usually presented at county fairs and national events. This annual event is held on three successive nights each August, with approximately 100 automobiles entered each night. Competition at the West End Fair Demolition Derby, Gilbert, Pennsylvania. For other uses, see Demolition Derby (disambiguation).
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