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Demolition derby is a type of motorsport, usually presented at county fairs and national events. 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. [1] The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the ...
In demolition derby, a driver may hit other cars weakly or avoid contact with other cars to lessen the damage to their cars to ensure better odds of surviving to win the derby as the last car running. [4] Events often require a car to hit another car within a certain time limit, usually every 120 seconds or less, or be disqualified. [4] [5]
"Utah's Own" Food Court features locally grown and prepared foods from around the state. The Utah State Fair strives to blend the best of Utah tradition and heritage with new technology and modern ideals. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Utah State Fair proceeded as planned, albeit in a slightly modified presentation.
Blizzard Bash is an annual demolition derby event held in Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas, US.It is the world's largest indoor demolition derby, with over 250 drivers from all over the U.S. and Canada competing in 12 different events. [1]
Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ / NEE-fy) is a city in Juab County, Utah, United States. [2] It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 6,443 at the 2020 census. [4] It is the county seat of Juab County. [5] It was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851 as Salt Creek, and it acquired its current name in 1882.
Islip Speedway is credited with hosting the first demolition derby, [7] which took place in 1958. [5] According to Larry Mendelsohn, he originated the idea after realizing that spectators enjoyed watching the cars crash more than the races. [6] However, there are alternative accounts to the origins of demolition derby.
Juab County (/ ˈ dʒ uː æ b / JOO-ab) is a county in western Utah, United States.As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 11,786. [2] Its county seat and largest city is Nephi. [3]
Some competitions enforce rules about the height of the header, tire standards, age of the contestants, and the location and contents of the gas tank. [8] Most combines are given colorful nicknames by their owners. [5] Many combine owners elaborately decorate their combines. [9] Prizes are sometimes awarded for most impressively decorated ...