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Demolition derby is a popular theme portrayed in video games. While some games aim to be a realistic simulation of real-life derbies, others such as vehicular combat games include gameplay features that would be impossible in real life. Notable demolition derby video games include:
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.
FlatOut is a series of action demolition derby/racing video games created by Finnish independent video game developer Bugbear Entertainment. [1] The FlatOut series has sold a total of almost 3 million units worldwide.
The Allens are demolition derby car owners, builders and drivers who compete at a high level out of their shop on East Kibby Street in Lima. Shawn and Ryan have competed since the late 1980s when ...
Lake Geneva Raceway (also known as LGR) was a motocross, demolition derby, off-road racing, stock car, and kart racing racetrack in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, US. It was billed as "Wisconsin's Busiest Racetrack." [1] The track closed on December 31, 2006, and a nursing home named "Lake Geneva Golden Years" was built on the site. [2]
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] The main event is a four-person team, sixteen team bracket-style tournament team derby, in which the winner is crowned team National Champions. The event occurs over a four-day period in mid-November.
Riverview would remain a 300-metre track until 1999 when the Murray Bridge Sporting Car Club and Motorcycle Club decided that to compete successfully it needed a track long enough to attract Sprintcar and Speedcar racing, as well as one capable of top level sedan racing. In order to do this the track was lengthened and widened to its present ...
Meanwhile, the Peyton racing team may have to forfeit an upcoming NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race due to financial troubles and two crashes by Ray Peyton Jr., the team's driver and Maggie's brother. Ray Sr. still refuses to let Maggie drive for the team, but Ray Jr. decides on his own that she will take his place and sends the Team Peyton crew to ...