Demolition derbies are a national pastime and date back as early as 1947, with the first known event taking place at the Carrell Speedway in Gardena, California. The audience was wowed by the ...

Jeff Riddle grimaced a little as he reached down to pick up his 4-year-old daughter, Lily. It was Tuesday afternoon, and he had bested the field of 33 compact cars to win the demolition derby Sunday ...

Jul. 21—Where do people find cars to wreck in demolition derbies? Just about anywhere you can find a cheap old car, according to Derby Icons owner Taylor Feldkamp. "Facebook Marketplace, a lot of demo ...

There’s at least one group of people who are happy Cash for Clunkers is over: demolition-derby drivers. Participants in these events, in which drivers smash into one another until there’s only one ...

For most people, a minor fender bender is enough to ruin a day. For demolition derby drivers, it’s usually the start to a great day. Dents and dings are just the beginning of the good times for racers ...