🚗💥 DEMOLITION DERBY DRIVERS – READ THIS! 💥🚗

Appalachian Fair | August 22–29, 2026

 

⏰ EVENT TIMES

• Pit Gates Open: 4:30 PM

• Driver Meeting: 7:00 PM (MANDATORY)

• Derby Starts: 7:30 PM SHARP

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💵 FEES & PAYOUT

• Car & Driver: $40

• Pit Pass: $15

• 💰 $2,500 PURSE NIGHTLY

• 🏆 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies

• 🎨 Best Looking Car Award

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⚠️ MUST KNOW RULES

• ❌ NO ALCOHOL IN PITS

• 🎟️ Pit band + signed waiver REQUIRED

• 🪪 Must be 16+ with license

  • Under 18 = parent consent

• 🚫 NO arguing with officials (instant DQ)

• 🔧 2 chances to pass tech — then you’re out

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🚘 CAR BASICS

• Remove ALL glass & airbags

• 🔒 Doors: chain, wire, or bolt (driver door can weld)

• 🔋 Battery secure (stock or passenger floor)

• 🪖 Helmet + eye protection + seatbelt REQUIRED

• 🚫 NO minivans

• 🚫 NO car swaps

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🔥 BUILD RULE REMINDERS

• Keep it STOCK STYLE (FWD class)

• 🚫 NO frame reinforcing

• 🔩 Max 3 bolts per seam

• 🔧 4-point cage allowed

• ⚠️ If it doesn’t say you can… DON’T DO IT

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🏁 FINAL WORD

👉 Don’t build in the grey area
👉 Officials’ word is FINAL
👉 Show up ready. Run hard. Put on a SHOW.

☎️ Questions? Contact Appalachian Fair Office
📱 (423) 477-3211