Demolition Derby promises smashing good time at Greene County Fair
The engines on all sorts of vehicles will rev up at the Greene County Fair starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12 when Croushore蘑菇视频 Demolition Derby kicks into high gear.
Small cars, stock class and large cars will be eligible to crash and bash their way around the track in the fierce competition that蘑菇视频 sure to excite the crowd.
Gordon Croushore, owner and manager of Croushore蘑菇视频 Championship Demolition Derbies, expects the event to be even more competitive this year than in the past. Fifty to 80 rivals from all over the tri-state area will come in to the fair蘑菇视频 demolition derby that is a qualifying event for the Grand Finale scheduled for the Fayette County Fair in early September.
At stake is $15,000 in prize money. With stakes like that on the line, the qualifying demolition derby at the Greene County Fair should be an excitingly competitive spectacle.
Even before the derby begins, Croushore will stage another competition that will award a trophy to the vehicle with the best paint job.
As thrilling and exhilarating as the demolition derby is, safety is still a top concern. The driving age is 16 with parental consent, but otherwise drivers must be at least 18 years old. In addition to age restrictions, other safety measure have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury.
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For a complete list of rules, visit www.croushoredemoderby.com.
All vehicles entering the pit will be inspected, and participants are required to wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants and are recommended to wear a fire suit. Additionally, alcohol and drugs are not permitted on the grounds to ensure the safety of participants and audience members, as well as guaranteeing that the event remains family-friendly.
鈥淪ecurity guards will make sure there蘑菇视频 no alcohol in the pit,鈥� Croushore said.
Drivers are required to fill out applications two to three hours prior to the event, partly because Croushore wants to make sure the safety checks are completed in time.
The Greene County Fair has been a venue for the demolition derby for the Croushore family for many years and continues to enthrall fairgoers of all ages.
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For more information, go to www.croushoredemoderby.com.