Power Wheels added to Demolition Derby lineup

Get ready for a ton of fun with the Annual Demolition Derby, Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds.

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the derby is one of the best attended events of the summer with a truck derby, Herby Derby and chain class and this year, just for the younger crowd, a Power Wheels Derby for kids 4-10-years old.

In the main derby, there will be winners in the loser’s heat and winner’s heat, with the grand prize this year of $4,000. Second place takes home $1,000, third will win $700 and fourth place gets $500, along with trophies for the winners.

In the truck derby, the first place winner gets $1,500 and the winner of the Herby and chain class will take home $500.

There is a $75 entry fee that will allow the driver and up to two pit crew members.

A full list of rules, regulations and registration information is all available at the Chamber.

Tickets are $12 in advance for adults, $5 for kids 5-12 and seniors are $7. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber, Black Bear Cafe, Reese & Ray’s IGA, Finishing Touches and Storyteller.