Demo Derby Nightmare.
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Grand Larceny for a frickin' demo derby. Lock them up.
I like this comment;
"The track has since implemented a new policy requiring all competitors to provide proof of ownership before being able to race, presumably so something like this won't happen again. That being said, it doesn't really matter. The August 7 event in question was the facility's last-ever event, with plans to turn the grounds into a retirement village."
I think all tracks should ask for ownership. Even if the title says "unfit" or "salvage" and the VIN stays intact prior to the event.
To me it is stupid to steal a car for demo derby. Around here the scrapyards can give you a car as long as it gets returned and a plug for them at the derby by putting them on the car as a sponsor..
After all. The title is in THEIR name!
"The track has since implemented a new policy requiring all competitors to provide proof of ownership before being able to race, presumably so something like this won't happen again. That being said, it doesn't really matter. The August 7 event in question was the facility's last-ever event, with plans to turn the grounds into a retirement village."
I think all tracks should ask for ownership. Even if the title says "unfit" or "salvage" and the VIN stays intact prior to the event.
To me it is stupid to steal a car for demo derby. Around here the scrapyards can give you a car as long as it gets returned and a plug for them at the derby by putting them on the car as a sponsor..
After all. The title is in THEIR name!
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SGT FURY
Senior Member
Banger cars in UK, kinda the same as demo cars here. Here are a few more yank tank UK banger cars
That's just not right!
SGT FURY
Senior Member
More pics of UK bangers. Not sure how all these American cars made there way to the UK?
3175375
Senior Member
The events that I participated in in the late 80’s and lastly in 1997, required proof of title or a junk slip.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I don't think they require any proof of ownership here in Minnesota, the derby guy I've bought parts from runs a lot of cars that have no title to them.
I reluctantly went to the infamous pine city,mn derby where they featured and all imperial class. Watched about 20 imperials. Most were ran a few times but I was still cringing a bit. There were two 57-59 imperials that just folded like a pop cans. The 65-66 seemed to be the best but a 67-68 4 dr sedan ended up winning it.
TxDon
Well-Known Member
Pretty flagrant, I hope they were arrested and charged. Unfortunately demo has been destroying great old cars forever, that's why it's so hard to find good station wagons out there...
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
I'm triggered by this post so I'll have to put it on Iggy.
TxDon
Well-Known Member
Here is a link to a full article about this:
Nightmare: Classic Cars Stolen, Allegedly Destroyed at Demo Derby
Nightmare: Classic Cars Stolen, Allegedly Destroyed at Demo Derby
3175375
Senior Member
And the sad part is that station wagons fold at the rear axle. Not the best weapon for demo derbies.
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
Facebook and demo derbies are sure signs of our demise.
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