Shelby Miller and her brother Derby sit on Shelby’s number 22 demolition derby station wagon before the start of the demolition derby as the Douglas County fair Friday, August 03, 2012. Both were scheduled to compete in the derby; however, they learned that they would not be able to before the start of the derby. This was the first year Derby, who was named for his parents love of demolition derbies, was old enough to drive in the event.
Drivers attend a driver’s meeting before the start of the demolition derby at the Douglas County fair Friday, August 03, 2012.
Dylan Fawlconer competes in the demolition derby at the Douglas County fair Friday, August 03, 2012.
Gary Russell looks to make a new friend as he rams his car into another driver during the first heat at the demolition derby at the Douglas County fair Friday, August 03, 2012.
Smoke rises from Gordon Synder’s car as he tries to avoid a hit during the first heat of the demolition derby at the Douglas County fair Friday, August 03, 2012.
John Young/Journal-World Photo A firefighter from the Wakarusa Township fire department watches action during the second heat of the demolition derby at the Douglas County fair Friday, August 03, 2012.
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