Demolition derbies involve scrapping older cars and crashing them into each other for entertainment. They are popular in the US and UK, but some European countries have banned them due to environmental concerns. The sport has evolved to include minivans and school buses, and is enjoyed for the thrill of destruction.
Demolition derbies, which are an American invention, first started in the 1950s and may have happened even earlier. They are a public event that makes use of older cars that are scrapped, with the sole purpose of causing as much damage as possible to these cars. The demolition derby could be described as real life bumper cars with real danger. Drivers crash into each other specifically to destroy other cars when they can. A demolition derby winner is usually the person whose car is still running at the end of a derby.
It is not clear why these derbies are so popular. Fans cite car destruction and crashes in a relatively “safe” environment as fascinating and exciting to watch. There are occasional accidents that result in serious injuries, and some drivers may sustain minor injuries. Some precautions are taken, such as installing special seat belts in cars and removing all glass parts of cars, such as mirrors and windows, so that injuries from glass do not occur.
Europeans also have demolition derbies, and they are particularly popular in the UK, where they may be called banger races. Concern over the amount of pollution from spilling gasoline, motor oil and auto parts has led some European nations to ban demolition work as harmful to the environment. Also, many derbies feature cars that cannot pass smog tests, and this continues to be a concern as well.
Demolition derbies typically take place between cars built in the 1960s-70s, and the Chrysler Imperial is considered one of the best cars for drivers when they want to demolish other cars. The trend towards building compact cars in the 1980s has often led to “compact car” special events. It would be unsafe and generally unfair to expect a compact car to compete against previously built sedans and trucks. Another popular event at demolition derbies is the destruction of old school buses, which makes derbies very popular with children.
There are several varieties of the demolition derde. Sometimes cars are demolished with tractors or monster trucks during Monster Truck rallies. Minivan demolition derbies have also become popular given the large number of them owned by people.
As a sport, the demolition derby has been popular, with a few broadcasts of events over the years. Very often people prefer to watch a derby live. They can take place at fairgrounds, during fairs or country events and offer great entertainment.
Perhaps part of the thrill of demolition work is seeing the destruction of things we are all too familiar with, the automobile. With more and more people traveling in cars and spending so much time in them, seeing these things destroyed can be a cathartic experience. They immediately demonstrated the power of the car and its constraining and limiting qualities. On the other hand, fans of demolition derbies can just enjoy the crash and clank, and be there to watch a good car crash in a pretty safe way.
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