It's crash dummy testing for sport. Put 20 or 30 cars on a track, drop the flag, and a bang-up time's had by all. But there's a method to the madness. Check Tony Hartin's comprehensive page for hints on selecting a demo buggy and on race strategy. Of course, we're not talking new vehicles here.
Station wagons are favorites.
Turn to J. Brophy's The Demolition Derby Homepage , which illustrates the finer points of demo derby, with excellent links. Derby desperados out for a bang-up time on the weekend aren't totally crazy. Most drivers go one step further and secure high quality safety equipment from a company like Simpson . Kevin Reed has a typical fan's page. Demolition Derby originated at the old Islip Speedway on Long Island and spread quickly across the United States.