demolition derby
noun
1
: a contest in which skilled drivers ram old cars into one another until only one car remains running
2
: something that resembles a demolition derby in destructiveness
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Don't miss grandstand entertainment such as tractor pulls, rodeos and demolition derbies.
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Lies said the change was made because there are other demolition derbies being held at the fair’s closing day.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
In addition, grandstand shows include the traditional rodeo, tractor pull, demolition derby and monster trucks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Hebron Harvest Fair, 347 Gilead St. Highlights are concerts, demolition derby, BMX bike stunt show, beer and wine garden.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
Lies said the change was made because there are other demolition derbies being held at the fair’s closing day.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
In addition, grandstand shows include the traditional rodeo, tractor pull, demolition derby and monster trucks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Hebron Harvest Fair, 347 Gilead St. Highlights are concerts, demolition derby, BMX bike stunt show, beer and wine garden.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
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“Demolition derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition%20derby. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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