Two injured, few escorted off track at Delta Fair Demolition Derby

First place winner of the Delta Fair Demolition Derby, Jim Moody with wife Christy, son Trey, and daughter Allison. Staff photo by Amenda Alexander

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The first two qualifying rounds went off without any problems.

The third qualifying round is when trouble started, with two injuries and several drivers escorted off the track by police after tempers began to fly.

Officers and medics rush to check on driver Chris Holt after car lands on side. Staff photo by Amenda Alexander

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After asking Chris Holt what his thoughts were when his car turned over on its side he said, "When the car hit me I got knocked out."

"When I came to the paramedics were there and took me to the ambulance to check me out."

"I asked them to let me get back in my car, they said no, because I had been knocked unconscious," Holt continued.

T. J. Scott, a 17-year-old senior at Senath-Hornersville High School, was also injured after his arm was caught in the steering wheel, during the race.

"I had x-rays Saturday night, they did not show anything, but I am still in a lot of pain. I am going for more tests on Monday," Scott said.

"I had fun and a good time, even though I was injured and I can't wait till next year."

$100 was given to the top three in each of the three qualifying rounds and "Best of Show" trophies were given to the top two drivers in each of the qualifying rounds.

The consolation round was for all driveable cars to return and try it again.

There were approximately 20 to 25 cars in this round with the top 15 moving on to the feature round.

The feature round was exciting for the fans, with bumpers, tires, and many other car parts dropping off the cars, along with the dirt flying into the stands, covering many spectators.

The featured round of the race finished with three top winners, all Kennett men. Jim Moody was the first place winner receiving $2500 and a trophy, Doug Washburn came in second place receiving $1200 and a trophy, and Danny Washburn won third place and received $800 and a trophy.

Each winner was asked what his thoughts were on the race and replied.

"It was a good show, good time and I was glad to participate. I absolutely loved it," Moody said.

"It was a well run derby and probably the most fun I have ever had in a derby," Doug Washburn said.

"That was the most fun I have ever had in a derby," said Danny Washburn.