Repair, demolish, repeat...

County Tractor Demolition Derby

get wrecked!

Are you ready for some car crushing excitement at the Houlton Agricultural Fair? Cheer on your favorite driver or get your rig in the arena for your chance to win the grand prize!

Driver Rules

All rules and regulations must be followed at all times to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators and the integrity of the property on which it is held! Any violation of the aforementioned rules and regulations will lead to disqualification.

Drivers must be 18 years of age or older.
Drivers must fill out and sign their own entry form and be present for the drivers meeting.
Entries limited to 2 (two) cars per driver and pit crew is limited to 2 (two) crew members per driver!
Drivers are required to wear helmets. Open face helmets are allowed but FULLFACE helmets are recommended as well as a foam neck brace.
Alcohol is absolutely prohibited on the fair grounds. Any driver found to be in possession or under the influence will be immediately disqualified and escorted of the grounds. The same goes for pit crew members.
Direct intentional hitting of the driver's side door is strictly prohibited.

Participating regulations

Any STOCK hardtop automobiles will be allowed (Cars, Station Wagons, & Mini-vans).
No Chrysler Imperials or ambulances.
No trucks, jeeps, or all wheel drives will be allowed.
All glass, chrome, and plastic trim (anything that may become lodged in the track) must be removed before bringing the car onto the grounds. Windshields are optional and may remain intact.
Seat belts must be functional and worn at all times.
Batteries must be relocated inside the vehicle covered and bolted down. Only one (1) stock 12 volt battery will be allowed. (NO LARGER THAN GROUP 31)
Fuel tanks may be replaced by fuel cells or smaller tanks. Stock tanks are allowed but must be relocated to the rear of the cab. All tanks must be securely fastened. NO MORE THAN 5 Gallons in fuel tanks. Fuel tank must be designed as such no 5gal pails or gas cans.
Water only in the cooling system, please drain antifreeze and replace with water.
Radiators may be relocated at the driver’s discretion for the large car class but must remain in stock position to compete in the compact class. Any compact car with a relocated radiator must compete in the large car class.
Doors may be welded or chained, welds must be in three (3) different places and be at least 4 inches long. Doors may be chained if chained through door around door post. Not around window post. Welded doors recommended.
Trunk lid to be welded or chained. Any welded trunk must have a 12” x 16” hole cut in it to allow for inspection of reinforcements.
Hoods to be Chained only incase of fire in the engine compartment. A 6” hole required for quick fire extinguisher access.
No reinforcement of any kind will be allowed. Trailer hitches must be removed.
Stock tires only, no hardened rubber or studded tires, air only no liquids.
Vehicle must be cleared by safety techs before each heat.
A time limit will be set by judges. If a driver does not hit a live car within the set time limit, the driver may be disqualified. DO NOT PLAY POSSUM!
Arguing with a judge's ruling will lead to disqualification.

Updated 04/05/23

Enter the derby

Are you ready to get wrecked in this year’s County Tractor Demo Derby? Download our entry form and return it to the Houlton Fair Board Association or fill in the form on the day of the demolition derby.

Classes:
Large Car Class
Compact Class

*Minivans go in with compact class this year.

*There will be a driver meeting before the start of the demolition derby.

2024 County Tractor Demolition Derby

Sign-up Form Coming Soon!

Contents:

Demo Derby Rules, Regulations & Entry Form

2021

First Place Winners

Austin Woods

Large Car Class

Chris Woodard

Compact Class

Kelsi Suitter

Minivan Class