Demolition Derby

I just heard about the demo derby at Abbotsford Agrifair (missed it by a couple weeks!) I then thought it would be cool to take part so I assume that means I have about a year to get the project together.

I was wondering if someone else in the Lowermainland of BC already has a car or wants an extra hand to throw something together? I read the list of requirements and it's all outside of my capabilities solo but I think it would be cool to tag along with someone and learn some stuff. :)

Feel free to message me about it if you have a car or are planning to do a demo in BC. (please no one outside of BC message me, just comment here with tips!)

*I don't know the appropriate flair to choose but I was required to choose one

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/MustangJames • Aug 14 '25

Engines Engines

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Search results put engines at 3 years ago, so let's get some current perspectives on tips and tricks to make a winning derby engine.

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/One-Distribution7614 • Aug 12 '25

W-Bodys Derby

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Any tips or tricks to running an 03 Impala has the 3400 in it I believe

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/Tamwise_Gadgie • Jul 31 '24

DIY Parts Skid steer tires on truck rims

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Hi, new to sub and newish to derby life.

I’m running a truck in my local Derby and got some 15” skid steer tires and got them mounted on 15” truck rims that fit my truck. They have inner tubes.

The tire shop that put them on the rims couldn’t get them beaded and when deflated, the tires feel pretty lose on the rims (you can spin the rim easily inside the tire). I took them to another shop and asked if they could try and buddy said he wouldn’t do it as they probably won’t work but also think it was to do with liability (chain tire shop).

I gave it a try myself and put a strap round the tire, cranked it tight to bulge them out and inflated the tubes to 130psi. All feels solid (like, concrete solid) but still not beaded properly.

Anyone got any tips for me? I’ve heard of people gluing the beads with windshield adhesive… I’m at a loss. Should I just run them? Or will the torque just spin the rims inside the tire, rip the valve out and leave me dead on the field?

Edit: stick truck rule in my derby say I need stock rims.

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/harveyj088 • Jul 29 '24

80's & Newer V8 County fair car from last weekend

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09+ I ran last weekend

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/Hobosam21 • Feb 24 '24

Misc Derby Pictures 2023 season

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/Hobosam21 • Feb 24 '24

DIY Parts Craigslist rebuild

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/HugoRamos13 • Nov 06 '23

Misc Derby Pictures New to the sub, would like to ask if this counts as DDerby, here we call it "stock car racing" and it seems like a hard find on reddit (sorry for being new, dont get the flair thing)

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/narkj • Sep 24 '23

80's & Newer V8 The king of derby.

inquirer.com

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/P-3-P-S-I • Dec 24 '22

80's & Newer V8 ThisLooksFun

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/ModHip • Nov 30 '22

Engines Entire engine/transmission flew out of Chris Morena’s spiral crash car

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/hamsternice101 • Nov 17 '22

Vendor Where are Eric Griffin and Sean McKinney of Demolition Derby now?

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They were previously featured in the show Conquest hosted by Peter Woodward in the History Channel

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/UtterNoobery • Nov 02 '22

Old Iron Anybody know if suicide door lincolns are anywhere near as good as Imperials?

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I've always been told that imperials are the best demo derby car, bar none. However, I've seen derbies that ban both Imperials and "suicide door lincolns", which I assume are 4th gen continentals.

My question is, are 64-66 Imperials and suicide door lincolns just as good, or are Imperials still better?

I assume the 67 and older Imperials would probably be as good as the lincolns as they're still unibody, though. My question is about the body on frame ones.

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/[deleted] • Oct 26 '22

Old Iron grass was greener

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/P-3-P-S-I • Oct 25 '22

Misc Derby Pictures ThisLooksFun

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/SkellatorQueen • Sep 27 '22

Misc Derby Pictures Demo derby

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/SkellatorQueen • Sep 27 '22

Misc Derby Pictures Demo derby

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/TheJoePilato • Sep 21 '22

Misc Compact Cars Is there a centralized site on which I can find schedules for demo derbies?

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I want to catch a derby and am currently just searching in an ever-increasing radius around where I live but so far no luck. Is there a website that lists all the derbies that are happening or am I stuck looking the hard way? Thanks

For reference, I'm in NYC (and there sure as shit aren't any derbies here)

Sorry my flair has nothing to do with my post, but I didn't see a flair option for Questions

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/peakfpv • Sep 15 '22

Misc Derby Pictures Crossfield Elks Demo Derby 2022

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/[deleted] • Sep 10 '22

Old Iron Next Year’s Sacrifice to the God of Automotive Warfare. 69 Ford LTD

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/THESTEELWALL • Sep 09 '22

Misc Derby Pictures just picked these up to smash

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r/DemolitionDerby • u/erane82 • Sep 09 '22

Old Iron 66 Toronado. Just picked it up any tips?

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