Engines revved, cars crunched, and fans cheered as the action commenced. The car carnage attracted a full crowd at the Stoughton Fair Grounds where the seventh annual Stoughton Demolition Derby was hosted on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Four heats were held to determine the drivers and cars, which would move on into the feature event. The top two from each heat was entered into the feature, leaving eight cars to provide total mayhem in the arena.
This year Kevin Dodd of Weyburn took home the first place accolades and a $1,500 prize, while Jarad Bourassa of Radville took home second place at the event and $500.
A total of 13 cars were out for the day and the action was enjoyed by all, even though there were a few hiccoughs along the way.
“We were supposed to have an ‘80s ladies feature, but it didn’t quite turn out,” organizer Corey Bacon explained. “We had a bunch of yes’s going in, but only one car showed up, so our intermission was a little longer than we had planned and our consolation heat didn’t end up going either as only two cars were ready to go at the time. Two cars from the consolation are sent into the final feature, so they just moved on.”
“The pit crews worked hard and did what they could in the time they had, but it’s just how it worked out.”
The event, however, remained a success as people enjoyed the action and came together to support the community as the event featured the Heward Rec Board operating the beer gardens, the Stoughton grade 12 class did the food with the help of Sista’s Restaurant and Lounge, and funds were donated to the Stoughton Ambulance.
“We did a fundraiser earlier of a tire collection, then we had the raffle car there the day of the derby [which was won by ‘Scully’ Ariss from Manor], we definitely worked hard to put on a good show and donate back as much as we can,” Bacon added.
