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Undated photos from the demolition derby at the Tioga County Fair. (File Photo \/ Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

For generations, fair-goers have been drawn to a fan favorite at the Tioga County Fair, the demolition derby. The derby, held at Marvin Park in Owego, N.Y., draws spectators of all ages, and competitors never disappoint. Qualifying heats will run at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, with finals to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5.<\/p>\n

Early entry fee is $25, which includes the driver and one helper, and payment must be received on or before July 26. Registration for the day of the demo derby is $35, which includes access to the pits and fair. Pit pass for ages 16 and over is $20, and includes access to the fair. Note, the registration fee only covers the driver, helpers must pay the $20 pit pass.<\/p>\n

For spectators, there is a $5 grandstand admission fee.<\/p>\n

Classes for the derby include the following – 1) Modified Compact for six and four cylinder vehicles; six cylinder cars must be front-wheel drive; no all-wheel drive or 4×4 cars will be allowed; 2) Stock V8, open to any year passenger car; 3) Stock Compact; 4) Mini Trucks and Mini Vans.<\/p>\n

Also, Ken Tunnicliff, owner of Downtown Movers, is sponsoring a \u201cLast Chance Qualifier\u201d for all compact entrants excluding heat winners. Mini Van and mini truck entrants must compete in a car. <\/p>\n

The winner of the \u201cLast Chance Qualifier\u201d will earn $300 (1st place), $100 (2nd place) and $100 (third place). Last Chance top three will also move up to the Compact Feature.  <\/p>\n

Additionally, a very special \u201cBest of Show\u201d winner, selected by the cheers from the crowd, will receive $500 from Downtown Movers.<\/p>\n

Drivers must be age 16 or older and hold a valid driver\u2019s license. For more information about the demolition derby, visit the Tioga County Fair website at tiogacofair.com<\/a>, which features rules and regulations, and other important information. You can also contact Fritz Rudin by calling (607) 725-8451 or Ken Tunnicliff at (607) 242-3295 for more information.<\/p>\n

Mail completed form, found on the tiogacofair.com website with payment (check or money order) to: Tioga Co. Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 57, Owego, N.Y. 13827.<\/p>\n

Tioga State Bank is serving as the major sponsor for this year\u2019s demolition derby at the fair.<\/p>\n

Also, the popular “Power Wheels” Derby will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. Entrants must be eight years of age or under, wear a bicycle helmet, and be accompanied by at least one adult.  <\/p>\n

There is no fee to enter your child, however, all adults must purchase a pit pass. And, of course, all adults must sign the Standard Liability Waiver for themselves as well the Minor Liability Waiver on behalf of the child.<\/p>\n

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