Othello Rodeo holds annual Demo Derby
A Demo Derby driver speeds around the dirt track in a heat race at the Othello Demolition Derby. Several drivers from all over the Basin competed in this year's Demo Derby.
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A Demo Derby driver races around the corner of the dirt track during the timed trials at the Othello Demolition Derby.
A driver (316) in the Othello Demolition Derby drives into another car (119) during a heat race on Wednesday.
Jake Sligar (77) drives in reverse around the dirt track after being spun out in a heat race at the Othello Demolition Derby.
Chad Moore stands next to his Derby car ahead of the heat races at the Othello Demolition Derby. Moore said his brother lent him the car to ride for this year’s Derby competitions.
Jacob Olsen stands next to his Lightning McQueen-inspired Derby car at the Othello Demolition Derby. Olsen said his dad also drove a car with the same paint job when he was younger.
Jacob Olsen (95) drifts around a corner during the Othello Demolition Derby. Olsen said he took a break from the Derby in 2019 and recently began competing again.
Two Demo Derby drivers collided with each other during the Othello Demolition Derby on Wednesday.
OTHELLO — On Wednesday, loud motors, mud and collisions filled the Othello Rodeo arena for the annual Demolition Derby. Drivers from all over the Basin flocked to the Othello Fair to partake in chaotic competition.
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