OVER THE TOP—Greg Price's No. 27 ‘patrol car' gets rammed up over the wall by Gary Sparks' No. 24 entry during last Saturday night's demolition derby. The event, attended by about 1,600, serves as the official kickoff of the annual Alleghany County Agricultural Fair.

About 1,600 see derby

Widow Maker, driven by Gary Busic, drove away with the win during the Demolition Derby Saturday night. About 1,600 attended the annual event, which kicks off the county fair, took place at the Alleghany Fairgrounds in Sparta.

According to information distributed to the event attendants, Widow Maker was one of 20 to compete for the $500 prize and trophy. The runner up, Kenny Waddell, driving number 99, received a $300 prize and trophy.

AT LEFT: HEAVY DAMAGE—Billy Moxley's No. 60 car sustained heavy damage but still held on to advance to the championship event in the Demolition Derby Saturday night. Also pictured is Dwain Brown's No. 3 car. Car parts are in the foreground.

 

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