2026 Richmond Fair Demolition Derby

 DEMOLITION DERBY

Friday, September 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. 

$5,050.00 in Prize Money

The Demolition Derby is held as a special event at Richmond Fair. All Derby drivers must obey the Rules and Regulations (see below).  Mini vans are allowed and will be placed in the 6-cylinder class.

NOTE:  The owner of each vehicle has two options for disposal of their vehicle after the derby and must sign a form identifying which option they have chosen AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

Vehicle Entry Location: All vehicles must enter the Fairgrounds by Lion’s Park, entrance off Huntley Road (See Richmond Fair Site Map).  All vehicles must be towed to the grounds and pit area.  Drivers not obeying this rule may be fined by police.  Men and women are welcome to compete.

4 Cylinder Car Class:

1st & 2nd & 3rd place from each heat move to final

Final Heat - $600 to winner, $300 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place

6 Cylinder Car Class:

1st, 2nd & 3rd place from each heat move to final

Final Heat - $600 to winner, $300 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place

8 Cylinder Car Class:

1st, 2nd & 3rd place from each heat move to final

Final Heat - $600 to winner, $300 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place

Truck Class:

1st, 2nd & 3rd place from each heat move to final

Final Heat - $600 to winner, $300 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place

Modified Class:

1st, 2nd & 3rd place from each heat move to final

Final Heat - $600 to winner, $300 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place

Best Painted / Appearing Vehicle:  $50 

For Information, Rules & Regulations, and Entry Forms contact the Fair Office at (613) 838-3420, Demo Chairperson Doug Seabrook (613) 325-0459 or Car Inspection Alicia Meeks (613) 880-2531. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Derby will start at 7:00 p.m. sharp. 

1.Each driver must complete an official entry form prior to or at time of their arrival.

2.All cars must be on the grounds 1 hour prior to the start time for inspection by an official.

3.All drivers must attend the drivers’ meeting at 6:30 p.m.  

4.No entries will be accepted after the drivers’ meeting.

5.Drivers must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

6.Drivers are responsible for ensuring that each participant must sign the official insurance waiver and release before entering the restricted pit area.  A participant means:  driver, mechanic, official working crew member, and others having official responsibilities requiring or permitting them to enter the restricted pit area.  Spectators are not participants.  Failure to do so may result in disqualification. 

7.Only the Derby car plus one (1) tow vehicle belonging to each entry are allowed in the pit area.

8.The Richmond Agricultural Society (RAS) will not be held responsible for any cars, parts, or personal property before, during, or after the event.

9.Demolition derby is a hazardous and high risk sport therefore anyone with a health condition or who is pregnant should not compete.

10.RAS is not responsible for any injuries sustained either by driver or pit crew.  It is your responsibility to carry your own insurance for this purpose.

11.RAS has a zero tolerance policy for the consumption or possession of any alcohol or controlled substance by the driver or pit crews.  Any person found in possession of or under the influence of such substances will be disqualified from participation in the event and will not be issued a refund.

12.RAS reserves the right to refuse entry to any person and to reject any entry.

I3.If you protest a car you think is illegal, then you must put up $100.00.  If the car is illegal, the car will be disqualified and you get your $100.00 back.  If the car is legal, then the RAS will retain the $100.00.  Protests will not be entertained under any other circumstances.

14. Any car may be re-inspected at any time during the derby.
15. Prize money is $5,050.00.  This is based on a 50-car entry.
16. Entry fee for all cars will be $50.00 with registration.
17. The driver and one (1) additional person will receive free pit passes on the evening of the event.  All other persons must purchase a $20.00 pit pass to be allowed in the pit area.  The sale of all pit passes will close at 7:30 p.m. 

TYPE OF CAR

Any stock, hardtop automobile or station wagon is allowed.  NO: trucks, jeeps, convertibles, hearses, limousines, checker cabs, or imperials (no engine, transmission, gear or wheel modifications).  The 4-cylinder class may use imports.

Any stock factory made rear ends are permitted, including positraction and limited slip differentials.

All cars must have a working CSA approved fire extinguisher secured within reach of the driver.  All cars must have approved working seat belts.

PREPARATION OF CAR

1. Remove the following before arriving on the grounds:

    - All glass, including mirrors, windshield, side windows, head and tail lights (rolling down window not permitted).

      - Chrome moulding strips.

      - Bottom portion of rear seat must be removed by mashing down or cutting off.

2.   No special bumpers, reinforcement, fabrications, or trailer hitches are permitted.
3.   Welded solid or chained-down engine mounts are recommended.
4.   Rollover bars are allowed but not necessary.
5.   All doors must be fastened shut by wire (minimum four strands), straps or welded, for the driver’s safety.
6.   No spring jacks, blocked shocks or reversed shackles are permitted.
7.   Suspension must be free of blocks.  No helper springs or altered suspension is allowed.  Torsion bars should be at manufacturer’s specifications, etc.
8.   Only one (1) automotive-type battery is allowed.  It may be removed to any location in the car but must be securely fastened and covered.
9.   Cutting fenders for wheel clearance only is permissible - ends of bumpers may be cut off.
10. Hood must be fastened down in four (4) places; trunk or tailgate must be fastened down in four (4) places.  It will be the offficial’s decision with respect to the overuse of wire.
11.   Stock gas tanks must be moved from stock position into the trunk or rear seat area.  A small portable CSA marine gas tank or custom metal tank is recommended in place of the original.  All tanks must be securely fastened in the middle of the back seat and covered by a fireproof shield.  A maximum of four (4) gallons of gas is permitted per heat.
12. The driver’s door must be painted white.  All cars must have a number on both front doors.  A roof number plate is suggested.
13. Vehicles must be swept clean.  No junk tires, wheels, metal parts, glass, etc., is allowed in the car.
14.   It is recommended that the driver’s door be reinforced inside with steel bar, angle iron or pipe.  Length not to extend more than eight (8) inches on either end of the driver’s door.  
15. It is recommended a minimum sixteen (16) inch opening be cut in the center of the hood cover over the carburetor (in case of fire).
16. Only automotive type tires permitted.  No studs, snow treads, or cut tires.
17. A strong wire or nylon mesh screen is recommended on the driver’s window and windshield area.  Scatter shields are also recommended.

RUNNING

1. A safety belt, Z-90, approved helmet and approved goggles for eye protection are required.
2. One-piece overalls, or a fire-retardant drivers suit is recommended. At minimum, a garment with long sleeves and pant legs are required.  NO SHORTS are permitted.
3. Sturdy boots are recommended to provide foot and ankle protection 
4. Drivers may manoeuver forward and backward but there will be no deliberate hitting on the driver’s door.  Any driver not obeying this rule will automatically be disqualified. 
5. Vehicles must have dependable and sufficient brakes at all times and competition area boundaries must be observed at all times.
6. NO drinking of alcoholic beverages on track, emergency vehicle area, pit area or general area of derby is allowed.  Any driver or pit person under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be immediately disqualified and removed from the grounds.
7. A vehicle will be disqualified if the driver’s door comes open during a heat.
8. Two minutes time limit is enforced by the officials for restarts and making competitive contact with another car.  Hits must be aggressive.  Simple contact within the time limit does not constitute combat and could be considered sandbagging.
9. All decisions made by OFFICIALS are final.
10. All heat winners will be allowed to work on their cars 20 minutes before the final heat.

TRUCK DEMO DERBY RULES

1. Maximum 1-ton single wheel chassis/frame; 4-wheel drives must remove one driveshaft; SUV’s and vans are permitted but no cube vans.
2. Any bed may be used; for example, FORD bed on a DODGE truck but no flatbeds.
3. Dually beds must have fender flares removed.
4. 4-point cage is permitted.
5. Pick-up’s must have steel plate behind driver’s seat or collapsable crossbar from pillar to pillar, solid bar may be run from driver’s pillar to passenger rocker; rollover bar may be used in place of plate or crossbar if mounted behind driver.
6. Gas tanks must be moved; on pick-up’s, gas tank to be moved bed behind the cab; it must be covered or ¼ inch Lexan firewall in rear window opening; on 4-door pick-up’s, vans and SUV’’s the gas tank may be moved to the back seat and must be secured and covered; any fuel lines running inside the driver’s area must be completely 

shielded and covered with fireproof material or run in plastic or metal conduit; heater hose is acceptable.

1. Gas tank protectors are allowed; no further back than front of wheelwells; no downlegs or kickers are permitted.
2. Body/bed may be bolted solid to frame; no additional bolts to be added.
3. Bed must be welded or bolted to the cab; if welded plates running entire height of bed; if bolted, the minimum of 9 3/8” bolts or 6 ½ “ bolts.
4. Rollover bar is permitted; it may be attached to the frame; kickers or downlegs must remain in the cab; this is a safety issue and not to be used as reinforcement in any way; tech officials will make final decisions as to reinforcement issues.
5. Driver’s doors may be welded solid; other doors and tailgate may be welded with a maximum of eight (8) 3”X3” plates per door.
6. The cab may be welded to the bed in the same manner as with the maximum (4)-plates per side.
7. No engine armour is permitted.
8. Any motor/trans combination is permitted; must remain in stock location; engine/trans mounts may be welded to the frame.
9. Aftermarket shifter is permitted.
10. Bumpers may be hardnosed to the frame with maximum 2” of frame used. If using brackets/shocks, no welding is permitted. Any automotive/stock appearing bumper is permitted; no homemade bumpers are permitted; SMW type bumpers are permitted; step bumpers must have trailer ball plate cut out; ends must be open for inspection—no loaded bumpers are permitted.
11. Suspension must be all factory; no solid suspension; no welding to frame is permitted; two additional leaf spring clamps may be added per spring pack.
12. Factory slipper driveshafts are permitted but must have driveshaft loops to contain shaft in the event of driveshaft separation; the loops can be metal straps attached to floorboards; chain or cable run from frame rail to frame rail; aftermarfet shafts with extended splines do not need loops.
13. Any tire/wheel is permitted.
14. Hoods fastened shut with wire, chain or banding only at a maximum of six locations; angle iron may be welded to fender/hood to bolt shut; maximum 4” long and two locations per side.
15. Headers are permitted; aftermarket steering is permitted; no body plating is permitted; no wedging/creasing is permitted; the tailgate may be shifted but not folded over/down to bed.
16. Receiver trailer hitches must be cut flush with the frame brackets.

ALL CARS AND TRUCKS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE RAS GROUNDS FOLLOWING THE SHOW OR THEY WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE RAS AND OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THEM REMOVED