Fairs and Competitions

Demolition derbies still a hit from coast to coast (The Oakland Press)

6 Sep 2008

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- At a crowded racetrack on a Saturday night, the spectators begin chanting a countdown to the evening's final event. When they hit zero, chaos follows.

Demolition Derbies Still Rolling (WCBS 880 New York)

6 Sep 2008

At a crowded racetrack on a Saturday night, the spectators begin chanting a countdown to the evening's final event. When they hit zero, chaos follows. A dozen cars thunder off in every direction, blasting into each other's fenders in a growing percussion of gut-thumping thuds.

Best in Show: Area fairs sponsor contests for everything from jelly rolls to apple pies (Republican-American)

6 Sep 2008

Think "Iron Chef" originated the concept of competitive cooking?