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Salmon Arm Demolition Derby revs up with tickets now on sale

Derby returns to fairgounds on Father含羞草研究社檚 Day weekend
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Put the pedal to the metal because tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated return of the Salmon Arm Demolition Derby 2.0, with the action crashing into the fairgrounds on Father含羞草研究社檚 Day weekend. (File photo)

Tickets for the newly resurrected demolition derby are now on sale and people are 含羞草研究社渃homping at the bit.含羞草研究社

That含羞草研究社檚 the impression Jim McEwan, manager of the Salmon Arm Fair, has gotten from people, himself included.

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McEwan added that he含羞草研究社檚 always thought the fairgrounds are underutilized and something like this is a good fit. As well, the committee is very enthusiastic and well organized, leaving himself and the Shuswap Agricultural Society to just offer their help and get the derby crew whatever they need to help make it a success.

As for any possible repercussions or effects from the derby, he含羞草研究社檚 not concerned.

含羞草研究社淪omebody asked me if I含羞草研究社檓 worried about car parts and such in the arena, and the含羞草研究社檝e got a good plan in place, from little metal detectors to rakes to clean up any Bondo or nuts or bolts so I含羞草研究社檓 not worried含羞草研究社卟菅芯可鐫 McEwan said. 含羞草研究社淭hey used to run it there before and it didn含羞草研究社檛 seem to be a problem at all and, again, these guys are really well organized.含羞草研究社

He expects the event, which includes a shown 含羞草研究社榥含羞草研究社 shine, swap meet, food vendors and beer gardens, will bring in large crowds.

含羞草研究社淚t sounds like people from all walks of life are excited about getting back to watch the derby,含羞草研究社 he said of it not having run in Salmon Arm since 2017. 含羞草研究社淚含羞草研究社檓 really excited, I think it含羞草研究社檚 going to be a great event for the community含羞草研究社 a lot of fun.含羞草研究社

McEwan added that it含羞草研究社檚 all coming together, including insurance, and said the organizers have everything covered off.

含羞草研究社淣ow it含羞草研究社檚 just a matter of waiting.含羞草研究社

The two-day derby event will take place rain or shine at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds on Father含羞草研究社檚 Day weekend, June 15 and 16. Tickets are available online at , with cash sales at the gates.

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