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Crashing into August
Haines Stampede Demolition Derby is Aug. 7
By Lisa Britton
Go! Magazine
H
AINES — The (intentional)
devastation of the demoli-
tion derby is back to raise money
for the Haines Stampede Rodeo.
“It should be a really good
show this year,” said Cody Mc-
Cue, who organizes the event.
“We have cars coming from Walla
Walla all the way to the Nevada
border.”
The annual demolition derby
happens Saturday, Aug. 7, at the
rodeo arena in Haines. Gates
open at 4 p.m. There is a manda-
tory drivers meeting at 5 p.m. The
derby begins at 6 p.m.
Admission for spectators is
$15 adults, $10 for seniors and
members of the military, and $5
for ages 5-12. Entry is free for
youth younger than 5.
There are several classes for
participants: welded is the open
class, while “chain and bang” is
for entry level competitors. Cash
prizes will be awarded to the top
three in each category, and the
car that traveled the farthest gets
a refund on the entry fee.
Entry is $50 for car and driver,
plus one pit pass. Drivers must
be 16 years or older.
BARREL RACING
This year’s halftime show is
barrel racing — but on wheels
instead of horses.
“They have to do it on ATVs —
no animals,” McCue said.
There will be a category for
youth (ages 7-15; waiver/release
from a legal guardian is required),
and for adults (age 16 and older;
waiver/release is required for
ages 16-17). Long sleeves, pants,
closed-toe shoes and a full-face
helmet are required.
Entry for barrel racing is $10.
Courtesy of Cody McCue
Halftime also includes a cow-
hide race.
INFORMATION
A complete list of rules can be
found at www.hainesstampede.
com (click on the “Demolition
Derby” tab). Updates are also
posted on the Baker City Demoli-
tion Derby Facebook page.
HAINES STAMPEDE
DEMOLITION DERBY
Saturday, Aug. 7
Rodeo grounds in Haines
Gates open at 4 p.m.
Derby starts at 6 p.m.
$15 adults, $10 seniors and
military, $5 ages 5-12