Lawnmowers, Powerwheels make return to 48th annual FRC Fair Demolition Derby

  • Young competitors enjoy themselves during last year’s Powerwheels Derby at the 2023 Fall River County Fair. Photo by JJ Ostenson
    Young competitors enjoy themselves during last year’s Powerwheels Derby at the 2023 Fall River County Fair. Photo by JJ Ostenson
  • The Lawnmower Derby, as part of next week’s 48th annual Fall River County Demolition Derby, will feature three different classes of lawnmowers, including, from left: Junior Class (Adean Walker), Stock Modified (Tadd Harder) and Outlaw (Adam Burnison on his mower called Chic Hicks X).
    The Lawnmower Derby, as part of next week’s 48th annual Fall River County Demolition Derby, will feature three different classes of lawnmowers, including, from left: Junior Class (Adean Walker), Stock Modified (Tadd Harder) and Outlaw (Adam Burnison on his mower called Chic Hicks X).
    HOT SPRINGS – After making its debut at last year’s Fall River County Fair in Edgemont, the Powerwheels and Lawnmower Derby will be back again this year with some expanded classes.Organizer Adam Burnison of Hot Springs said he brought the event to the fair last year as a way to help bridge the age gap of the participants. For many years, he’s been involved in youth activities, so a...

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