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Offline Jason

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County Fair Demo Derbies
« on: July 30, 2012, 10:30:20 PM »
Not boat related but I will be running a few demolition derbies the next couple of weekends.

I hope to finish off my Astro this Saturday at the Washington County fair.


Then Next Friday the 1985 Escort will put up a good fight at Dakota County Fair


And finally next Saturday the 1995 Voyager will do some smashing at the Dakota County Fair.


If you can make it I would appreciate the support and hope to give you a great show!
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2012, 11:09:43 PM »
why the donut tires on the rear?
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2012, 09:38:05 AM »
With FWD the back tires are just along for the ride. Struts bend then the wheel rubs on the strut and it's difficult to move as you are then dragging the wheel. Also, when getting a flat, the spares handle flats better than a regular tire/wheel. And the fact that they are smaller all around give the fenders more room to crunch in around the tire without rubbing on it. Only disadvantage is that it drops the back of the car down a couple inches.
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2012, 07:57:12 AM »
We'll be there, any way I can get my little guy into the pits to look around the cars?
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2012, 09:49:02 AM »
You going to the Washington County Fair? This will be my first time running at that one. I know at Dakota County no one under 16 can get into the pits until after the derby. I guess just ask the gate keeper if you can get back there.

I'll even let him get his picture taken sitting in the Van!

Glad you can make it!
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2012, 10:03:15 AM »
I will be at the wash fair as well Planned on watching the demo as well.
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2012, 12:07:00 PM »
Quote from: fireman24mn on August 02, 2012, 10:03:15 AM
I will be at the wash fair as well Planned on watching the demo as well.

Awesome!
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2012, 01:10:41 PM »
Quote from: fireman24mn on August 02, 2012, 10:03:15 AM
I will be at the wash fair as well Planned on watching the demo as well.

I'm not going if he's going
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2012, 06:51:50 PM »
How did you do?  Did the maniquin head survive? 
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2012, 09:42:36 PM »
Well, I already ran the van twice so I didn't expect too much. An axle shaft snapped which left me stuck in the mud. Time to get ready to run the "fresh" cars next weekend.

Here is a video from last night in my car.

IN CAR HD Demolition Derby Minivan Astro Washington County Fair

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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2012, 09:49:29 PM »
I got whiplash just watchin' the video ... LOL
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2012, 09:28:17 AM »
I missed the first 1/2 of your race....long beer line.  By the time I got there you were already done.

I even wore my Lucky Glastron Shirt (it won me an award at the Iowa meet this year)
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2012, 09:33:41 AM »
Yep, the minivan's were up first. I am running a fresh car tomorrow night and a fresh van this Saturday in Dakota County (Farmington). Should be a better race.
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2012, 10:32:41 PM »
More Derby Fun!


Ford Escort drives on top of Toyota Camry



Before:

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My Brother's Caravan:

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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2012, 11:56:20 AM »
I'm getting ideas for my 95 Villager now. It needs exhaust, shocks and struts. I was just going to try and sell it, but that looks like much more fun! It can stay in the driveway til next year, lol.
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2012, 11:47:53 AM »
Wish I would have know about this sooner. Dang!  I love demo derbys.
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Re: County Fair Demo Derbies
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2012, 11:50:58 AM »
Quote from: Burnin Daylight on August 05, 2012, 06:51:50 PM
How did you do?  Did the maniquin head survive? 

There's something kinda creepy about that head.
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