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NewsSeptember 10, 2017
SEMO District Fair Demo Derby 2017
The annual SEMO District Fair Demo Derby was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Arena Park grandstand in Cape Girardeau.
Ben Matthews
A helmet sits on top of a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A helmet sits on top of a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A car catches fire during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A car catches fire during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Smoke pours from the hood of a car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Smoke pours from the hood of a car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A car takes a hit during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A car takes a hit during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Levi Lewis moves to hit a car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Levi Lewis moves to hit a car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A demolition derby official stands beside an eliminated car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A demolition derby official stands beside an eliminated car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A car driven by Sean Amos, left, collides with a car driven by Chad Adams during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A car driven by Sean Amos, left, collides with a car driven by Chad Adams during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Dunn drives his car over a tire during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Dunn drives his car over a tire during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Chad Adams dodges a hit during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Chad Adams dodges a hit during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A rider sits in an eliminated car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
A rider sits in an eliminated car during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Shawn Amos exits his car after driving in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Shawn Amos exits his car after driving in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Keith Gross of Scott City cuts plate off his car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Keith Gross of Scott City cuts plate off his car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Dunn and his passenger Joe Palmer drive into their pit area after winning their first heat in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Dunn and his passenger Joe Palmer drive into their pit area after winning their first heat in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Joe Palmer, left, smiles as Stephen Dunn hugs his mother, Nicky Dunn, after winning the first heat in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Joe Palmer, left, smiles as Stephen Dunn hugs his mother, Nicky Dunn, after winning the first heat in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Nicky Dunn, left, talks other son, Stephen Dunn, after the first heat in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Nicky Dunn, left, talks other son, Stephen Dunn, after the first heat in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Friends and fans look on as crew members work on a car driven by Stephen Dunn in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Friends and fans look on as crew members work on a car driven by Stephen Dunn in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Children drive in a children's event in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Children drive in a children's event in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Children drive in a children's event in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Children drive in a children's event in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Children drive in a children's event in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Children drive in a children's event in the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Craig Heisserer, left, rides on the window of a car driven by Gage Rowland as they await inspection to qualify for the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Craig Heisserer, left, rides on the window of a car driven by Gage Rowland as they await inspection to qualify for the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn, left, and his father John pose for a photo before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn, left, and his father John pose for a photo before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn stands in his car while it is inspected before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn stands in his car while it is inspected before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Crew members of the C.J. Seyer's Garage team spray paint the hood of their car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Crew members of the C.J. Seyer's Garage team spray paint the hood of their car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn drives towards the pit area before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn drives towards the pit area before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn, left, and his father John pose for a photo before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Seth Niederkorn, left, and his father John pose for a photo before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Brenden Hawkins, 10, tightens the rear end of a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Brenden Hawkins, 10, tightens the rear end of a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Tysen Sadler, 13, stands on top of a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Tysen Sadler, 13, stands on top of a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Crew member Gabe Reger stands next to a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Crew member Gabe Reger stands next to a car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Kennedy Watson, 4, drives her car towards the track, followed by her father Kenny Watson before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Kennedy Watson, 4, drives her car towards the track, followed by her father Kenny Watson before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Chris Berkbigler makes last minute modifications to his car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Chris Berkbigler makes last minute modifications to his car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Cars collide during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
Cars collide during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.
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The annual SEMO District Fair Demo Derby was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Arena Park grandstand in Cape Girardeau.

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