Dayton Fair Demolition Derby

Well its been a few days since I have posted on here due to the fact I am building my own car at the time, but I decided to go out to Dayton Pa last night to watch their yearly demo.  I was slightly impressed by the amount of people who were there.  The stands were so crowded I had to stand which didn't bother me because I ended up closer to the track anyhow.

After watching the mixed group of cars come out in the first heat, It finally dawned on me that Dayton runs all the cars together regardless of divisions.  At that point I became disgusted even though I knew from the previous years that's how it is set up out there.

I really don't understand why anyone would take a compact out there and be demolished by a 70's wagon.  That is clearly beyond my way of thinking.  On the other hand it made the show interesting.  I got to see some junk.

I often heard Dayton referred to as the chain and bang demo, but from what I witnessed last night I don't think some of the cars were "stock" if you understand what I'm saying.  I saw cars with the doors welded and some wedged.  I saw a car with a brush guard on it?  But it quickly fell off.  I really don't understand the concept here. Most cars were chained though.  Is there a set of rules or are they easily broken by people who have rough knee caps......