Demolition Derby returns for 2016 Boone County Fair

By Bob Balgemann

Reporter

The 2016 Boone County Fair will keep with tradition and bring the Demolition Derby back on the last day of the fair.

At the 2015 Boone County Fair, there were several local and neighboring county winners throughout the derby events on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Brian White, of Belvidere, won the feature competition at the 1 p.m. show, which sent $2,000 his way, along with another $1,000 for having the best finish among Boone County drivers.

Timothy Zeigler from Machesney Park was second in the feature; John Jamison of Byron was third; Paul Walker of Belvidere was fourth; and Michael Vonderheide of Rockton was fifth.

In the 1 p.m. bone stock event, Michael Roman of Capron came in first, which was good for $1,000, with Perry Morkel, also from Capron, in second. Jack Roman of Poplar Grove finished third.

Belvidere’s Mike Lungstrom pocketed $3,000 in the 6 p.m. derby for winning the feature, which also meant he claimed the highest place among county drivers. Brian White came close to repeating as the feature champion, coming in second, which meant another $1,000 check for him.

They were followed by Chris Nelson, of Belvidere, in third; Jack Johnson, of Capron, in fourth; and Michael White, Freeport of, in fifth. These finishes earned each driver $500.

There were no Top 3 county place winners in the 6 p.m. minicar event, which was won by Dustin Wolber of Dixon. Gerald Paul from Rockford finished second with another Dixon driver, Kale Hamill, in third.

To see if these drivers keep the momentum going at the Boone County Fair in 2016, head out to the fair on Sunday, Aug. 14.

There will be two shows. The first show will begin at 1 p.m. and the second show will follow at 6 p.m.

Competition will take place at the Grandstand. Admission is $10 per show.

Or, come and join in on the demolition fun by entering the Demolition Derby for a chance to win big prizes.

The 1 p.m. shows includes the Bone Stock Classes show, which offers $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third through fifth place finishers.

The SS Class One Shot Deal offers $1,000 to the winner and $500 to second and third place finishers.

The Boone County Resident who places the highest receives $1,000.

At the 6 p.m. Icon Class Heats, first place receives $2,000, second place: $1,000, and third through fifth place receive $500.

In the compacts one shot deal, first place receives $1,000 with second and third receiving $500.

Again, the Boone County resident who places the highest gets $1,000.

For more information, go to www.derbyicons.com.