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SEMO District Fair Demo Derby 2017

Ben Matthews
Sunday, September 10, 2017

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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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    Cars collide during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
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    A car catches fire during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    A car takes a hit during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    Chad Adams dodges a hit during the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)
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    Seth Niederkorn drives towards the pit area before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
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    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. (Ben Matthews)