2026 MENARD COUNTY FAIR
DEMOLITION DERBY
CLASS & PURSE INFORMATION
Superintendent: Ben Hollis – bhollis@menardcountyfair.com
Chief Tech/Inspector – Kirby Manuel – 217-821-3127
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Derby Time – 6:00 p.m.
Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m.
ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO RULES ARE TO BE DIRECTED TO KIRBY MANUEL AT 217-821-3127.
Entry fee is $50 ($15 gate admission / $35 at sign up) and must be paid prior to inspection.A failed inspection will not result in a refunded entry fee.Pit passes are $10 + gate admission ($15). Passengers allowed in all classes - $15 entry fee (plus gate admission & pit pass, for a total of $40).
All cars must be checked in by 5:00 p.m. - $25 late fee if after 5:00pm – No cars accepted after 5:15pm
Derby rules may be obtained at www.menardcountyfair.com
Class 1: Bone Stock “Gut N Go” Compact
Total Purse - $1750
(1st - $1000; 2nd - $500; 3rd - $250)
** PURSE GUARANTEED – TROPHIES AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Class 2: Bone Stock Full-Size
Total Purse - $1750
(1st - $1000; 2nd -$500; 3rd - $250)
TROPHIES AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, 3rd
** PURSE GUARANTEED – TROPHIES AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Class 3: Light Weld Compacts
Total Purse - $1750
(1st - $1000; 2nd - $500; 3rd - $250)**
TROPHIES AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, 3rd
**At least 6 entries are required for this purse to be guaranteed.If less than 6, purse will be reduced to $750 for 1st and $250 for 2nd.
Class 4: Limited Weld Full-Size
Total Purse - $2200
(1st - $1200; 2nd - $600; 3rd - $300, 4th - $100)
** PURSE GUARANTEED – TROPHIES AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Class 5: Mini-Vans/SUV’s/Trucks – Charity Class
Total Purse - $1000**
(1st - $600; 2nd - $300, 2nd - $100)**
TROPHIES AWARDED FOR 1st, 2nd, 3rd
**At least 5 entries are required for this purse to be guaranteed.If less than 5, purse will be reduced to $800 - $500 for 1st, $200 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd.