Juan Pablo Montoya is a naughty boy

Watched the NASCAR race at Atlanta on TV yesterday and my guess is that NASCAR will be spanking Juan Pablo Montoya's behind.

1 Can you actually say "Pissed Off" on live TV as he did at the end of the race?
2 Mid way through the commentary guys reported that he also said over the radio "Jeff Gordon is making me (Expletive) loose." We didn't learn what the expletive was.

I say more power to ya Juan. Anyone who is pissed off at Jeff Gordon is a friend of mine. Plus you run as 42 too.

Demo Scrambles in Michigan this summer

Demo scrambles are often known as demolition derby racing or autocross or off road racing.

Sat May 19, 2007 @ 4 PM
Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia, MI
Mardi Gras Festival
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

Sun June 17, 2007 @ 2 PM
Tuscola County Fair Grounds, Caro, MI
Figure 8 - Compact & Big Car
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Bump-N-Run)
Two shows in one!

Wed July 4, 2007 @ 4:30 PM
Sand Lake 4th of July Festival, Sand Lake, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact F8
Compact Demo Derby Off-Road Racing
** Fireworks at Dark

Thurs July 19, 2007 @ 7 PM
VanBuren County Youth Fair, Hartford, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)
** Fireworks following show

Mon July 23, 2007 @ 7 PM
Tuscola County Fair Grounds, Caro, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

Tues July 24, 2007 @ 7 PM
Ionia Free Fair, Ionia, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

Wed July 25, 2007 @ 7 PM
Mason County Fair Grounds, Ludington, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

Tues August 7, 2007 @ 7 PM
Newaygo County Fair Grounds, Fremont, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

UPDATE
Fri August 10, 2007 @ 7 PM
Coopersville Summer Fest, Coopersville, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)
1st Time Event

Tues August 14, 2007 @ 7 PM
Cadillac Fair Grounds, Cadillac, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)
Mid-Season Championship - Double Points

Wed August 22, 2007 @ 7 PM
Onekama Fair Grounds, Manistee, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

Fri September 7, 2007 @ 7 PM
Allegan County Fair Grounds, Allegan, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

Sat September 15, 2007 @ 4 PM
Ionia Fair Grounds, Ionia, MI
State Championship - Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)
$75 entry fee / $5,000 purse

Sat September 29, 2007 @ 4 PM
Ottawa County Fair Grounds, Holland, MI
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing Points Championship
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Demo Scramble)

I don't have the dates for Hudsonville fair or anything from the East side - let me know if you have dates you are aware of.

Figure 8 Races in Michigan this summer

Sun April 29, 2007 @ 2 PM
Kalkaska Trout Festival, Kalkaska, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Sun June 17, 2007 @ 2 PM
Tuscola County Fair Grounds, Caro, MI
Figure 8 - Compact & Big Car
Demo Derby Off-Road Racing (Bump-N-Run)
Two shows in one!

Sat June 30, 2007 @ 6 PM
Cadillac Fair Grounds, Cadillac, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Wed July 4, 2007 @ 4:30 PM
Sand Lake 4th of July Festival, Sand Lake, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact F8
Compact Demo Derby Off-Road Racing
** Fireworks at Dark

Sun July 8, 2007 @ 7 PM
Mecosta County Fair Grounds, Big Rapids, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Wed July 11, 2007 @ 7 PM
Montcalm County Fair Grounds, Greenville, MI
Compact Figure 8

Mon July 16, 2007 @ 7 PM
VanBuren County Youth Fair, Hartford, MI
NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION
- Demo Derby (open to all year autos)
- Compact Demo Derby heat
- Truck Demo Derby heat
- Compact Figure 8 heats
- Burn Out Contest (open to 1st 20 cars)

Thurs July 26, 2007 @ 7 PM
Mason County Fair Grounds, Ludington, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Fri July 27, 2007 @ 7 PM
Ottawa County Fair Grounds, Holland, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car
Compact Figure 8

Fri August 3, 2007 @ 7 PM
Kalkaska County Fair Grounds, Kalkaska, MI
Mid-Season Championship - Double Points for Big Car
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Mon August 6, 2007 @ 7 PM
Newaygo County Fair Grounds, Fremont, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Tues August 7, 2007 @ 7 PM
Kalamazoo County Fair Grounds, Kalamazoo, MI
Demo Derby (open to all year autos)
Compact & Big Car
Compact Figure 8 - Double Points

Sat August 18, 2007 @ 7 PM
Cadillac Fair Grounds, Cadillac, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Fri August 24, 2007 @ 7 PM
Onekama Fair Grounds, Manistee, MI
Figure 8
Compact & Big Car

Sat September 8, 2007 @ 6 PM
Cadillac Fair Grounds, Cadillac, MI
State Championship Figure 8 - Big Car
$100 entry fee / $2,500 to feature winner of Big Car Figure 8
State Championship Figure 8 - Compact Car
$75 entry fee / $1,000 to feature winner of Compact Car Figure 8

Again I dont have the date for Barry County Fair or anything from the East side of the state. Let me know any dates you are aware of and I will add them

Demolition Derbies in Michigan this Summer

Here is a list of demolition derbies that I am aware of in Michigan this summer

Fri April 27, 2007 @ 7 PM
2nd Annual Spring Fling, Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska Fairgrounds
Demo Derby - '78 & newer

Sat June 16, 2007 @ 2 PM
Tuscola County Fair Grounds, Caro, MI
Demo Derby
Compact & Big Car

Wed July 4, 2007 @ 4:30 PM
Sand Lake 4th of July Festival, Sand Lake, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact F8
Compact Demo Derby Off-Road Racing
** Fireworks at Dark

Fri July 13, 2007 @ 7 PM
Montcalm County Fair Grounds, Greenville, MI
Demo Derby – ’78 & newer
Compact & Big Car

Sat July 14, 2007 @ 7 PM
Mecosta County Fair Grounds, Big Rapids, MI
Demo Derby – ’78 and newer
Compact & Big Car
Truck Demo Derby heat

Mon July 16, 2007 @ 7 PM
VanBuren County Youth Fair, Hartford, MI
NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION
- Demo Derby (open to all year autos)
- Compact Demo Derby heat
- Truck Demo Derby heat
- Compact Figure 8 heats
- Burn Out Contest (open to 1st 20 cars)

Fri July 20, 2007 @ 7:30 PM
Steuben County Fair, Angola, IN
Demo Derby – ’78 and newer
Compact & Big Car

Sat July 21, 2007 @ 7 PM
VanBuren County Youth Fair, Hartford, MI
Demo Derby – ’78 and newer - Double Points
Compact & Big Car

Sun July 22, 2007 @ 7 PM
Ionia County Fair Grounds, Ionia, MI
Mid-Season Championship
Demo Derby – ’78 and newer - Big Car
$50 entry fee / $2000 to feature winner of Big Car Demo Derby
Compact heat

Tues July 24, 2007 @ 7 PM
Tuscola County Fair Grounds, Caro, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car
Truck Demo Derby heat

July 27, 2007 @ 7 PM
Ottawa County Fair Grounds, Holland, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car
Compact Figure 8

Sat July 28, 2007 @ 7 PM
Mason County Fair Grounds, Ludington, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car

Sat August 4, 2007 @ 7 PM
Kalkaska County Fair Grounds, Kalkaska, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car

Tuesday August 7, 2007 @ 7 PM
Kalamazoo County Fair Grounds, Kalamazoo, MI
Demo Derby (open to all year autos)
Compact & Big Car
Compact Figure 8 - Double Points

Fri August 17, 2007 @ 7:30 PM
Ogemaw County Fair Grounds, West Branch, MI
Demo Derby
Open to all year autos - no Imperials
Compact & Big Car
$1,000 Feature Winner - Big Car

Fri August 17, 2007 @ 7 PM
Cadillac Fair Grounds, Cadillac, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car

Sat August 18, 2007 @ 7 PM
Berrien County Youth Fair, Berrien Springs, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer
Compact & Big Car

Sat September 1, 2007 @ 4 PM
Montcalm County Fair Grounds, Greenville, MI
State Championship Demo Derby - '78 and newer
$100 entry fee / $2500 to feature winner of Big Car Derby
Compact Demo Derby heat

Sun September 2, 2007 @ 4 PM
Michigan Bean Festival, Fairgrove, MI
Demo Derby - '78 and newer

Mon September 3, 2007 @ 2 PM
Michigan Bean Festival, Fairgrove, MI
State Championship Truck Demo Derby
$50 entry fee / $2000 to feature winner of Truck Demo Derby
Compact Demo Derby

I don't have the dates for Hudsonville, The Barry County Fair in Hastings or much from the Eastern side of the state. If you know of other dates I will add them.

Holland Snowball Demo Scramble #2

Another picture.

Holland Snowball Demo Scramble

It's official I am crazy. We ventured out to Holland this afternoon for the snowball demo scramble, but only to watch as my cars are either buried under way to much snow or still in various states of preparation.

Still there was some decent racing in the below freezing temperatures as yet another lake effect snowstorm blew through. Unlike the summer races one of the big objectives for the 20 or so drivers that were there was simply not to get pushed into one of the snow banks surrounding the track.