GALLERY: Miners Services Demo Derby 2026 Gallery
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Kody Eilers stands proud atop his car after getting first in the winner’s race Tuesday night on the first night of the demo.
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During a heat race Tuesday night, Brandon Melvin works to stay ahead of the crowd with smoke and flames coming from the engine.
Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo Queen Kaylee Stump waves the green flag to start one of the heat races Tuesday night.
One of the vehicles ramped over the barricade Tuesday night while racing at the demo derby. The driver was safe and waved to the crowd as he drove his car out of the arena.
A car works to round the far side of the arena during a heat race Wednesday evening during the second night of the demo derby.
Cars collide with one another during the Australian pursuit Wednesday night as they work to knock each other out.
Byren Dowers holds his winner’s race trophy high alongside the Rodeo Royalty and Brandon Douglass who acted as the flagger for the races during the demo derby.
The engine of car 15 in the demolition event caught fire causing the derby to be paused while officials worked to put out the flames. Once the driver was checked and determined to be alright, he restarted his engine and continued to battle for a bit longer.
Kyle Bode raises his hands in excitement as he watches one of the heat races Wednesday evening. Bode spent the two days of demo providing comedic commentary on the events from the ground level.
MOSES LAKE — The excitement of the Round Up Miners Services Demo Derby has come and gone for this year. As eager competitors and fans await the next year of demolition, let's look back at some highlights from this year.
During a heat race Tuesday night, Brandon Melvin works to stay ahead of the crowd with smoke and flames coming from the engine.
Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo Queen Kaylee Stump waves the green flag to start one of the heat races Tuesday night.
One of the vehicles ramped over the barricade Tuesday night while racing at the demo derby. The driver was safe and waved to the crowd as he drove his car out of the arena.
A car works to round the far side of the arena during a heat race Wednesday evening during the second night of the demo derby.
Cars collide with one another during the Australian pursuit Wednesday night as they work to knock each other out.
Byren Dowers holds his winner’s race trophy high alongside the Rodeo Royalty and Brandon Douglass who acted as the flagger for the races during the demo derby.
The engine of car 15 in the demolition event caught fire causing the derby to be paused while officials worked to put out the flames. Once the driver was checked and determined to be alright, he restarted his engine and continued to battle for a bit longer.
Kyle Bode raises his hands in excitement as he watches one of the heat races Wednesday evening. Bode spent the two days of demo providing comedic commentary on the events from the ground level.ARTICLES BY CALEB PEREZ
GALLERY: Miners Services Demo Derby 2026 Gallery
MOSES LAKE — The excitement of the Round Up Miners Services Demo Derby has come and gone for this year. As eager competitors and fans await the next year of demolition, let's look back at some highlights from this year.
Demo Derby concludes for 2026
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Round Up Miner Services Demolition Derby came to an exciting conclusion Wednesday night as a new demolition champion was named. When the dust settled, Travis Jaeger earned glory with the last car standing on the second day of the derby.
Demo Derby sees exciting start at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Roundup Demo Derby got off to a hot start Tuesday evening as local racers took to the arena to battle for glory in a variety of events. The night concluded with the demolition event, where Michael Koon claimed victory for the second year in a row. “That was a pretty good battle against the Webers,” said Koon. “It was a great time, everyone shook hands afterwards and that’s a win.” As the demolition commenced, each driver looked for early opportunities to slow down their opponents. One primary target on each vehicle was the tires with each driver chasing one another around the arena hoping to put pressure on the wheels.