Photo courtesy Sharon Englehart
(A panoramic view from the airport hill. Wow! Look at all those vehicles and motor homes - 2007)
Photo courtesy Sharon Englehart
(A panoramic view from the airport hill. Wow! Look at all those vehicles and
motor homes - 2007)
Welcome to Lind! Get ready to Roll!
Unless otherwise noted all
action photos
on this page are courtesy of: Chris Clutter, Ritzville, WA
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Unbelievable as it may sound,
this year's derby was bigger and better. Another record crowd filled the Lind
Arena as the Lind Lions club hosted the 23rd Combine Demolition Derby. Although
it is impossible to get an exact count, the Lions Club estimated that more than
5,000 people attended this year’s combine derby. All food/drink/refreshment
vendors exceeded last year’s sales, and they were all out of supplies by the end
of the derby. The Jim and Pete, the Oyster Guys, was again a very popular
attraction. The FFA Porker, in a new building, did equally as well, as did the
ASB Sno Cone Stand and the Cheerleader's Peanut booth. And, as always, the Cook
Shack was constantly busy, and believe it or not, the beer garden seemed to be a
main attraction. Also, pre-sales in the RV Park were over and above what was
expected. Reserved spots were sold out the Monday prior to the derby. It was a scramble for the Lions to find alternate parking spots for all of them. The challenges for the Lions club and community are many, and every aspect of the weekend requires a lot of attention and preparation. The Lions Club Kiddie Parade, the Chamber's Grand Parade, the popular community BBQ and all of the arena activities are successful because of their specific committees and the many loyal participants. Thankfully, community volunteers chip in, school organizations help out, and little by the weekend is planned and organized. Again, we salute the Lind Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, the many volunteers, and particularly those drivers who work hard to be part of the weekend. It just wouldn’t succeed without all of you. Want to see what our local Lions club does every year? Follow this link to check out their activities and community involvement www.lindwa.com |
From ROLLING THUNDER TO blue skies!!!
Blue skies with a little breeze kept the drivers and crowd comfortable.
 Bill Wills, one of our very own |
 The Lind Lions Club and Lind Community thank you, Adam Lamberd of 97Rock, and Chuck Hall of KORD Radio and of course, Lind's Bill Wills! We appreciate you for the time spent in the announcer's booth, as well as your participation in all the Derby events. Thanks also for the terrific Derby announcements, Chuck, on KORD Radio and Adam on 97Rock |
 Dana Oswald sings the National Anthem |
 Chuck Hall |
 Adam, rolling up his sleeves, getting ready to "roll" |
 Adam |
| HEAT #1 | ||
 Keith getting ready to attack |
 Our pick for the best photo in Heat 1 The Stimulus Package, Brian Jeske |
 Lining up |
 Chad |
 Josh going after Chet's back wheels |
 Stirring up the dust! |
 Oops! |
 Josh |
 Keith goes after Purple |
 Lining up and ready to go |
 The Stimulus Package |
 Honeybucket |
 Travis and Chet going head to header |
 Josh making a move |
 Lining up and ready for battle |
 Chet and Travis |
 Travis and Josh |
 Chet ready for battle |
 Josh |
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Heat #1 And going on to the Finals... #13 "McBride & the Ride", Travis McBride #4 "The Honeybucket", Josh Wills #3 "Keystolope", Keith Pouley |
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