BY KYLE LOVERN
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Volunteer Fire Department will host a demolition derby Saturday, May 6 at the old baseball field on Marrowbone Creek.

The event is a fundraiser for the fire department.

The entry fee per car is $50 and the ticket cost for those attending is $10, according to Davie Baker, who is helping organize the event.

“We expect a big crowd and a bunch of cars to enter,” Baker said. “There has been a lot of interest. We expect a good show.”

There are two main categories: mini street stock cars and larger street stock cars.

The payout for the winner in each class is $1,000. The second-place finisher will get $250 while the third-place will receive a $100 prize. Winners will receive trophies in each class.

The derby will also feature a youth division. Prize money for youth winners depends on the number of entries. The payout will be 75% of the youth entry fees.

If there is enough interest, there will be a “powderpuff” division at the end of the evening.

Baker said there would be certified demolition derby track officials at the event.

Gates will open early at 9 a.m. The first derby will start at 4:30 p.m. rain or shine.

There will be a concession stand available and also a T-shirt vendor.

Drivers must wear helmets, gloves, eye protection and long-sleeved shirts.

For other rules on the car and the rules for the derby, check out the Kermit Demolition Derby Facebook page.

If anyone has any other questions about the event they can send them via the Facebook page or call 304-962-3436.