Plymouth – There’s a reason the Destruction Derby is scheduled for the closing night of the Amador County Fair. The highly anticipated event is one of the most popular attractions to the annual fair and draws participants and spectators from far and wide. The theme of this year’s Derby was “Destroy or be Destroyed” and Sunday night’s event in the main arena lived up to its name. At least 30 vehicles entered the mud soaked arena in heats that stretched between 7 pm and didn’t end until 10 pm. Perhaps the most dramatic crash of the night took place just after the horn sounded to signify the start of the opening heat. A vehicle was wedged between two other cars and righted onto its side. Event crews entered the arena to put the vehicle back on its wheels. No one was injured. Ryan Duke, a resident of Ione, was the ultimate winner. The Destruction Derby is a major fund-raiser for the Jackson Rotary Club, which supports community services such as the Interfaith Food Bank. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.