Motorized Events Ring

Engines roar, cars collide, and dust fills the air! All of these sights and sounds can be enjoyed in the Motorized Events Ring where a Demolition Derby, Truck/SVU Pull, Tractor Pull and more keep the bleachers bursting with wide-eyed spectators to these rip-roaring events.

THURSDAY, September 26, 2024
Fair Hours: 4 PM – 10 PM
7:30–10 PM Demolition Derby
FRIDAY, September 27, 2024
Fair Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM
7:30–10 Figure 8 & Demolition Derby
SATURDAY, September 28, 2024
Fair Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM
9 AM–3 PM Antique Tractor Pull
6–10 Truck & SUV Pull
SUNDAY, September 29, 2024
Fair Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM
12:00 PM Monster Truck Show Meet & Greet: Meet drivers and get autographs and pictures.
2:00   Monster Truck Show Preview;
Mini Van, Small Pickup, CRV, & SUV Derby (Men & Women);
Kid’s Power Wheels;
Monster Truck Show

(All pullers and drivers see contact and registration information below.)

Participant Information

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: No vehicle will be allowed onto the Durham Fair grounds without a parking pass.

  • All club members will receive parking passes through their club.
  • If you are not a member of a club, you will not be allowed on the grounds before registration time unless you contact Joan Harvey at: [email protected] to receive a parking pass in the mail.
  • You will not be allowed on Fair grounds if you are late. No Exceptions. Leave Early.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

  • Demolition Derby: 7:30 – 10 PM
    • Fair entry and Registration 4:30 6:30 PM
    • Contact, rules and participant registration forms: jmderby.com/events
    • All pit equipment MUST accompany the driver in their truck and trailer. All others must park off fair grounds. Only one pit crew member per each truck and trailer.

Friday, September 27, 2024

  • Figure 8 & Demolition Derby: 7:30 – 10 PM
    • Fair entry and Registration 4:30 6:30 PM
    • Contact, rules and participant registration forms: jmderby.com/events
    • All pit equipment MUST accompany the driver in their truck and trailer. All others must park off fair grounds. Only one pit crew member per each truck and trailer.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

  • Antique Tractor Pull: 9 AM – 3 PM
    • Weigh-in 8 AM
    • Text or call Barbara Jello 860-235-7820
    • All pit equipment MUST accompany the driver in their truck and trailer. All others must park off fair grounds. Only one pit crew member per each truck and trailer.
    • Additional Rules and Information
  • Truck and SUV Pull: 6 – 10 PM
    • Fair entry and Registration 3 5 PM
    • All pit equipment MUST accompany the driver in their truck and trailer. All others must park off fair grounds. Only one pit crew member per each truck and trailer.
    • Contact: Southern New England Truck Pullers Association
    • Anyone who is participating must be a member of the club per rules, so there should not be anyone there who is not a member.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

  • Monster Truck Show Meet & Greet: 12 – 1 PM
    • Meet drivers and get autographs and pictures.
  • Monster Truck Show Preview: 2 PM
  • Mini Van, Small Pickup, CRV, & SUV Derby (Men & Women): following Preview
    • Fair entry and Registration 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Kid’s Power Wheels: following Derby
    • Fair entry and Registration 11 AM – 12 PM
  • Monster Truck Show: following Power Wheels

Additional questions can be directed to:

  • Jeff Harvey, Superintendent
    860-209-8129
  • Chris Logan, Assistant Superintendent
    860-680-1027
  • Dennis Harvey, Assistant Superintendent
    203-496-1578
  • Joan Harvey, Motorized Events Organizer
    860-398-0403
    [email protected]