One of the Chelsea Community Fair’s most popular events is its demolition derby. If you’re not familiar with demolition derby, here’s a quick summary: people crash cars into other cars over and over until only one can move. That’s the winner. It’s like a two-year-old playing with Hot Wheels, except it’s real life. Fortunately, the cars are loud enough that nobody can hear you in the stands making the same sound effects as that two-year-old does. NOT THAT I WOULD EVER DO THAT.

Anyway. On to the photos.

If you’re a radiator at a demolition derby, you should probably make sure your will is up to date. “I, Ray D. Ator, being of sound core and gaskets…”

Tires often don’t fare well, either, but in one case this year an entire WHEEL didn’t fare well.

In fact, it ended up being orphaned.

Not all the cars come apart quite like that, though.

That’s not to say the other drivers aren’t trying to make it happen!

And, you know, a flat tire really doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Not only can you still drive, but you can also spray mud at the crowd.

Some spectators want to record the action for later review:

Speaking of action…

All in all, it was a beautiful evening of TOTAL DESTRUCTION.