Checkout all the events and experiences for you to join & WIN at the Eve of Haunted Destruction Halloween spectacular on October 25th at The Dirt Oval in Joliet!
Fan Participation
Trunk or Treat
Unpack your fun or scary ideas and bring your vehicle for everyone to see at the pre-show Trunk or Treat! Fans of all ages will be dressed in their Halloween best and ready to scare up some treats from each display from 3:00 – 6:00pm. All Trunk or Treat vehicle/display participants receive TWO General Admission tickets for Eve of Haunted Destruction!
$1000 to win Costume Contest
No tricks. Only cash! 1st place in each category wins $100; 2nd place $75; 3rd place $50. Complete the registration form online before you arrive. All categories: Best Group/Family | Best Couple/Duo | Ages 0-4 | Ages 5-10 | Ages 11-16 | Adults 17 & older. The live crowd will decide the ultimate $1000 winner by the loudest applause!
Power Wheels Racing
Ages 3 – 10 may participate and will be split into three groups: ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-10. Halloween themed decorations encouraged. The Best Decorated / Designed vehicle in each age group wins a trophy! Online registration is mandatory. Day-of entries not accepted. Power Wheels races are first on the line-up for the event and will begin at 6pm!
On-Track Races & Thrills
Full Size Demo Derby
1980 model year & newer full size car traditional demolition derby. 1st $1200, 2nd $800, 3rd $600. Open to ages 16+. No heats, one feature event. Online pre-registration recommended, but not mandatory. Minimum 6 entrants for full payout. Time limit may be enforced due to maintaining schedule of entire event.
Lawn Mower Demolition Derby
$1000 to win! One feature demolition derby of high-geared garden maulers. Parts & pieces will shatter as drivers hang-on or get mowed down by the competition! No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. Online pre-registration recommended, but not mandatory.
Trailer Race of Destruction
The most destructive and chaotic race of the year! Hitch-up a boat, camper, inflatables; pretty much whatever you want and get ready to wreck it. $1000 to win, $500 for 2nd place. No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. Online pre-registration HIGHLY recommended – Maximum of 15 entries allowed! $500 bonus for TWO best-appearing entries as determined by crowd applause.
Dirty “O” Spectator Cars
Circle track racing in the dirt – up to $1,500 to win! 1 feature race or 2 preliminary heats + main event feature (depends on number of cars). No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. Online pre-registration recommended, but not mandatory.
Register to Race! Download Rule Sheet (2024 rules apply to 2025)