America’s Original Team Demolition Derby
Experience it LIVE on September 26 in Joliet, Illinois
High speed & and heavy impacts are coming your way with a 4-team Tournament of Destruction event at Route 66 Raceway’s Dirt Oval! The sold out crowd from the 100th Team Demo event in 2025 reignited the demand for more destruction with two shows in 2026.
Junkyard Dogs // Orange Crush // Reckoning // Mean Green Machine
Also included: Women’s Team Demo Race | Music from Modern Legacy | Dirty “O” Spectators car races | Fireworks
Event Time:
- Parking / tailgating & gates open 4:00pm
- Opening ceremonies 7:00pm
- Action begins 7:15pm
Advance Ticket Prices: (all fees included!)
- Adult general admission $33
- Juniors (age 3 – 12) $23
- Reserved seats (sec. 401 and 101) all ages $36
- Pit Pass $38
(age 16 & up, includes track access and general seating) - Children 2-years-old & under are free
Location:
- The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway
- 3200 S. Chicago Street
- Joliet, IL 60433
- Directions & road closure info
Save $5 per ticket until Sept 21
Don’t miss the second Team Demolition Derby of 2026. Secure your seat early before the rush at the end of Summer. Reminder, ages 2 & younger are FREE in General Admission and do not require a physical ticket.
See the destruction in-person and feel the intensity that led to 4+ million videos views in 2025 on the official Team Demolition Derby Facebook Page!
*Ticket Safety Note*
Online ticket sales are only guaranteed through official links from dirtoval66.com. Do not buy from ticket reseller websites! You will pay above face value and are at risk of ticket scams. Route 66 Dirt Oval tickets also can be bought by calling 815-740-8000 or in-person on race day.
Four powerhouse teams ready to smash!
Read the preview of the Military Night celebration of patriotism and horsepower!
Junkyard Dogs
Orange Crush
Reckoning
Mean Green Machine
More Racing & Thrills
Dirty "O" Spectator Cars
Racin' For Boobs - Women's Team Demo
Bounce House for Kids
No extra cost! It is included with kids admission ticket to Team Demolition Derby! Use it during the pre-show access from 4-6:30pm or to burn off energy at a moment’s notice. (Weather permitting) it’ll be there to use from the time the gates open until near end of the show.
Fireworks Show
The only thing more explosive than the Team Demo impacts is the best race track fireworks around! We will light up the sky at the conclusion of the racing & destruction and end the night with a bang!
The event parking fee is $5 per vehicle. Yes, you can tailgate (responsibly) before the show!
Event is scheduled to conclude at approximately 9:30pm. The schedule of events and total number of entries in each competition is subject to change without notice for any reason.
Event is scheduled to conclude at approximately 9:30pm. The schedule of events and total number of entries in each competition is subject to change without notice for any reason.
Fan requests/announcements are not accepted on event day. Please use our request form. Questions? Call 815-740-8000 or send us a message.