Team Demolition Derby

America’s Original Team Demolition Derby

Thank you for attending in 2026

CRASH. SMASH. SURVIVE! High speeds & and heavy impacts are what the Tournament of Destruction is all about at Route 66 Raceway’s Dirt Oval! Orange Crush won the May & September 2026 events!

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The Tournament resumes in 2027

The Team Demolition Derby season has concluded.  Thank you for attending the two events in 2026. Watch our social media and News pages for the latest happenings in Team Demolition Derby and Dirt Oval 66. 
Witness the wreckage and feel the intensity that led to 6+ million videos views since 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.
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Group Ticket Discounts

Need 15 or more tickets? Save money with Group Rates and call 815-740-8000 to purchase. Must be completed in a single transaction to receive discount.

Four demolition derby teams put on a show!

View photos from the May 2026 event!

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Mean Green Machine

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Orange Crush

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Reckoning

See Avenger monster truck

Killbillies

Women’s Team Demo Race!

The 12th installment of the “Racin’ For Boobs” Women’s Team Demolition Derby featuring High Risk vs. Double D Destroyers in a traditional 4-on-4, 5-lap race for survival. This isn’t a beauty contest; it is a fierce competition in a one-night-only, one race battle to prove who are the dominant divas of destruction. The women’s race, and the whole pink-themed event, is to support awareness and raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. Several previous drivers are current breast cancer warriors and survivors! 

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Double D Destroyers

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High Risk

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Dirty “O” Spectator Cars

Circle track racing in the dirt – up to $1,500 to win! 2 preliminary 10 lap heat races with top 6 cars transferring to the 12-lap feature race. Remaining cars that do not transfer, race in C main for a trophy or transfer spot.

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Pre-show band: Modern Legacy

Modern Legacy brings back the nights when live music meant everything – with songs you never stopped loving. Two powerhouse female vocalists and a band moving effortlessly across decades playing Pink, Heart, Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Journey, Jovi & more! Catch them playing live from 4:30 – 6:30pm under the grandstands, directly inside from the main entrance. 
 

Support Local Families

A portion from every ticket sold goes straight to Pink Heals – Joliet Area Chapter to support their mission of making a tangible difference in the lives of neighbors, friends, and loved ones battling breast cancer and other diseases. The organization prioritizes people over causes and ensures every dollar raised goes back into communities surrounding Dirt Oval 66, providing direct assistance to those in need.
 
 

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!
 

You smash car; cancer gets crushed!

Unleash your inner-urge to smash break something and take a swing at our junk car! A $5 donation is all it takes to make an impact on the car and in the fight against breast cancer.
The “Bangin’ For Boobs” smashing station will be operating most of the night beginning when gates open at 4:00pm. All ages can participate!

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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.
Fan requests/announcements are not accepted on event day. Please use our request form. Questions? Call 815-740-8000 or send us a message.