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Mud was flying at the Marion County Fair's demolition derby

Steven Hildebrand, of Franklin, left, gets a hand while trying to unload his car before the derby on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Steven Hildebrand, of Franklin, left, gets a hand while trying to unload his car before the derby on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Katrina Bray, 14, sits on the hood of her dad's demolition derby car at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Katrina Bray, 14, sits on the hood of her dad's demolition derby car at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Don Stowers, of the Beech Grove Lions Club, checks in demolition derby driver Anthony Meulen at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Don Stowers, of the Beech Grove Lions Club, checks in demolition derby driver Anthony Meulen at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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From left, brothers Benjie and Anthony Meulen attach a safety wire on Anthony's car before the demolition derby on Friday, June 22, 2018. "This will be my fifth derby," said Anthony. Benjie has participated for 20 years.
From left, brothers Benjie and Anthony Meulen attach a safety wire on Anthony's car before the demolition derby on Friday, June 22, 2018. "This will be my fifth derby," said Anthony. Benjie has participated for 20 years.
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Kyle Kight smiles as his father, Greg, unloads his demolition derby car at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. "I'm missing nine teeth," Kight said. "A buddy accidentally dropped a car we were working on on my face." After receiving hospital car, Kight went back to keep working on the car.
Kyle Kight smiles as his father, Greg, unloads his demolition derby car at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. "I'm missing nine teeth," Kight said. "A buddy accidentally dropped a car we were working on on my face." After receiving hospital car, Kight went back to keep working on the car.
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JP Unsworth carries Katrina Bray to the snack cart before the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. Unsworth participated in the mower derby.
JP Unsworth carries Katrina Bray to the snack cart before the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. Unsworth participated in the mower derby.
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Matt Wiseman takes down a fried pork tenderloin before the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Matt Wiseman takes down a fried pork tenderloin before the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Drivers line up before the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Drivers line up before the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Anthony Meulen puts on his helmet and protective eye glasses before the demolition derby on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Anthony Meulen puts on his helmet and protective eye glasses before the demolition derby on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Fans fill the grandstand at the Marion County Fair to watch the first night of demolition derby action on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Fans fill the grandstand at the Marion County Fair to watch the first night of demolition derby action on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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A demolition derby driver lines up before the derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
A demolition derby driver lines up before the derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Mud flies as the demolition derby begins at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Mud flies as the demolition derby begins at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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A rainbow shines down as drivers compete in the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
A rainbow shines down as drivers compete in the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Clatyon Rhoton turns to see out of the rear of his car as he begins speed up to hit a competitor during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Clatyon Rhoton turns to see out of the rear of his car as he begins speed up to hit a competitor during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Clatyon Rhoton's car begins to smoke halfway through the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Clatyon Rhoton's car begins to smoke halfway through the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Anthony Meulen's helmet is knocked sideways after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Anthony Meulen's helmet is knocked sideways after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Anthony Meulen's car starts on fire after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Anthony Meulen's car starts on fire after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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A derby official watches close as mud flies during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. "They have to make a competitive move once a minute. If they don't they're disqualified," one official said.
A derby official watches close as mud flies during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. "They have to make a competitive move once a minute. If they don't they're disqualified," one official said.
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Mud flies as the demolition derby begins at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Mud flies as the demolition derby begins at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Anthony Meulen's car starts on fire after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Anthony Meulen's car starts on fire after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Anthony Meulen's car starts on fire after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
Anthony Meulen's car starts on fire after a hit by Cole Rhoton during the demolition derby at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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From left, Cole Rhoton, and his father, Clayton, celebrate Cole's demolition derby victory at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
From left, Cole Rhoton, and his father, Clayton, celebrate Cole's demolition derby victory at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018.
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Cole Whoton jumps out of his car after winning night one of demolition derby action at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. "It felt great to win," he said. "I love seeing the crowd go wild." After exiting the car he worked on with his father, Clayton, who also participated in the derby, Fair Queen Paige Wells, a senior at Butler University, hands him the checkered flag.
Cole Whoton jumps out of his car after winning night one of demolition derby action at the Marion County Fair on Friday, June 22, 2018. "It felt great to win," he said. "I love seeing the crowd go wild." After exiting the car he worked on with his father, Clayton, who also participated in the derby, Fair Queen Paige Wells, a senior at Butler University, hands him the checkered flag.
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