LAKEPORT, Calif. – The annual demolition derby at the Lake County Fair will take place on the evening of Friday, Sept. 3.

It's an evening of crashing and smashing, as drivers try to out-maneuver each other, smashing the other guy's car to smithereens while keeping their own car running. The last car running is the winner.

Traditionally, two-thirds of the cars entered in the fair derby have come from Lake or Mendocino counties during the last several years. Cash prize money is being put up by local promoters at Lakeport Speedway, and all grandstand shows are sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino.

Anyone interested in entering either derby should contact Lakeport Speedway by calling 707-279-9577.

Other events in the grandstand arena the open 4x4 truck pulls and motocross high jump demos on Thursday evening, open mud drag races on Saturday evening, and the California State Finals of the WGAS Motorsports Tuff Truck and Buggy Races on Sunday evening.

All grandstand shows start at 7:30 pm, and are sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Bingo and Casino.

Local participants are also encouraged in the truck pulls, mud drag races and the tuff truck races, and entry forms are available at the fairgrounds office.

Regular admission prices for the 2010 Lake County Fair are $9 for a regular ticket, $6 for a senior over age 60, and $5 for children ages 6 through 11.

The Lake County Fairgrounds are located at 401 Martin St., Lakeport.