Checkout all the events and experiences for you to join & WIN at the Eve of Haunted Destruction spectacular on October 26th 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!
Costume Contests
No tricks. Only cash! 1st place in each category wins $75; 2nd place $50; 3rd place $25. 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 $500 winner by the loudest applause!
Power Wheels Races
Ages 3 – 10 may participate and will be split into two groups: ages 3-5 & 6-10. All racers will receive a participation award after their race. 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.
Burnout Contest
Shred some rubber and smoke the competition for cash prize and trophy! Pre-register to secure your spot. Cars, trucks, motorcycles; anything that can light ’em up is welcome! Winner determined by crowd applause.
On-Track Races & Thrills
Full Size Demo Derby
Limited build full size car traditional demolition derby – $1500 to win! (Payout doubles at 11 cars). No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. Open to ages 16+. No heats, one feature event. Online pre-registration recommended, but not mandatory. Minimum 10 entrants for full payout.
Compact Demolition Derby
Compact Cars traditional demolition derby – $500 to win! (Must have minimum of 5 cars for payout). No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. No heats, one feature event. Online pre-registration recommended, but not mandatory.
Lawn Mower Demolition Derby
$800 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
$1,500 to win! 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. No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. Online pre-registration HIGHLY recommended – Maximum of 20 entries allowed! $500 bonus for best-appearing entry as determined by crowd applause.
Figure-8 School Bus Races
$1000 to win! The titans of the school yard are off the clock and have a last stop at the Dirt Oval! Well, those little ‘STOP’ signs probably won’t do much good here! Preliminary heat races will set the field for the 10-lap figure-8 finale. No cost to enter other than $35 pit pass. Online pre-registration recommended, but not mandatory.
Dirty “O” Spectator Cars
Circle track racing in the dirt – up $1,200 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.