Demolition Derby: How did a car show turn the madness on wheels into popular entertainment?
Demolition Derby is not just a car race, it is a real battle on wheels, where participants not only compete for first place, but also fight each other for survival. The history of this show begins in the 1940s in the USA, farmers took their old cars and raced against each other in a huge field. In the 1950s, this all moved to the racetracks, where they evolved into more organized battles with rules and prizes for the winners. The real breakthrough came in the 1960s, when these battles came to television and quickly became one of the most spectacular and exciting shows on screens.
Why do audiences love this type of entertainment so much? This is the adrenaline that both participants and spectators experience. Incredible speed, the roar of crashing cars, clouds of dust and smoke - all this makes the audience's hearts beat faster, and this is also a unique performance, unlike anything else.
Source: Telegram channel “Immigration to the USA”
