Demolition derby pushes through the heat

At the end of a long and hot week on the Hi-Line, the Havre Jaycees Demolition Derby Bump 'N' Run capped off the Great Northern Fair Sunday. Despite the sweltering temperatures, the Havre Jaycees put on a show for the fans.

Throughout the event, there were several bump 'n' run races where drivers competed for the top spot. In the stock bump 'n' run race, Bobby Vanek finished first while Dustin McKinney came in second behind him. In the modified bump 'n' run, Seth Hamilton took home first place while McKinney also finished second in that race.

There were some other races over the course of Sunday evening. In the 'B' main, McKinney took home first, which allowed him to move to second in the stock race. Jamie Jaynes finished second behind him. In the pitman derby, the driver's pit crew members were allowed to race one another. At the end of that race, Eli Hinebauch finished first.

Of course, the demolition derby was what the fans came out for and it did not disappoint. Once all the destruction was said and done, Garrett Powell came out as the 2022 Havre Jaycees Demolition Derby champion. Jestin Brown came in second after putting up a strong fight, while Isaiah Stiffarm finished third in the derby.

With this year's demolition derby now over, so is the Great Northern Fair. While the heat may have put a damper on things, the demolition derby as well as the rodeos throughout the week helped the Great Northern Fair live up to its name.