The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

DEMOLITION DERBY: It was a smashing good time at the Clallam County Fair

The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions.

Amber Charles receives a trophy from derby organizer Julia Little for winning the powder puff division of the Clallam County Fair demolition derby.

Amber Charles receives a trophy from derby organizer Julia Little for winning the powder puff division of the Clallam County Fair demolition derby. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Amber Charles receives a trophy from derby organizer Julia Little for winning the powder puff division of the Clallam County Fair demolition derby. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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