Lind hosts 35th annual combine derby

Combines clash at annual Lind event

Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette | Jun 13, 20240

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Originally from Lind, brothers Bryden Laird, left, driving "Pour Life Choices" and Derrick Laird, right, driving "The Cavy" raise their arms to brace for impact during the combine demolition derby Saturday, June 8, in Lind.

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LIND - People gathered from miles around to witness the destruction of farm equipment at the 35th annual Lind Lions Club combine derby on Saturday, June 8.

The event also featured a parade, barbecue in the park, and pickup and grain truck races, including an Australian Pursuit and powder puff races. The day was capped off with a live music show from the Fred Bauer band.

The combine derby featured drivers from Lind, Othello, Chewelah, Rosalia, Pullman, Cheney and even Urbandale, Iowa. It was a fight to the finish, which culminated in a three-way tie for first place in the derby.

Grady Gfeller,...