Some men love to watch the world burn. Others would rather see it come apart in thick billows of smoke, set against the deafening sound of crushed metal. Or, as we call it, a demolition derby.

For most people, a minor fender bender is enough to ruin a day. For demolition derby drivers, it’s usually the start to a great day. Dents and dings are just the beginning of the good times for racers ...