Reflecting on his years as a competitor, Cory Schlesinger homed in on age 15. Years before he’d win a national championship with the Huskers and play fullback in the NFL, Schlesinger came to a realization: “I’m starting to do a lot more damage and taking guys out.”
From left, Wreckless Promotions co-owner Logan Dowhy and tech inspectors Justin Young and Tyler Smith examine a Limited Weld entry on a mobile lift before the start of the Polk County Fair demolition derby on July 11.
The Schlesinger family demolition derby cars in the late ‘80s. Gary Schlesinger was one of the best derby drivers in Platte County at the time. His son, Cory, got into the sport in his later teenage years before heading to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to play football.
Brothers Karter, Kysen and Keaton Kopecky gather for a photo in the pits after finishing first, second and third in their respective features at the Polk County Fair demolition derby.
Noah Tworek (98T) tangles with eventual winner Logan Dougherty to capture second place in the Purestock Feature at the Polk County Fair demolition derby.
From left, Wreckless Promotions co-owner Logan Dowhy and tech inspectors Justin Young and Tyler Smith examine a Limited Weld entry on a mobile lift before the start of the Polk County Fair demolition derby on July 11.
Brothers Karter, Kysen and Keaton Kopecky gather for a photo in the pits after finishing first, second and third in their respective features at the Polk County Fair demolition derby.
The Schlesinger family demolition derby cars in the late ‘80s. Gary Schlesinger was one of the best derby drivers in Platte County at the time. His son, Cory, got into the sport in his later teenage years before heading to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to play football.
Noah Tworek (98T) tangles with eventual winner Logan Dougherty to capture second place in the Purestock Feature at the Polk County Fair demolition derby.
