34th Annual Placerville Police Hangtown Destruction Derby Bring out the Family. Come to our annual Destruction Derby and watch Police, Fire and Emergency Medical personnel battle it out in their old cars for a Smashing Victory!Gates open at 1:00 a.m. and Heats begin at 3:00 p.m. El Dorado County Fairgrounds~ Speedway, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Admission: Adult: $8.00, Child: $4.00 www.hangtowncops.org For more information contact: Ron Cannon (530) 642-5210
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