BHS has multiple students who derby, junior Gavin Lang and senior Logan Anderson are two of the multiple students who derby during the summer. 

“My dad derbied when I was a little kid, and I have been going to all the derby’s around ever since. So once I turned 16 I decided I was gonna build my first car and try it,” Anderson said. 

“I’ve derbied for about 2 years or so,” Lang said.

“It looked fun and my friends did it so I tried it,” Lang said.

They both have derbied for about 2 years, and both have said they enjoyed derbying and the experience.

Derbying is not easy to do and it’s also not cheap to participate in.

“I’ve spent around probably close to $4000-$5000 total,” Anderson said.

It is very hard to come away with a win or to even last a whole heat without getting stuck in the mud or trying not to have your car shutting down from a huge hit.

“I’ve won twice, one in Overbook, Kansas, and one in LeRoy, Kansas,” Anderson said.

“I have spent probably $350 and have won $500. So I’m ahead but not for long,” Lang said.