We certainly enjoy demolition derbies that have human-driven cars, and might equally relish seeing self-driving cars smashing into each other in a head-to-head AI versus AI contest.

Chip Iceman photographed in his car before he heads to the track during the USA Demolition Derby at the Jackson County Fair at Keeley Park on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.

Cars work to take out their opponents during the demolition derby on the final day of the Greeley Stampede on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Tamara Markard/Staff Reporter) ...

Photos: At the ‘Punishment at the Peak’ demolition derby, adrenaline seekers drive fast and hit hard A driver from Ogden had a close call when one of his cars started smoking.

Cars smash into each other competing for $2,000 in the Platte County, Missouri, demolition derby at the Platte County Fair.

Drivers compete in the stock car category during the Old School Promotions’ Demolition Derby at the Plainfield Farmers' Fair on July 23, 2021. Amalie Hindash | lehighvalleyliv ...

Drivers with pent-up frustrations let it all out Friday night during the Old School Promotions’ Demolition Derby at the 2021 Plainfield Farmers’ Fair, after last year’s demolition derby was ...

Drivers compete in the stock car category during the Old School Promotions’ Demolition Derby at the Plainfield Farmers' Fair on July 23, 2021. Amalie Hindash | lehighvalleyliv ...

Appetite for destruction: the all-woman demolition derby is a smash at Irwindale Speedway KQED | By Peter Gilstrap / KQED Published November 15, 2021 at 2:10 PM PST ...

But what types of cars are actually used in a demolition derby? Some of the most famous demolition derby cars from the sport's history include a wide variety of vehicles.

Brady Allen, Devon Allen, Shawn Allen and Ryan Allen are shown with their car at a demolition derby in Cumberland, Md., in 2021. Photo provided If Shawn, Ryan, Devon or Brady Allen say they ran ...

Many who are heavily involved in demolition derby events have passed down their passion for the track, with teams spanning generations, alongside long-standing family traditions.