Ford fans across the Darling Downs region have come out swinging in defence of their beloved �Blue Oval� after the entry list has been released for the New Years Speed Demo Derby.

The 11 car list is almost a completely Ford powered field, offending die-hard fans of �Henry�s Finest� who believe that using the marque for a Demolition Derby is an insult.

�I�ve been a Ford Fan my whole life,� says Toowoomba Speedway push-car driver, Shane Gundry.

�My family have driven Fords for generations, and to see them intentionally wrecked breaks my heart,� Shane said, with his tongue firmly in his cheek.

Les Thompson echoed Shane�s thoughts, claiming that he�s prepared to walk away from his role as Chief Flag Marshall in protest for the �over-use of Fords for intentional wreckage.�

�I�m very saddened by this line up and to see so many XF wagons about to be sent to the slaughter is devastating.�

Chief Fire Marshall for Hi-Tec Oils Speedway, Peter Ford had a different take on the matter however, claiming that the high population of Fords in the list is a testament to how reliable they are.

�You know why there�s only one Holden? Because they�ve already stopped and are at the wrecking yards! The Fords we have in the Demo Derby are true survivors and proof that they are the most reliable car in Australia.�

The lone Holden in the nominations belongs to Logan�s Nathan Turner who was salivating the thought of punishing The General�s greatest enemy.

�I�ve run Holdens my whole life and wouldn�t drive anything else and I can�t wait to obliterate the Fords. I don�t feel outnumbered. The way I see it is that no matter which direction I drive, I�m going to hit a Ford and nothing gives me more satisfaction!�

The Demo Derby is part of �New Years Speed� that also features Freestyle Motocross, Fireworks, and the Super Sedan Summer Slam. Tickets are available at the gate from 3pm or right now at speedwaytickets.com.au.

Check the Hi-Tec Oils Speedway Facebook page for details and weather updates.