City Slicker takes second during Combine Derby

Katelin Davidson | Last updated Jun 21, 2012 12:0pm0

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TAKING A HIT. Ed Favilla, a self-proclaimed city slicker (left) takes a hit from another combine driver during the recent Combine Demolition Derby in Lind. Favilla, of Seattle, had never driven a combine before, but piloted his ride to a second place finish.

During the entrance of combines during the 25th annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby, the majority of the crowd most likely underestimated the potential talent of the “City Slicker” combine, driven by Seattle native Ed Favilla.

But Favilla proved that the theme of the combine did not describe the caliber of talent from the driver as he crushed his competition, eventually capturing the second place title. Favilla’s combine and outfit helped to gain the attention of spectators, in particular his giant orange “cowboy” hat that could easily be seen even over the top of the combine.

As a first year...