Detroit Derby Girls
The Grand Prix Madonnas vs. The Pistolwhippers
@ The Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit
Doors open at 6pm. Bout at 7pm. $15 ticket. Kids 12 and under in free (limit 2 per ticket)
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I had the chance to get some pre-bout analysis from The Pistolwhipper's Captain, Lazer Beam:
Detroit Area Dork: How would you assess the Pistolwhippers' lineup change since last season?
Lazer Beam: Our line-up has changed a lot since last year. We only had 8 returning skaters coming into this home season. We made a trade for boo D. livers, who is a huge asset to our team. We also got two transfers from top-ranked WFTDA leagues and six rookies. New people means new energy, which is a positive thing. I think we still have work to do, but we all have been working hard and already have made huge improvements.
Detroit Area Dork: What are the assets and weaknesses of the Grand Prix Madonnas that you're preparing for?
Lazer Beam: Racer McChaseHer is for sure an asset to the GPM. She was an alternate on Team USA. We definitely have to keep an eye out for her. Overall, they are a hard-hitting team and play defense well. The GPM are altogether a solid team, but if any of their weaknesses come out in the bout, we will be sure to exploit them.
Detroit Area Dork: Any change to the Pistolwhippers' uniform since last season?
Lazer Beam: No changes. We didn’t really have to since the ladies in burgundy and pink look great in everything.