In a nod to the Depression-days of yore, a group of us are holding an unofficial soapbox derby this summer, with cars that are made from items we’ve scrounged from cheap/free places. It will be a ton of fun. However, I am mechanically inept. [more inside]
posted by paisley sheep on Jul 17, 2009 - 6 answers

My S.O. is moving to Derby, CT next month for a year-long job. Where should he live? [more inside]
posted by nemutdero on May 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find a formal bowler hat in Glasgow or Edinburgh? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Jun 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Horrible rash on my knees from roller derby knee pads, what can I do? [more inside]
posted by capnsue on Jun 11, 2008 - 7 answers

What's my name, sucka? For roller derby, that is. [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on May 29, 2008 - 57 answers

Gift Filter: Really awesome Kentucky Derby/Horse Races themed gift for my dad's 50th birthday? [more inside]
posted by saucy on Apr 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I bought quad roller skates. Application: first (this is true), refereeing in my local banked-track derby league. I'm just learning to skate, so that's a while away. The surface is wood, but not the laminated wood of a typical skate rink. Application two: my local skate rink. I'd like to learn the moves, some skate dancing, for fun. more inside [more inside]
posted by soulbarn on Mar 20, 2008 - 5 answers

There are two different stories about how bowler hats came to Bolivia and Peru. [more inside]
posted by tellurian on Mar 7, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I find a Derby program or racing form in Boston? [more inside]
posted by david1230 on May 4, 2007 - 4 answers

Going to the Kentucky Derby this weekend, any tips, suggestions, warnings, etcetera? [more inside]
posted by jckll on May 2, 2007 - 10 answers

The physics behind the Pinewood Derby... [more inside]
posted by shino-boy on Jan 18, 2006 - 38 answers

Kentucky Derby Race Time. OK, I'm about to lose my fucking mind...[MI] [more inside]
posted by docpops on May 7, 2005 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a good gambling website in order to bet on the Kentucky Derby? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Apr 27, 2004 - 10 answers