Naptown Roller Derby

It is with great sorrow we post our friend and volunteer, Grim Solo, passed away today in the early morning hours. Grim started volunteering in 2014 after becoming a Naptown Roller Derby fan. Grim researched leagues near him that he could get involved with after watching the movie “Whip It”, and it reminded him of how much he loved watching banked track derby as a kid.
Volunteer seems like such a small word to describe such a fantastic person who gave so much to his community. Grim was ready to step into any position that needed a helping hand. He held our Merchandise Coordinator position since 2014. He joined the training committee in 2021, and played a pivotal part in keeping NRD active post-covid. Roller Kuester reminisced on those post-covid rebuilding moments stating, “When we reformed the TC coming out of covid it was just Grim, Amelia, and me. He was such a driving force to getting Naptown back to having public events again.”
Grim loved roller coasters, movies, vampires, chicken alfredo, and mac n’ cheese. Most of all, Grim loved going on trips with the youth group at his local church. Grim disliked people who are rude and inconsiderate of other people, animals, and the environment. His pre-bout song was “Try Everything” by Shakira!
Naptown Roller Derby cannot even begin to describe how much this human means to us. Our league is forever changed with his passing. At this time, we hold his loved ones in our thoughts and ask the community to do the same. With heartfelt respect, Naptown honors Grim Solo’s legacy and offers support to all who are grieving.

So much good roller derby this weekend! The Tornado Sirens are headed to St. Louis for Arch Rival Roller Derby Opes & Dreams Tournament to take on Arch Rival B. Stream is available on Arch Rival Roller Derby’s YouTube. Catch us on the track at 9:30AM CST!

So many Naptown skaters on this incredible Team Indiana roster! We are so excited to cheer them on this weekend 🎉

Tomorrow we'll be in Evansville taking on MidBest All Star Roller Derby. If you can't make it in person, you can watch on Derby Date Night!

After a full day of derby, there’s no place we’d rather unwind than on the patio at Loom ! Here are some of our skaters with a fan celebrating after the Third Alarm’s win on Saturday ❤️🖤

Shout out to Loom for sponsoring our 2026 season - we love you!

After watching us work hard at our home bout this weekend, Zach decided to work us even harder at our Elite Performance conditioning session last night. These workouts are tough but we always leave with a smile!

🚨🚨It’s bout day 🚨🚨

First whistle is at 2:30 at Perry Park. See you all soon!

Digital Program:

Digital Program 7/25/2026 Check out this design designed by NRD PR.

This Saturday, The World is taking on the Naptown Tornado Sirens in a throwback scrimmage featuring skaters from their early derby days. Get ready to see some familiar faces and plenty of nostalgia on the track.

Then stick around for Game 2: Naptown Third Alarm vs. Vette City Roller Derby!

Two games. One ticket. One whole lot of derby.

Presale tickets are available through Friday, July 24 at https://nrdtickets.square.site!

Stream available via Derby Date Night on YouTube!

Hot dog hot dog hot dignity dog!

Remember the hot dog eating contest Naptown helped out with last year for GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet??
Well they’re doing it again!

Hot Dignity Dog is a nonprofit created to help local organizations in need, and this year they’re raising money for the Boulevard Place Food Pantry.

Make sure to give their pages a follow and keep an eye out for this year’s Hot Dignity Dog event!