Time is nearly out for Mimi Masher and her rare banked roller derby track
The pressure and bills are mounting for Masher, who wants to keep the track in the city, but can’t afford the $600 monthly storage payments much longer.
Margot Robbie/Harley Quinn’s skate double is Moxi founder Michelle Steilen
Steilen was on set as the roller skate expert, helping Margot Robbie learn to skate, as well as collaborating with the stunt team on fight scenes.
IN PHOTOS: Long Beach Roller Derby reunites with 10-year anniversary scrimmage
Long Beach’s original roller derby squad reunited at Bayshore Roller Rink for their first scrimmage in 10 years.
Can Mimi Masher bring banked track roller derby back to Long Beach?
“I think it would be a really great way to legitimize the roller derby sport in the city and bring the magic back that we had at the dome.”
Moving Past Bad Blood, Ladies of the Long Beach Derby Scene Unite in the Name of Skates
Shayna “Pigeon” Meikle glided out from behind the counter of Fourth Street’s Moxi Skate Shop on roller skates. To stop at the cross walk, she makes a sharp 180-degree turn by whipping her body around, then proceeds to talk about roller derby.