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Blue Ribbon Pintwood Derby

  • The Buzz Mill 1505 Town Creek Drive Austin, TX, 78741 United States (map)

Buzz Mill Coffee and Pabst Blue Ribbon are proud to announce their first-ever Blue Ribbon Pintwood Derby will all proceeds benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. There will be three racing/show categories with winners’ belts awarded for first place and trophies for second and third. Hosted by Mike Wiebe (Riverboat Gamblers) with live music from Austin’s own Ugly Beats. 

Derby kits available exclusively at Buzz Mill. 

The event is free and all ages. Participants can purchase a derby kit for $20 (all money going to CenTex Food Bank). For $20 you’ll get a derby kit and registration in the event, a custom PBR pint glass, a free PBR, and a discount on PBRs during the event. 

This date also marks the return of JNL Barbecue to their OG location, Buzz Mill Coffee! They’ll still be holding it down at their downtown location but will be serving sandwiches and burgers at their new Buzz Mill trailer starting at this event and ongoing.

Buzz Mill Pintwood Derby 

Buzz Mill Coffee, 1505 Town Creek Dr.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Registration: 1pm

Racing and Car Show begins: 2pm 

Live music from the Ugly Beats following the races

Hosted by Mike Wiebe 

Food and drink specials!

Three categories for three chances to win! Enter as many as you'd like! Trophies and first-place Belts provided by Pabst! 

Classic- Car must be 24 ounces and race will simply be fastest time down the track

Outlaw- Car can be any weight and build and race will simply be fastest time down the track

Show- Car can be anything added to base chassis, decorated, or art and will be display only not requiring any racing but to be on Car Show Row

Earlier Event: October 20
Friday Night Frights!
Later Event: October 23
Monday Music Open Mic