There’s nothing to finish off the Fourth of July weekend like some flat track roller derby, courtesy of the Texas Rollergirls.

Sunday night’s season closer will effectively be a preview of August’s championship bouts, with this season’s breakout successes The Hustlers taking on touted favorites the Hotrod Honeys. Both teams are 2-0 for the regular season and head to the title bout, but on paper the Hotrods have the advantage. Back in March’s pre-main season round robin, they gave the Hustlers their only home defeat of the year in a mini-bout. So taking out the reigning champs could be a real momentum-builder for the ladies in purple and silver.

There’s as much on the line in the second bout, as the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers go up against the Hell Marys. The Heartbreakers came out of the Round Robin looking strong, but they haven’t been able to capitalize on that strength for a championship position. Like the Marys, they’ll be fighting to break their 0-2 season record and put at least one in the win column.

The action starts Sunday, July 5 at 7pm (doors 6.30pm) at Playland Skate Center (8822 McCann), tickets $12 advance or $15 on the door.

This article appears in July 3 • 2009.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.