Jean Schwarzwalder (born 1980), known as Suzy Hotrod, is a roller derby skater.
Also in 2007, Hotrod worked with Tibbie X on a pop-punk band called " Kissy Kamikaze." Hotrod's name is mentioned on this album in the " intro," and the album later talks about Roller Derby in their song " Roller Derby Riot GO! (Skate 2 Hell)" Their first album would later be re-released by Tibbie's son, Severin. Their band was recorded playing their song " Doucebag" on youtube. Hotrod is seen playing an instrument and singing backing vocals.
After the 2010 WFTDA Championships, Hotrod was expected to move to Philadelphia, and leave the Gotham Girls." Suzy Hotrod to Hit the Road After Uproar on the Lakeshore ", Inside Track, 28 October 2010 However, her work plans changed, and she remained with Gotham.Thomas Gerbasi, " She's Back - Suzy Hotrod Gears Up for 2011 ", Gotham Girls Roller Derby, 21 March 2011
Hotrod was appointed co-captain of Team USA for the inaugural Roller Derby World Cup.
Hotrod is also the host of the radio show Rock and Roller Derby Rock and Roller Derby, WFMU on Jersey City-based WFMU.
A jersey worn by Suzy Hotrod is in the collection of the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution.
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