Welcome to Raceday 2023 – we’re excited to see everyone! Don’t forget to join our Discord to chat all things buggy throughout Carnival and beyond!
As always, we’d like to extend a special thank you to all of our BAA members who help in supporting Raceday and continuing the legacy of Buggy!
If you’re interested in learning about other events happening (both in person and virtual) for Spring Carnival this year, see the full carnival site.
Past
Thursday, April 13
Buggy Showcase
Weigand Gym (CUC 1st Floor) @ Noon
Kick off your Carnival Weekend with Buggy! View the latest buggy designs, talk with the teams, enjoy kid-friendly buggy activities, and vote for the Buggy People’s Choice Award.

Buggy Kickoff Dinner
Fuel & Fuddle @ 8pm
Come join the Buggy Alumni Association for our annual kickoff dinner! Connect and catch up with your fellow buggy alumni as we gear up for raceday 2023.

Prelim Lead Truck Auction
Online @ Until 11pm ET
Bid online on your favorite prelim heats for your chance at the best buggy viewing experience!
Auction is now closed.

Friday, April 14
Sweepstakes Prelim Races
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) @ 7:30am – 12pm ET
Come watch a long held CMU tradition where teams compete in an exciting sport best described as a mix between a relay race and bobsled!
Can’t make it back to campus? We’ll livestream the races through cmuTV. You may also tune into WRCT Radio to hear the play-by-play. If you’re interested in being a part of our live chat, join our BAA Discord at cmubuggy.org/chat.

Buggy Bash
Schatz Dining Hall (CUC 2nd Floor) @ 7pm – 9pm
Buggy Bash is back! Join buggy students and alumni for a night of food, trivia and our lead truck auction – this year, live and in person.

Saturday, April 15
Sweepstakes Final Races
Schenley Park (Flagstaff Hill) @ 8:15am – 12:15pm ET
Watch the exciting conclusion to this year’s Sweepstakes races as teams take on the final heats that stand between them and the championship title.
Can’t make it back to campus? We’ll livestream the races through cmuTV. You may also tune into WRCT Radio to hear the play-by-play. If you’re interested in being a part of our live chat, join our BAA Discord at cmubuggy.org/chat.

History of Buggy
McConomy Auditorium (CUC First Floor) @ 3pm
Buggy historians share the history of CMU’s unique sport from how it started to how it all became what it is today.
