MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Celebrates 10th Year: Returns to Downtown Pontiac With Street-legal Drag Racing on Woodward, Announces Direct Connection Grudge Race Lineup
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Celebrates 10th Year: Returns to Downtown Pontiac With Street-legal Drag Racing on Woodward, Announces Direct Connection Grudge Race Lineup |
| [25-June-2025] |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is coming to downtown Pontiac, marking a decade of the brand's annual horsepower celebration and bringing street-legal drag racing action back to Metro Detroit's famed Woodward Avenue on Saturday, August 9. Dodge is also revealing the slate of six racers/online automotive builders who will match up in the tire-screaming Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race, which headlines Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge race day for the fifth consecutive year, with a new "Outlaw" format. "Dodge is bringing street-legal drag racing back to where it belongs during our iconic Roadkill Nights Powered Dodge event, and that's right on Woodward Avenue," said Dodge CEO Matt McAlear. "We are marking a decade of partnering with MotorTrend on our premier event by returning to Pontiac's downtown district, where the community can really experience Dodge performance with our new product reveals, thrill rides, drag racing, a massive car show, manufacturers midway and more." The 10th edition of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge moves the action back to Woodward and Pike St. right in the heart of Pontiac, which hosted the Dodge brand's horsepower gathering in 2023. Competitors will have the unique chance to battle for bragging rights in street-legal drag racing on historic Woodward Avenue, while fans can enjoy downtown Pontiac's expanded event footprint. "We are extremely pleased that Roadkill Nights will mark 10 years of celebrating automotive excellence in Pontiac," said Mayor Tim Greimel. "Our business corridor and the Woodward Loop will serve as the perfect midway for tens of thousands of auto enthusiasts with a need for speed to enjoy all of the food, fun and entertainment this event and Dodge have to offer." MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge was born in 2015 as a grassroots event held in the parking lot of the now-demolished Pontiac Silverdome and has since evolved to become a can't-miss date circled on the calendars of performance-lovers in Metro Detroit and far beyond. "MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is more than just an event—it's a celebration of horsepower, heritage and the passionate community that makes car culture so special," said Eric Schwab, group SVP, MotorTrend. "For a decade, we've transformed the streets of Pontiac into a proving ground for street-legal drag racing, and there's no better place than Pontiac and Woodward Avenue to honor that legacy. MotorTrend is proud to stand alongside Dodge and our die-hard fans as we mark 10 years of tire smoke, engine roar and unforgettable memories." Tickets for MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge are available now starting at $25 with a variety of ticket packages available. More information on MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, including additional event details and information on celebrity appearances, will be shared in July at DodgeGarage.com and at Hotrod.com/roadkill-nights. Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race Returns With Outlaw Format Adding to the raw, grassroots energy and DIY spirit of the Grudge Race, competitors will use a Direct Connection HurriCrate engine based on the high-output 3.0L Hurricane Twin Turbo engine, and a TorqueFlite8-DC1 transmission, to turn whatever they like into a winning race car, with no rules against using competitive makes. This year's Grudge Race promises more smoke, speed and smack talk than ever before, with competitors including:
Fans can connect with each racer's social media channels and follow along as they build their custom rides under ever-increasing pressure at DodgeGarage.com. All competitors will receive VIP access to the Direct Connection Tech hotline at (800) 998-1110 for assistance. More information on Direct Connection is available at DCPerformance.com. Get Your Ass in Gear to Win Grand Prize Trip to Roadkill Nights Participants can visit the brand's online merchandise sites, Life.Dodge.com or WearMopar.com, to enter. Each online catalog includes a variety of gear and merchandise for men, women and kids, including headwear, lifestyle collections, accessories, bags, drinkware, electronics, outdoors merchandise and gift cards. A first-ever Dodge motorsports collection is also available, nodding to the Dodge brand's track-ready performance roots. Enter the Get Your Ass in Gear sweepstakes by visiting Life.Dodge.com or WearMopar.com until July 21 for a chance to win prizes, including the grand prize, featuring:
The sweepstakes second-place winner will receive $500 worth of Dodge and Mopar merchandise, and the third-place winner will receive $250 worth of Dodge and Mopar merchandise. Winners will be announced July 30. No purchase necessary. For complete details and sweepstakes rules, visit life.dodge.com/roadkill-nights-promo-rules.html. MotorTrend Dodge//SRT The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car, led by the all-new, all-electric 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options, including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine. Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet. Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com. Follow Dodge//SRT and company news and video on: *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18 years of age and older. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:00 a.m. ET on 6/19/25 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 7/21/25. Subject to Official Rules, including entry instructions, how to enter without a purchase, prize details, odds, and restrictions, click here. Sponsor: Helm Promotions LLC, 47911 Halyard Drive, Ste 200, Plymouth, MI 48170
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