Roadkill Nights Marks 10 Years of Thrills with Street-Legal Drag Racing on Woodward Ave

Experience the Thrill of MotorTrend's Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge in Downtown Pontiac Saturday August 9th

We're thrilled to announce the return of #RoadkillNights Powered by #Dodge, a highly anticipated event taking place in historic Downtown Pontiac, MI. This year marks a significant milestone, celebrating ten years of this exhilarating annual festival dedicated to horsepower enthusiasts. Saturday, August 9, the excitement will once again fill the air as street-legal drag racing takes center stage along the iconic #Woodward Avenue. Attendees can expect a day filled with adrenaline-pumping races, showcasing some of the most powerful vehicles on the road. Not only does Roadkill Nights highlight the thrill of competition, but it also fosters a sense of community among car lovers, making it a must-attend for anyone passionate about American Muscle and speed.

Dodge has announced the lineup of six racers and online automotive builders who will compete in the fifth consecutive year of the high-octane Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race, and this time with a fresh “Outlaw” format that promises to take this adrenaline-pumping race to new heights. "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.” Tickets are now on sale, starting at just $25 with a range of ticket packages to suit various preferences and budgets. But wait, there's more! Dodge and #Mopar are teaming up to offer a first-ever opportunity for automotive enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the unique Roadkill Nights experience with the "Get Your Ass in Gear" sweepstakes that gives one fortunate Grand-Prize winner an all-expenses-paid trip to Roadkill Nights, 2 VIP tickets, Meet-and-Greet session with the Grudge Racers and Dodge top brass, plus Dodge and Mopar swag! The lucky runner-up will snag $500 worth of Dodge and Mopar goodies, while the third-place champ grips $250 worth of the same awesome gear. Enter the "Get Your Ass in Gear" sweepstakes by visiting Life.Dodge.com or WearMopar.com. Deadline to enter is July 21. We sincerely hope you can join us in commemorating a decade of this unique automotive celebration and experience the heart-pounding atmosphere that only Roadkill Nights can deliver.

Nick Cavanaugh | @Car_Sick_Nick | All Roads Lead to The Motor City