MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is a thrilling automotive event that promises to electrify the senses of car enthusiasts worldwide. Taking place on August 9, this event is the brainchild of Dodge, a legendary American muscle car brand that has been thrilling the hearts of car enthusiasts for decades. This year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a plethora of exciting activities and attractions that are sure to leave attendees spellbound.

What to Expect

This year’s MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge promises to be an action-packed extravaganza, featuring a range of exciting activities and attractions that are sure to thrill car enthusiasts of all ages. Some of the highlights of the event include:

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• Dodge Thrill Rides in all-new, next-generation Dodge Charger muscle cars
• Street-legal drag racing on historic Woodward Avenue with cash prizes in Big Tire and Small Tire classes
• Dodge vehicle display, including all-new, next-gen Dodge Charger muscle cars
• Ram display, featuring Ram 1500 NASCAR concept, Raminator Monster Truck and Bucking HEMI Experience
• Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Race, back for the fifth consecutive year, pitting online automotive builders against one another using engines and parts from Direct Connection
• Direct Connection Alley, showcasing performance parts, crate engines and an NHRA Funny Car simulator
• Dodge Challenger SRT Demon drag race simulators
• Exhibition runs
• United Way silent auction
• Car show with classic and modern muscle vehicles
• Food trucks from local Pontiac vendors, providing great eats all day
• Dodge, Ram, Direct Connection and Roadkill Nights official merchandise for purchase
• Radford Racing School display with cars and crew
• Mopar fan and famed blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, scheduled to stage one-of-a-kind performance of the national anthem
• Celebrity appearances, including Roadkill’s David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan, David Newbern and Mike Cotten of MotorTrend’s Road Warriors series, and automotive/TV personality Cristy Lee
• MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Livestream feed hosted at YouTube.com/MotorTrend, YouTube.com/Dodge and DodgeGarage.com from 4 to 9 p.m. ET
• Vendor midway, including Mickey Thompson Tires, Long Drink and more

Meet the Dodge Badassadors

The Dodge Badassadors are a group of passionate enthusiasts who represent America’s performance brand at events across the country. This year, they will be making their debut at MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, sharing their passion for all things Dodge and interacting with fans. The current team of 2025 Dodge Badassadors includes:

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1. Megan Coontz

   Megan Coontz is a photographer, content creator and devoted vintage car collector with a deep love for all things Mopar, Coontz is passionate about showcasing the lifestyle, people and heritage that drive automotive culture.

2. Sal Cordova

   Cordova, born in raised in Chicago, has been into cars since he was a kid. His daughter and amazing family always come first, and working in the garage on his car – always trying to find a way to take it to the next level – is just the kind of adventure that fuels him.

3. Garrett Dobbs

   Dobbs’ true passion lives at the drag strip. He’s the proud owner, mechanic and racer of a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Dobbs, who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, brings grit and precision to every part of racing.

4. Cody Espinoza

   Espinoza is a lifelong Dodge enthusiast with more than 20 years of military service and an unshakable passion for driving. From the day he got behind the wheel of his first Dodge Dakota to now owning his incredible SRT Demon 170, he’s been hooked.

5. JC Fernandez

   A lifelong car enthusiast and the creator of the YouTube series “Cars, Shops & Collections,” Fernandez spotlights classic cars and the people behind them. He’s also a familiar face in Las Vegas as part of the Good Day Las Vegas morning team on CBS.

6. Deshown Luckey Jr. Known as boostedluckey, but before he had 445,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 47 million views, he was (and always will be!) Deshown Luckey, Jr. The 26-year-old automotive enthusiast is best known for his videos about modifying and racing his Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

7. John O’Malley

   O’Malley, a born racer who grew up competing in motocross and snowcross and who competed in the 2008 Winter X Games before taking his racing career to four wheels, runs @BoostedMotorsports and is known for swapping SRT Hellcat engines into many vehicles.

8. Jose Pretel

   Pretel is the mind behind OneBadHellcat, a high-octane social presence built around modern Mopar muscle. What started in 2021 as a passion project quickly turned into a full-blown movement with more than 700,000 followers and millions of monthly views.

9. Ricky Radford III

   Originally from Jacksonville, North Carolina, Radford currently serves in the United States Marine Corps and has a passion for raw power and speed. His self-modified, daily driven Charger SRT Hellcat is proof of that.

10. Rochelle Richmond

    Richmond has had a wrench in her hand since she was a carefree kid, now passing her passion down to her three children. From working with the next generation of car kids, to empowering women in the car community as an exec at Modified Chicks, she aspires to inspire.

11. Jonathan Rimbo

    With his birthday on 4/26, national HEMI Day, Rimbo was destined for a big life revolving around his passion for cars. With over half a million followers collectively, he’s best known for his fire-breathing Dodge Challenger Scat Pack.

12. Stefan Williams

    Coming from Brooklyn, Williams (AKA: Mod2Fame) is everything you think a car enthusiast would be. He brings the excitement to any room he enters and is always ready for whatever challenges are thrown at him.

Dodge’s New Muscle Cars

Dodge is set to unveil its newest muscle cars at MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. The new Dodge Charger will 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. The all-new Dodge Charger will also electrify 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. 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.

Ram’s Big Presence

Ram is also set to make a big presence at MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. The Ram 1500 NASCAR concept truck, Raminator Monster Truck and the Bucking HEMI Experience will be showcased, along with Ram special builds making their debut on the strip.

Food, Fun and Entertainment

MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge promises to be a fun-filled event with a wide range of activities and attractions. Some of the highlights include:

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• Food trucks from local Pontiac vendors, providing great eats all day
• Vendor midway, including Mickey Thompson Tires, Long Drink and more
• Mopar fan and famed blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, scheduled to stage one-of-a-kind performance of the national anthem
• Celebrity appearances, including Roadkill’s David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan, David Newbern and Mike Cotten of MotorTrend’s Road Warriors series, and automotive/TV personality Cristy Lee
• Music and entertainment

Get Your Tickets Now

Tickets for MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge are now available at hotrod.com/roadkillnights. With a variety of ticket packages available, you’re sure to find the perfect ticket for you and your friends.

Plan Your Visit

If you can’t make it to MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge in person, you can catch all the action via a Livestream feed hosted at YouTube.com/MotorTrend, YouTube.com/Dodge and DodgeGarage.com from 4 to 9 p.m. ET. MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge promises to be an unforgettable experience for car enthusiasts of all ages. Don’t miss out on the action-packed extravaganza. Get your tickets now and join the fun! Get ready for the ultimate driving experience! The MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event promises to be an electrifying experience for car enthusiasts worldwide. Don’t miss out on the action-packed extravaganza!

“The MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event is a celebration of all things performance and muscle, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.” – Tony Stewart, Racing Legend and Dodge NHRA Top Fuel Driver

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Official Sponsors

MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge would not be possible without the support of its official sponsors. These sponsors include:

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• Mopar
• Dodge
• Ram
• Direct Connection
• MotorTrend
• Hot Rod Magazine
• Radford Racing School
• Long Drink
• Mickey Thompson Tires

These sponsors help make MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge the ultimate driving experience for car enthusiasts of all ages.

Get Involved

Want to get involved with MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge? There are plenty of ways to do so. Here are a few:

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• Apply to be a Dodge Badassador
• Join our online community
• Share your own photos and videos
• Participate in our social media contests
• Help us spread the word about the event

By getting involved with MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, you can help make this event the best it can be for car enthusiasts of all ages.

Join the Fun

Don’t miss out on the ultimate driving experience. Join MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge for an unforgettable night of action-packed fun. Get your tickets now and join the fun!