Dodge plans to reveal its most powerful SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger on Friday as part of the annual MotorTrendPresents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
On the following day, Aug. 8, the performance festival will bring street-legal drag racing back to Woodward Avenue, giving Dodge NHRA and Ram NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series fans new ways to connect with their favorite racers.
For the first time, the event will feature two live racing venues: street-legal drag racing on Woodward, including the Direct Connection Grudge Match in SIXPACK-powered Dodge Chargers, as well as a first-ever road course track shootout for cash and prizes on a new closed course inside M1 Concourse, effectively doubling race opportunities.
“Every year, Roadkill Nights gives us the chance to turn up the volume on Woodward Avenue with something bigger, louder, and faster, and this year, Dodge is raising the bar again,” says Matt McAlear, CEO of Dodge. “We’re about to reveal the most powerful SIXPACK-powered Charger we’ve ever built, then spend the next day shoulder to shoulder with the enthusiasts who live and breathe Dodge performance. If you love muscle cars, horsepower, and the culture that surrounds them, Roadkill Nights is exactly where you want to be.”
Tickets and registration for the Cruise-In, Track Shootout and other fan experiences are available, with tickets starting at $25. There are a variety of ticket packages. Stellantis employees who present a valid Stellantis ID badge at the gate receive free admission and may bring one guest at no additional charge. Children 12 and under also receive free admission (when accompanied by an adult).
A livestream covering street-legal drag racing and event highlights will be available on Saturday at YouTube.com/Dodge, YouTube.com/MotorTrend, and DodgeGarage.com.
The lineup of newly announced attractions and events for Roadkill Nights includes:
- Dodge NHRA Racer Fan Meet ‘n Greet: Roadkill Nights attendees will have an opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in NHRA competition during a Dodge autograph session from 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. on Saturday at the Direct Connection Alley, featuring Dodge NHRA team owner and racing legend Tony Stewart, Tony Stewart Racing drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan and Top Fuel drag racer Ida Zetterstrom. New Direct Connection performance vehicles will also be on display.
- Ram NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Driver Fan Meet ‘n Greet: Ram NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck racers Corey Lajoie, Brenden Queen, and Justin Haley will also meet fans and sign autographs at the Ram display from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, with the popular Ram “Bucking HEMI” ride and Ram trucks also featured at the exhibit
- Roadkill Nights Stars on Woodward: Mike Finnegan and David Freiburger are heading to Roadkill. Finnegan will bring iconic Roadkill builds, including the famed Rotsun, Stubby Bob and a soon-to-be-revealed vehicle, and will also take to the track for a best-of-three showdown, racing Rotsun against Street Outlaws star Jeff Lutz in the Roadkill Monza. Freiburger will join two-time Grudge Match Race winner Morgan Evans on the livestream, beginning at 2 p.m. ET, providing expert race commentary. Fans who purchase the Ultimate VIP Riser ticket package will also have the chance to meet both Roadkill hosts
- New Race Simulators: Fans can jump behind the wheel in a pair of new Microsoft Forza Horizon 6 race simulators and experience high-speed virtual competition before checking out the newly revealed Dodge Charger and other Dodge vehicles on display. The Dodge exhibit will also include a spray-on tattoo station for children
- Chrysler Comes to Roadkill: The Chrysler brand will also take part in the Roadkill Nights festivities, showcasing two modified Chrysler Pacificas and hosting a cooling station to help fans beat the heat
Previously announced full-day Roadkill Nights fan events include:
- The Direct Connection Grudge Match reignites with the twin-turbo, 550-horsepower, SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack as the building block for a new format that amps up competition, storytelling and fan engagement across a multi-event season, with the winning racer and Charger Scat Pack taking center stage at the 2026 SEMA Show
- Dodge Anniversary Alley features current and classic Dodge rides, including a selection of Dodge Charger muscle cars celebrating 60 years of the iconic Charger nameplate
- Dodge Charger Thrill and Drift Rides in SIXPACK gasoline-powered Dodge Charger muscle cars
- In addition to signing autographs, NHRA stars Pruett and Hagan will perform burnouts on Woodard Avenue in their 12,000-horsepower Dodge Nitro-powered drag cars
- Media personality and Hemmings Director of Programming Mike Musto, builder and fabricator Suppy Wejpanich of Suppy’s Garage, and pro-drifters and X-Comp drivers Corey Hosford and Micah Diaz will perform exhibitions in new Dodge vehicle builds debuting at Roadkill
- Additional celebrity appearances include Dylan “Mamba” Smith, a popular NASCAR analyst and Dodge brand ambassador, and the live-announcing team featuring Brian Lohnes and KJ Jones
- Dodge vehicles on display include the Dodge Charger lineup, HEMI-powered Dodge Durango lineup and more
- United Way silent auction, supporting charitable initiatives, puts items up for bid, including an Ultimate VIP Riser ticket package for two, Ram NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck memorabilia, Radford Racing School experience and unique Dodge artwork. Visit unitedwaysem.org for information
- Exhibition runs
- Vendor midway
- Food trucks and much more
The purchase of a SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona Scat Pack or Durango SRT Hellcat model includes one day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School, the official Dodge//SRT high-performance driving school.
