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Over 40,000 Enthusiasts Gather For Roadkill Nights Powered By Dodge
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge returned for its ninth year, drawing over 40,000 drag-racing fans to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 10, 2024. The event featured thrilling attractions like Big Tire and Small Tire drag racing, the Direct Connection Grudge Race, and the debut of the new Dodge Charger Daytona.
This year's event introduced several firsts. Drag racing took place inside M1 Concourse for the first time, offering walkable pits and enhanced viewing areas. Eric Schwab of MotorTrend Group noted that these changes brought fans closer to the action than ever before. "We welcomed over 40,000 fans for an adrenaline-fueled weekend," he said.
The Sick Powerfest pre-party kicked off the festivities on August 9, also at M1 Concourse. Fans enjoyed Dodge Drift Rides and Hornet Rally Rides and competed in the World Burnout Championship with a $25,000 prize. This pre-party attracted over 10,000 attendees, pushing total attendance for the two-day event to more than 50,000.
The Big Tire and Small Tire classes saw fierce competition on the new drag strip at M1 Concourse. Each class winner received $5,000, with additional prizes for the fastest Dodge cars. Jimmer Kline and Mikael Borggren were repeat winners in their respective classes.
Brian Lohnes, Roadkill Nights announcer and NHRA broadcaster, praised the new setup. "It was a huge win for the event to come inside M1 Concourse with a stadium feel," he said. "The winners were repeat winners for the most part but also highly talented drag racers."
Direct Connection Grudge Race
The Direct Connection Grudge Race was another highlight of Roadkill Nights. Seven drivers used Direct Connection HurriCrate engines in their builds to compete for Dodge bragging rights. Morgan Evans emerged victorious against Garrett Reed's Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
"We worked so hard over the last two months," Evans said. "I can’t believe we got here and we ended up winning." Evans built a 1987 Dodge D150 with a new HurriCrate twin-turbo inline six engine.
Dodge Brand Evolution
Dodge continues to innovate with its lineup of high-performance vehicles. The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack leads as the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car. The brand also offers performance options like the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat remains the most powerful SUV ever made, while the Dodge Hornet sets performance standards in the compact utility vehicle segment. These models reflect Dodge's commitment to delivering unrivaled performance across various segments.
MotorTrend Group Overview
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Event Statistics
{TABLE_1}This year's Roadkill Nights featured over 100 drag race competitors and more than 4,900 participants in Dodge Drift Rides and Hornet Rally Rides. The event also showcased over 300 cruise-in cars on an eighth-mile drag strip supported by one million pounds of K-rails and a Burnout Box weighing over 19,000 pounds.
"In its ninth year, MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge continues to evolve," said Matt McAlear of Stellantis' Dodge brand CEO. "From the public debut of the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona to first-ever Dodge Hornet Rally Rides inside M1 Concourse."
For post-event coverage including exclusive podcasts featuring interviews with key figures like Matt McAlear and roundtable discussions with Direct Connection Grudge Race competitors visit DodgeGarage.com.
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