The fifth-annual Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge
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After roughly a year of canceled car shows and events due to the coronavirus pandemic, Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge will make its return in August 2021. Now in its sixth year, this event begins the weeklong celebration of car culture and classic models in the Motor City.
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What to expect for the 2021 Roadkill Nights
The 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye
Photo: FCA
The historic Woodward Avenue in Detroit will become a 1/8-mile drag strip for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, where drivers will participate in legal street drag racing as spectators cheer them on. The event will also give you the chance to check out both classic and modern muscle cars, either in a race or in a show.
If you’ve been itching to take a ride in the Dodge Charger or Challenger SRT Hellcat models, you can do so along the north loop portion and skidpad of the M1 Concourse. Challenger SRT Demon simulators also let you go head-to-head in virtual races. Other activities on the M1 Concourse include stunt performances as well as wheelstander, flamethrower, and pro-mod exhibitions. If you want to grab a bite to eat, there will also be a variety of food trucks available.
The celebrity showdown will take place this year as usual but will have a new format. Four automotive social media influencers will modify a Dodge Hellcat, using $10,000 in cash. They will then compete in a drag race against Eric Malone, who stars in the “Fastest Cars in the Dirty South” series. You can catch the race in the “Roadkill Showdown Special” that will air on MotorTrend TV and the MotorTrend streaming service.
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Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge will take place on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can also watch a livestream of the event on the Dodge or MotorTrend YouTube channel, Dodge.com, DodgeGarage.com, or MotorTrend OnDemand.
Amanda Drago lives in West Chester, Ohio with her wonderful family, which includes her adorable dog, Coco. Amanda recently graduated from Miami University with degrees in both marketing and creative writing. However, if she was ever forced to change career paths, she imagines that she would train dogs for movies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching Netflix. She also has a special place in her heart for theatre and purchases tickets to as many shows as she can. See more articles by Amanda.
