Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Returns to Woodward Avenue for 11th Year
Roadkill Nights is coming back to Woodward Avenue & M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, on Aug. 8 for its 11th year of street-legal drag racing...
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is set to return on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, company officials stated in a press release.
“What started as a pop-up drag race and car show in the old Pontiac Silverdome parking lot in 2015 has evolved into a must-attend car culture event of the summer, and in 2026, we’re redlining Roadkill Nights with more noise, more power and the most immersive fan moments we’ve ever delivered, with even more still to come,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “For the 11th year, we’re taking street-legal drag racing back to legendary Woodward Avenue, returning to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, and surrounding it all with full-throttle Dodge experiences you have to see, hear and feel in person. This is an event you don’t want to miss.”
“Pontiac is a prime destination for signature events, and we’re thrilled that we’ve been the host city for Roadkill Nights for over a decade now,” said Pontiac Mayor Mike McGuinness. “We’re looking forward to being that destination again on Woodward Avenue for this latest and greatest installment of Roadkill Nights action.”
Roadkill Nights will feature the following activities presented by Dodge and MotorTrend:
- Dodge Charger Thrill and Drift Rides in SIXPACK gasoline-powered Dodge Charger muscle cars
- Dodge Charger Grudge Race
- Dodge vehicles on display, including the all-new Dodge Charger lineup, HEMI-powered Dodge Durango lineup and more
- Car show with classic and modern muscle vehicles
- Exhibition runs
- Vendor midway
- Celebrity appearances
- Food trucks, musical entertainment and more
MotorTrend and Dodge say that more details will be announced throughout the summer.
