$10,000 for quickest Dodge, $5,000 for second, $2500 third

I have not posted in a looooong time, but figured this is worthy. We are having an event called Roadkill Nights on June 18 at Kansas Speedway. It's a car show and stuff, but we also have street-type drag racing on pit row! It's probably 500 feet, give or take, with minimal prep.

Dodge-powered Dodge cars are running for a big purse: $10,000 to win, $5,000 runner up, $2500 third, $1500 fourth.

Here's how it will work. Time trials all day, with no times posted. When it comes time to finals, the four quickest Dodges become the Quick 4. It's an unusual elimination format designed for lots of side-by-side races with the quickest cars. Every car will end up racing each of the other Quick 4 cars, so each car runs three times. 1 races 2, 3, and 4. 2 races 1, 3, and 4. 3 rces 1, 2, and 4. 4 races 1, 2, and 3. You get 5 points for winning a round and 3 points for losing. Points are added up to determine winners.

That's the nutshell. Full rules and registration will be posted here: roadkill.com/events

Signed up!

What about something for quickest station wagon with a lace roof....

Are plymouths invited to play

I would assume no...probably something to do with Dodge sponsoring Roadkill. I wasn't allowed to play with the Dodge's at the Silverdome event last year.

Hope it's a good turnout and brings some heads-up and grudge cars out of the woodwork!

Kinda limits the field and the competition but it is what it is

put some Demon emblems on it!!!!

Why not,Al Bundy had a Dodge Duster,

Are we talking a Dodge body AND mopar powered
and N/A or PA..does it have to be street legal
or a race car... pretty vague as of yet.. I wont
be there but wondering for the others

It's only about an 8-hour drive for me to get there and I have some friends near there, so it sounds like a fun weekend trip.
I plan to take the Charger, but it won't be very quick.
I think I could lay down a 500' burnout though

I had friends trying to get me to do this...

A Cash Purse totaling $750 will be awarded for Non-Dodge cars.
1st place – $500
2nd place – $250

No reason to step outside your door. Especially since they'll make a lot of coin just by you showing up.

To far from NY for me .

It seems pretty clear to me: "Dodge-powered Dodge cars are running for a big purse". It'a got to be all Dodge.

Thanks for posting it here, David!

Yes, it's Dodge only. And cars only, no trucks. All other makes and models are welcome to come race, but not in the Dodge showdown.

Well in my opinion that is an incredibly stupid idea......I mean what does dodge car only with a dodge engine differ from a Plymouth with a Chrysler engine???? A name tag only.......well I guess I won't show up since I don't understand the logic of a name tag only exclusion.

Because PLYMOUTH doesn't exist anymore. DODGE is still building cars.
If they allowed Plymouths and Chryslers, it couldn't be the Dodge challenge...
it would be the Mopar challenge, Kind of hard to promote your product if a different nameplate wins..

Well you make a valid point but it just tastes bad nonetheless

It's a ROADKILL event. In case you didn't know, Roadkill is sponsored by DODGE. Half the people out there probably don't even remember Plymouth anymore. But even if they did, racing Plymouths isn't going to help Dodge sell more cars.

Well I'm not so sure about that.....I mean how about all the gen3 hemi conversions in plymouths? That would help sell cars . But anyway as dissapointed as I am to not be able to run with the other Mopars for the money it is out of my control.

Watch how many Hellcats will show up.. & all of em will get smoked lol.

My car is finally together 😊
So is An Indy block legal?

I understand some disappointment, but gosh in my opinion everyone should be thankful that FCA is organizing something like this. How many Mopar (OK, Dodge) focused events are there? At the very least it keeps interest in the brand and may result in parts being around for our old heaps a little longer. Besides just the fun factor for most, that is a pretty nice purse for at least 4 Mopar supporters!

Full disclosure: I drive a Plymouth and it's too far for me to attend.

I guess it would look bad if a Plymouth won a dodge race

Pretty simple really... Dodge sponsored, Dodge
rules and Ply doesnt exist anymore.. I could
put Dodge on my car with Shadow and no one would
know.. the Sundance and Shadow were identical

Mr. P, you could run your Rampage

I wonder if the gas monkey built dart will show up

Actually they would know or at least according to the rules. You must provide proof of insurance and registration.

Yeah.. but I'm not driving that far with a slow car...
I would expect 8s to be the norm... unless when the rules
come out and said street cars only...but even then I
would be slow... so far... no restrictions except it has
to be a Dodge.... also will spray be allowed

So far there isnt any rules...if I want I can
change my title to a Dodge with little effort

http://www.roadkill.com/ the rules are here and has to be registered insured VIN number matching has to be driven in I don't see any rule against any type of power adder

Let me get this right.... mention actual street racing and your going to helz, but if its fake "street-type drag racing on pit row" its ok.....

As I said its easy to change the title.... very easy...
I was gonna do it on my P-Body for DW since I lost the
title

The whole title and insurance thing kills me. Have you not watched street outlaws, or drag week. Everything can be street legal.. lmao

If they want a street outlaw type dodge let me know.

Can I make my duster a demon?? Pretty confident with my car and all of the street racing experience I have a good shot at this and I promise I'm hungry for some money to make life easier. Freiburger can I do this?? Real deal street car I have grocery shopped in!

So can a Street Outlaws type "street car" compete? Since I am from Kansas, not far from the speedway might be fun

Complete rules posted on Roadkill nights webpage

I've posted this on a mopar group I made for Missouri yesterday. My cousin and I might go to this and follow up with a mopar car show the following day in Columbia Missouri. Just took my car for its maiden voyage today. 470 is stout, but all it takes is a couple of hellcats to show up and ruin it for everyone. But I'm hoping with that high of a payout, that's some quick old mopar muscle will clean house.

Long pants and closed toed shoes required. No fire jacket? No shirt?
Functioning seat belt required. No race belts?

The race is only about 500 FEET long, that's less than an 1/8mile...
On an un prepped pit road...
I really doubt with it being dodge only, that many RACE cars will attend.
This will be run for a guy with a nice street cruiser. For a guy with a high hp car, probably not so much, no traction.
If I had a Dodge, I'd give it a shot.

Sounds like their afraid of little green Plymouth's lol

Seems to me that Dodge wants a Hellcat to be the winner.

ha ha ha ha

"Yes, it's Dodge only. And cars only, no trucks. "

I guess my Dodge powered vehicle for the Dodge Powered Race isn't allowed... I agree with what someone said above, it sounds like they want a Hellcat to win.

Hmm! Insured and registered already. I have my fresh 582" B1 MC motor on the stand...

Would love to see you show up with a real car and put the new junk they seem to be so proud of in the losers bracket. They really should have just clarified it as only really wanting new challengers and new chargers to be recognized.......and aside from the drag pack cars I would rather watch paint dry.

I didnt see anywhere where it was 500' long.. but
if it was like Pontiac Mi that was a short run also..
the rules here are about the same as Pontiac

Mr. P.

I want in, thinking I may have to make a demon for the weekend

Here are the rules


Dragstrip Registration Rules & Regulations

All vehicles participating in the drag race must be street legal, with a valid license plate and registration. No paper or dealer license plates.
All vehicles must be insured with proof of insurance matching the vehicle’s VIN number.
All drivers must be 21 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
Drivers must provide their own fuel.
NO trailered vehicles—all vehicles must be driven to/into/from the event site.
DOT-approved tires only. NO slicks! Tires cannot protrude outside top of fender.
NO passengers are allowed in the vehicle on the dragstrip.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
Vehicle inspection to take place upon arrival:
Battery must be secured.
No visible leaks.
Coolant catch can required.
Mufflers required.
Functioning seatbelt required.
No loose items inside vehicle.
SA or M 2005 or newer helmet required. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Participants will be required to review and sign a liability release/waiver.
For the safety of all participants, each driver must submit to and pass a breathalyzer test.

I'll wait for the Pontiac event.. I heard this
year they were closing a part of Woodward(up on
the north end somewhere) for street racing... not
sure if this will be for the Road kill or something
else.. and I find it hard to believe they will close
off a public road... but it is the Woodward Cruise

Got to drive it in.............radials only, no slick.........on basically a parking lot with a little sweep and maybe some VHT. Leave the big power at home boys

They are, and yes, it's the RoadKill event. Supposed to happen at Woodward and South Blvd, next to the M1 Concourse facility.

Dennis

Definitely this is a Hellcat event. They'll have a few ringers as drivers too.. count on it.

That will be interesting to watch! LOL

I need to swap out the 0.96" T-Bars and sway bar for some 318 T-Bars, and put the wide band O2 on the car before I go. I still doubt it will help traction for this event. Only traction device on the car is a pinion snubber, but the event sounds like fun.
Be interesting to see how the car does at > 5,000 feet less altitude?

Edit - I did see it is only 500' that seems to be why safety requirements are pretty minimal.
I am a bit confused on the "No trailered cars, must be driven in" rule. Not sure if they mean trailers need to be parked outside the event and the cars driven in (from where to where?)
Not a big deal, just curious if there is a place to park a trailer near the event?

That right there eliminates all the Plymouth drivers anyway.

I really did laugh out loud!

X2

It would be fun to take my Dart, but it's way to far for me.

Of the cars I see mentioned here I think mr P has the best shot in a 500' "no traction race" by far, short wheel base, no tq, big tars... that little pl... er I mean uh dodge spirit would stomp hellcats comin and goin, no way a hellcat wins on that short a track, they can't hardly hook on a real track and only start making up for lost time around 500ft.

No trucks for the same reason no plymouths, dodge don't make a truck, they are "rams" now (wish I could find the role eyes thingy).

You could park a trailer over at the Chrysler
head quarters(CTC in Auburn Hills) or find a
K-Mart parking lot... from CTC its only about
8 miles or so

"No trucks for the same reason no plymouths, dodge don't make a truck, they are "rams" now (wish I could find the role eyes thingy)."

Dang, whoever buys the new 2016 Dodge Dakota is going to be pissed that they didn't get what was advertised at the dealership!

Someone should let Jim Pranis know about this.

Didn't know dodge (or Ram) made a dakota any more, google comes up with a few different concepts but a quick call to a friend at the dodge dealer says nothing oficial through 2017 model year. Talk of a fiat made fwd dak but nothing concrete.

I need some 14x32 street tires and I'm golden
I'm in KY. " Tags! We don't need no stinking tags! "

Jim's Charger would for sure be a contender. Jim is from Pennsylvania. Not sure if he'd travel 2000+ miles round trip. Maybe?

Mr. P-body would almost be guaranteed a top 3 finish. That's at least a $2500 payday. Go for it Mr. P!

WHITEDART should go there and clean house. Tell em ya want it in $100 bills.

I really doubt that... dont feel like driving out
to Kansas on a might be in the the top 20(no money)
you got guys like the OK boys that race on the street
and I havent raced on the street since my old Woodward
days... I'll wait for Pontiac

So ET Street bias are DOT are they not?

Nice RAM - Dodge doesn't build trucks anymore

They sure are. But if you can't hook with a 275 don't bother showing up lol.

Put some rubber under that thing and swing by and pick me up on the way.

I'm testing next week.
You might need to ride on the wheelie bars lol.

what would a mid engined minivan be classified as ? station wagon [as the registration says] or truck ?

It doesnt say truck so its good to go... thats
where my Rampage would have a issue

Blasco needs to attend this with his Dart. Nothing in the rules says it needs shiny paint. Street car and wouldn't hardly need to try to win.

I got the Challenger signed up. Last attempt at street racing didn't go well. Any suggestions to hook up a car on MT drag radials.

Yeah.. put good shocks on it... stock stuff
wont fly

More of this please..

Sounds like the one being put on is a
better race yet... 10K to win.. not
bad at all.. with minimal prep.. no one wants
to see cars skating all around or crashing into
the walls.. they want to see fast cars making it
down the track... I wish it was longer than 500'
but they will get them through fast

I live no prep 275 everyday.

Good for you... for 10K... didnt think so.. even at 3K
thats not bad... but it sure isnt 10K.. if your that
good you better be headed out there

Was talking about the street BTW. You know, a joke.

I don't think i'm better than anybody thanks.

But Ha-ha ok-zzzzz better then watching the yawn-fest known as bracket racing.

Last year watched a Straight six 67 Chevelle that couldn't even make 60mph in the quarter win the whole shebang. Now thats racing lol.

Was talking about the street BTW. You know, a joke.

I don't think i'm better than anybody thanks.

But Ha-ha ok-zzzzz better then watching the yawn-fest known as bracket racing.

Last year watched a Straight six 67 Chevelle that couldn't even make 60mph in the quarter win the whole shebang. Now thats racing lol.
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You may not like bracket racing but if yo want
to win any money thats your only choice unless
you got BIG bucks and a pro built car.. then you
can go race heads up or in the 275 class but either
takes big money... I quit street racing years ago
when I got smart

On an unprepped parking lot with drag radials?.........my suggestion would be to not have much power.........LOL

You mean not much power like 1000-1200 hp these days! Lol

Last year on skinny 275 street tires I made it to the Quick 6 but got smoked by a Turbo diesel "Dodge" Ram.
Maybe this year with some bigger meats and no trucks I'll have a better chance

http://www.allpar.com/news/2015/08/run-by-run-roadkill-quickest-dodge-shootout-29666

I wonder if I would be allowed in on this..
being that my little truck is a DODGE... but
they do say "no trucks"... I'll have to look
at the title to see what it says.. I'm not sure
EDIT
Maybe I should have built the Daytona I have
sitting in the poll barn...but I wanted something
different...never thought a little truck would be
exempt from anything

I'm testing this week.

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I wonder if I would be allowed in on this..
being that my little truck is a DODGE... but
they do say "no trucks"... I'll have to look
at the title to see what it says.. I'm not sure
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AN Elcamino is not a trcuk and I think the rampage would fall into the same category. It's an open air station wagon.

An a elcamino is a truck on the title

I wonder if I would be allowed in on this..
being that my little truck is a DODGE... but
they do say "no trucks"... I'll have to look
at the title to see what it says.. I'm not sure
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AN Elcamino is not a trcuk and I think the rampage would fall into the same category. It's an open air station wagon.

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I just looked at my registration.. it says truck

Ah so much for that idea

500ft no prep parking lots drags.. that calls for 5.13 gears & a 3 gear burn out at least lol.

Definitely in.

Best to take what we can get.....

Next time it could be fiat only.

Cool!

A few bales of alfalfa in the trunk?

Heard some dork in a '63 Dodge beat you at Norwich. Probably just a rumor...

Your information is correct.

After re-reading the rules about 6 times(in the link)
I never seen "NO TRUCKS".. all I seen on this aspect
of no trucks was what Freiburber said on the post here
(the fist one) but yet it doesnt say that in the rules..
I sure would like to do the Pontiac event
EDIT
This is a Dodge.. well before Ram ever came about

I've seen suburbans listed as station wagons....

I've seen suburbans listed as station wagons.... [/quote]

Back then they were listed as a wagon... not sure now..
but they might still be

Depends on what state and who drew up the title, some clerks will,change those things at your request, at least around here.

I still havent seen "no trucks" in the so called
rules.. just what Frieburger said... and he has
been known to change things in mid stream... come
on guy... this thing says DODGE on it... let me have
a chance... at least at the Pontiac event.... PLEASE...
might be worth a case of GOOD beer... LOL

Pretty clear:

A Cash Purse totaling $19,000 will be awarded to the quickest Dodge cars, Dodge body and Dodge-powered cars only. No trucks are allowed.
1st place – $10,000
2nd place – $5,000
3rd place – $2,500
4th place – $1,500

A Cash Purse totaling $750 will be awarded for Non-Dodge cars.
1st place – $500
2nd place – $250

contact them, you have a car with an open trunk on it.
No trucks might mean they do not want the diesel smoke like a black cloud rolling over the event.

SHOW me in the rules where it says no trucks... and
this is a Dodge

When there paying out 19k and say no trucks, it's pretty clear.
You could always email em'.

You keep going back to what Frieburger said...NO
WHERE in the rules that are posted does it say no
trucks..to me if it says Dodge on it it should be fine

Ok.. you win Mr P

Whats the point in continually questioning it here?..........You want to know, ask David. Seems simple

I think it's pretty clear on the truck deal. On their web page it states in plain english "no trucks allowed".

http://www.roadkill.com/events/roadkill-nights-powered-by-dodge-is-back-this-summer/

I see that part
A Cash Purse totaling $19,000 will be awarded to the quickest Dodge cars, Dodge body and Dodge-powered cars only. No trucks are allowed.
1st place – $10,000
2nd place – $5,000
3rd place – $2,500
4th place – $1,500

but then in the regs and rules
Dragstrip Registration Rules & Regulations

All vehicles participating in the drag race must be street legal, with a valid license plate and registration. No paper or dealer license plates.
All vehicles must be insured with proof of insurance matching the vehicle’s VIN number.
All drivers must be 21 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
Drivers must provide their own fuel.
NO trailered vehicles—all vehicles must be driven to/into/from the event site.
DOT-approved tires only. NO slicks! Tires cannot protrude outside top of fender.
NO passengers are allowed in the vehicle on the dragstrip.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
Vehicle inspection to take place upon arrival:
Battery must be secured.
No visible leaks.
Coolant catch can required.
Mufflers required.
Functioning seatbelt required.
No loose items inside vehicle.
SA or M 2005 or newer helmet required. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Participants will be required to review and sign a liability release/waiver.
For the safety of all participants, each driver must submit to and pass a breathalyzer test.

All compliance with rules and regulations subject to race director’s and other governing body’s discretion on site.

I will do that Monte... this thing started life as a 2 door L-body
that was cut up to put a bed on it.. part of the back of this
still has the car section under it... its not like it started
life as a truck

It PLAINLY says "no trucks".............as to whether they will allow the Rampage or not, will boil down to what David thinks it is. HE makes the rules for HIS events, but I am sure the no trucks is from Dodge. That's too bad, because it also eliminates the SRT 10 trucks, but as someone else said, they probably don't want a bunch of hopped up diesel trucks out there. This event is to showcase Dodge and their modern performance cars, but they can't legitimately rule out any CAR that has a Dodge badge

Wasting your time, none of the complainers here are even planning to attend any race, incl drag week.

I am sure some bad azz "all Dodge" cars will show up for that race, won't be from here though.

Status quo...

Never seen you there either

I don't make posts months in advance stating that I am going just to drop out last minute YEAR AFTER YEAR either.

I don't make posts months in advance stating that I am going just to drop out last minute YEAR AFTER YEAR either. [/quote]

I guess you would be dumb enough to go with a bad trans... I
dont go without a tried and trued ride... but I guess you would
and MAYBE I'll go this year... but ya never know.. if its
not working I dont go

I guess you would be dumb enough to go with a bad trans... I
dont go without a tried and trued ride... but I guess you would
and MAYBE I'll go this year... but ya never know.. if its
not working I dont go

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Let me guess, its not going to work this year, again?

Let me guess, its not going to work this year, again? [/quote]

I started building it.. been working great.. so hopefully I'll
be there.. I'm on the waiting list.... but I'm sure you wont
be there in your stock ride.... but at least I try.. you never
will

Mr P go bother friberger and get him back her. I need to see if I'm legal before I haul 10 hours.

Since he is on facebook and I'm not I wrote up a love letter
for the wife to sent to him....if he responds I will have him
get back over here

Sounds like a Dodge Stealth AWD TT might be good for a 500' race, if you can keep it from breaking. Mitsubishi engineered though.

I was hoping to make it out there with my car(not that i expect to be one of the fastest, but just to go with my cousin and watch). But 100 miles after my engine build and randomly it's a knocking. I may have figured it out and hope it's an easy fix. Otherwise

Heaven forbid that you say that in front of Malicious
me might start on you too.. and I understand that if
you have a problem you dont go... I had others working
on my trans many times and had failures... even a shop
that turned out a piece of crap... I finally started
doing them myself.. its been fine so far.. and I've been
beating on it... I do want to change my heads but that
shouldnt take long

Best bet is to e-mail HotRod.DF will want pics,info etc.

Wonder if a certain white Dart owner knows about this.

He might.

Mr. P, the drag race rules apply to everyone, because this is not a Dodge-only event. It's open to all makes and models. But to win the cash for the Dodge-only quick 4 shootout, it has to be a Dodge-powered, Dodge-bodied passenger car.

To be clear, Roadkill Nights includes grudge-style racing for any car, and there's also a car-show area for all cars. But we also have a show area just for Dodges and a special drag race shootout for Dodges. There are also Dodge Thrill Rides, where people can ride along for burnouts and drifts in Hellcats and Vipers. SPECTATORS ARE FREE.

And, for the record, I'll be very surprised if a Hellcat wins this. It'll go to an old hot rod, I'm sure.

Roadkill Nights is June 18, 1 to 10 pm, Kansas Speedway.

Oh, any question about anything, email TheGuys@Roadkill.com

Thanks for the ruling David

I had a good time, but left early.
My wife got sick from the heat.
I figured that my car was too slow for the top 4?
They would not give us our qualifying standings.
The track was really hard to get traction.

I hope they list the qualifying standings.

Turbo yellow Gen 3 68 Dart won. Sixpackguts old NOS Challenger got the runner up.Mr Wise and Mr Hanvey represented quite well.

Would like to thank Dodge and Roadkill for putting on a great event. I had an awesome time, my car ran great and hooked up surprisingly well and ended up 3rd fastest Dodge with a Plymouth emblem on the car, lol. In all fairness I was called over to my car and the Roadkill guys informed me of being 3rd fastest and did try to get the rules bent a little to allow me to run for the big money but in the end no dice. I met GY3 and Farmboy who were pitted a couple cars down from me and both of those guys are VERY nice, and their car is badass and did get into the final 4. I hope they come back again next year. Thanks

We had so much fun! farmboy ended up 3rd and rook home a $2,500 check!

I went . Had a blast , but now I'm curious my car struggled off the the line
Like everyone else but once the nitrous came in it started moving , just wandering
Where I placed.... Sublime 70 bee

Good job guys.............

Not sure if I met you or not. I went to the pits and looked at your car but you weren't there. The whitehaired guy with farmboy was our buddy Ron. I was in the show field with the Honda Mini Trail and our buddy Lawrence's slammed '37 Dodge.

Very nice Barracuda!

Thank you

I'm sure glad you chose to bring that sweet running Plymouth to this event. Had a great time meeting you and many other nice folks. A big thanks to the Roadkill crew, for putting on a great event.

It was a fun event. I had a few good passes and a few not so great. I am not the best with a 4spd.
'68Cuda416 I think I was right across from you, and you even beat me when we raced. I have the blue 68 charger.

Anyway it was a blast and there were a lot of nice cars.

Yes that was me, and I'm glad I had a chance to meet you and your car rocks and is very very clean......it's one of those cars that everybody wishes they could own. Hope to see you next year if not sooner.

Here are 3 of the top 4. Troy and the Dart weren't there yet and my phone died shortly after.

Nice