For the fifth consecutive year, Motor Trend Group’s Roadkill Nights Powered by 
Dodge returned to Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan. The event spanned two days and with a variety of events from legal drag racing and burnout competitions on Woodward Avenue to drift and thrill rides with professional drivers in the M1 Concourse.
Michigan drivers (and males) dominated the street legal racing.
Top 8 Finalists (Small Tire)
- Alen Danial, Michigan: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
- Justin Spiniolas, Illinois: 1991 GMC Sonoma
- Rick Steinke, Pennsylvania: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
- Shawn Fensler, Indiana: 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
- Kenny Laflower, Indiana: 1970 AMC Javelin
- Adam Hodson, Indiana: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
- Nicholas Taylor, Indiana: 1989 Chevrolet Malibu
- Travis Martin, Indiana: 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
Top 8 Finalists (Big Tire)
- Jimmer Kline, Michigan: 1966 Pontiac GTO
- Bryan Rosario, Michigan: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
- Lil Jimmer Kline, Michigan: 1966 Acadian Canso
- Daniel Janke, Minnesota: 1964 Plymouth Savoy
- Joe Barry, Colorado: 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten
- David Schroeder, Ontario: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
- James Pranis, Pennsylvania: 1968 Dodge Charger
- Also won $5,000 prize from Dodge for being quickest big tire Dodge car
- Mike Mislivec, Michigan: 1982 Pontiac Trans AM
Quickest Dodge (Small Tire)
- Peter Bokedon, Michigan: 1972 Dodge Dart
Contestant Karen Clifton poses with her 1975 Plymouth Duster in the drag race event staging line at Roadkill Nights .
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Michigan Drivers Dominate Drag Racing at Roadkill Nights
For the fifth consecutive year, Motor Trend Group’s Roadkill Nights Powered by
Dodge returned to Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan. The event spanned two days and with a variety of events from legal drag racing and burnout competitions on Woodward Avenue to drift and thrill rides with professional drivers in the M1 Concourse.
Michigan drivers (and males) dominated the street legal racing.
Top 8 Finalists (Small Tire)
Top 8 Finalists (Big Tire)
Quickest Dodge (Small Tire)
Contestant Karen Clifton poses with her 1975 Plymouth Duster in the drag race event staging line at Roadkill Nights .
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.