Dodge Electrifies Roadkill Nights with Debut of SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack and Durango Hellcat Jailbreak
Dodge took over downtown Pontiac, Michigan, with a thunderous return to Woodward Avenue for the 10th annual MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, and they didn’t come empty-handed. In front of thousands of muscle car faithful and live-streamed fans across the globe, Dodge dropped the covers on two of the most anticipated performance vehicles of the year: the all-new 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the new SIXPACK twin-turbo inline-six, and the brutally customizable 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak.
550 Horses for Under $55K: Meet the New Charger Scat Pack
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear led off the Friday press preview by unveiling the newest beast in the Charger lineup — a 2026 Scat Pack model that’s not only packing 550 horsepower from its 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine, but also launching with a price tag just under $55,000. It’s the most powerful car you can buy under that price point, and Dodge fans were eager to get their first experience — lining up for thrill rides in the SIXPACK-powered Scat Pack throughout the event.
And that’s just the beginning. McAlear also announced a more affordable Charger R/T with 420 horsepower, set to open for orders later this year with an MSRP starting at $49,995.
Jailbreak the Beast: 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat Goes Wild
Also revealed: the return of the HEMI-powered 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, now offering over six million potential customization combinations. Yes, six million. Every 2026 Dodge Durango — from the entry-level GT to the fire-breathing Hellcat — will come standard with a HEMI V8, with orders opening August 13.
A Weekend for the History Books
The weekend wasn’t just about new metal. It marked a milestone — 10 years of Roadkill Nights — and Dodge pulled out all the stops.
- Morgan Evans took her second consecutive Direct Connection Grudge Race win in her HurriCrate-powered 1987 Dodge D150 truck, cementing her name alongside legends like Alex Taylor.
- Jimmer Kline and Jeffery Kalo took top honors in the Big Tire and Small Tire racing classes.
- Peter Bokedon and Antonio D’Angelo were crowned the Quickest Dodge racers in each class.
And if the drag racing wasn’t enough, NHRA stars Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan unleashed 12,000-horsepower nitro-fueled burnouts on Woodward Avenue, giving fans a rare and unforgettable show.
Grit, Gears, and Guitar Solos
Before racing kicked off, Mopar fan and blues rock legend Kenny Wayne Shepherd delivered a one-of-a-kind performance of the national anthem, bringing horsepower and harmony together in true Dodge fashion.
The event also marked the debut of Dodge Badassadors, a new group of brand advocates who bring car culture to life for fans across the country. Add in a display from the Ram brand, including the Ram 1500 NASCAR concept and Raminator Monster Truck, and you’ve got one of the most horsepower-packed weekends in Dodge history.
Roadkill Nights by the Numbers (10 Years Strong)
- 70,000+ fans watched in-person and online this year
- 400,000 attendees over the last decade
- 1,425 racers, 3,350 show cars, and 80 million video views
- $50,000+ raised for the United Way of Southeastern Michigan
What’s Next?
With the SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack and HEMI-loaded Durango Hellcat Jailbreak rolling out in 2026, Dodge proves it’s not slowing down in the face of electrification — it’s doubling down on performance. Orders for both open August 13, and judging by fan response at Roadkill Nights, the next chapter of Dodge muscle is already a hit.
