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Roadkill Nights is a huge celebration of horsepower that Dodge and Ram sponsor on famed Woodward Avenue northwest of Detroit. The fan festival typically kicks off Dream Cruise week when classic car fans flock to Woodward to see beautifully restored classics and muscle cars. This year Ram celebrated the return of the HEMI V-8s with a one-of-a-kind mechanical bull thrill ride. Shaped in the image of the brand’s “symbol of protest” and affectionately named the Bucking HEMI, it was stolen on the evening of Saturday, August 9 at approximately 9:45 p.m. ET, while crews were taking down the displays.
Said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, “This is bull****. Our Bucking HEMI was taken on Saturday evening. The search is officially on, and we won’t stop searching until we get him back.”
The Bucking HEMI Ride
The $34,000 mechanical bull ride made its first appearance at the Michigan International Speedway, in June, to celebrate Ram’s return to NASCAR truck racing. Ram filed a report about the theft with the Pontiac police and is requesting tips on its Ram social media. No word on if any reward is being offered. The ride is large and heavy so it will be difficult to conceal. With a huge Ram head on the front, it will be easily recognizable.
Ram said in a statement, “While this is a tremendous loss for the HEMI community, Ram remains undeterred. The brand asks the public to help spread the word and assist in locating Ram’s beloved Bucking HEMI.”
Ram is actively collaborating with authorities and welcomes any information regarding the whereabouts of the stolen ride. Those with tips are encouraged to contact local law enforcement or reach out to Ram brand directly.
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Roadkill Nights
This was the tenth year of the MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event. It brings street-legal drag racing to Woodward Avenue in downtown Pontiac, Michigan. It also features various competitions as well as a midway and vendors. Tens of thousands of fans attended the festival. It is unfortunate to see a large, mostly free family event marred by such a significant theft. Hopefully, someone will turn the thieves in.
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