In its first year, Roadkill drew hundreds of amateur drag racers and as many as 30,000 spectators from across the country in 2016.įor more information and tickets to the Detroit event, go to Contact Katrease Stafford: or 31. The event comes a month after Roadkill Nights, a legal street drag racing event, returned to Woodward, Pontiac. No injuries in the explosion that hits the Detroit motorcycle clubĢ5 million fish added to Michigan waters this yearĭetroit Police Chief James Craig is expected to serve as grand marshal. “Racing has been in my blood since I was born, and I want to share that passion with the city of Detroit and the world.”

“I grew up in Detroit and the automotive landscape shaped the direction I took in life as an engineer and race car driver,” Olatunji said. The event will feature 32 of America’s “fastest and most technologically advanced” muscle cars, according to a statement from event organizers.ĭetroiter Brian Olatunji, a mechanical engineer, entrepreneur and National Hot Rod Association professional race driver, is hosting the event in Detroit with Leadfoot Events. Young International Airport on the city’s east side. All material is the property of the City of Detroit and may only be used with permission.

Detroit’s first-ever organized drag race will take place Saturday at Coleman A. For information about the City of Detroit's Web site, email the Web Editor.

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