WRITTEN BY MICHAEL GALIMI FOR HOT ROD NETWORK ON MARCH 9, 2023. PHOTOS FROM THE HOT ROD ARCHIVE.
Roadkill Vegas features more than a drag race, with Dodge’s Last Call final musclecar reveal of 2023 and performance by Grammy-winning artist Diplo.
There are a lot of rumors floating around about Dodge's Last Call, and you're invited to attend the big reveal on March 20, 2023, at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A special Roadkill Vegas edition will be the platform for Dodge to unveil its last ICE-powered muscle car, and it is celebrating with drag racing, thrill rides, cruise-ins for all brands of vehicles, and a special event you won't soon forget.
Dodge is also commemorating its move to an electrified future with the performance-driven Dodge Daytona SRT concept, codenamed Banshee. New-car reveals are normally reserved for media and VIP attendees, but Dodge is removing the velvet rope so you can attend and experience it live. As if that isn't enough to get you out to the Strip, there's also a post-reveal concert by Grammy-award-winning artist Diplo.
Tickets are available now for the Roadkill Vegas + Dodge Last Call
What Is A Dodge Thrill Ride?
The daytime highlights include Dodge Thrill Rides, a chance for enthusiasts and fans to strap in and experience the raw power of Dodge Challenger and Charger performance models. Professional drivers expertly navigate a course with calculated slides, burnouts, and quick acceleration so you can witness the power of the HEMI engine firsthand.
The Thrill Rides segment is one of the most popular during the regular Woodward Ave. version of Roadkill Nights and it is open to adults and kids alike.
What Is Dodge Last Call?
The Dodge Last Call is a group of special vehicles that commemorate the history of Charger and Challenger. This is the final year for the long-running platform, as the factory responsible for building it is closing at the end of 2023. Six special-editions have been announced over the last seven months, and the seventh vehicle, coming on March 20th, is the special highlight to close out Roadkill Vegas. We've seen Dodge Challenger Shakedown, Dodge Charger Super Bee, Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Pack Swingers, Dodge Charger King Daytona, and Dodge Challenger Black Ghost—what will be the final model?
There is a lot of speculation on which model will be revealed at the Last Call, and Dodge assures us it will be its boldest vehicle to date. They have been dropping teasers with evil leprechauns—the latest featuring a weight scale that reads 7.1 pounds, a number that has a lot of enthusiasts guessing, and smiling. Another clip shows a calm-looking leprechaun being pumped with a golden fluid from an IV bag, which turns him into an evil-appearing supernatural being that is much larger and stronger. We have our own ideas on this last model, but will keep them to ourselves until the car is officially introduced. Let's just say, it is going to be fun.
The festivities also include a car show that is open to all makes and models, the aforementioned Thrill Rides, special Big Tire and Small Tire drag races, and lots of celebrity appearances from stars such as Jay Leno, David Freiburger, Mike Finnegan, Alex Taylor, and many more. HOT ROD's own KJ Jones will join Freiburger in the broadcast booth to call the action on the dragstrip. MotorTrend and Dodge are also broadcasting the Last Call festivities on their YouTube channels for those who are unable to attend.
Tickets are available now for the Roadkill Vegas + Dodge Last Call
