Investigation Underway for Strange Theft of Ram's Bucking HEMI Ride at RoadKill Nights Gathering
Stolen Mechanical Bull Ride: Ram's Bucking HEMI Recovered
In an unexpected turn of events, the Bucking HEMI mechanical bull ride, a star attraction at the MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, was initially reported stolen during the disassembly of the event on Woodward Avenue in downtown Pontiac, Michigan, on the evening of Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The large and heavy mechanical bull, adorned with a massive Ram head on the front, made its first appearance at the Michigan International Speedway in June. Tens of thousands of fans flocked to the festival, which featured street-legal drag racing, various competitions, a midway, and vendors, to witness the spectacle.
The apparent theft caused quite a stir, but it was soon discovered that the mechanical bull was taken by one of the event's contractors without informing anyone. Ram has since filed a report about the incident with the Pontiac police and is requesting tips on the matter through its Ram social media.
Mary Conway, a professional automotive journalist with decades of experience, covered the incident. Conway, who has spent more than twenty years covering the Detroit Three for the ABC affiliate in Detroit, took to Twitter to share updates on the situation. You can follow her at @MaryConwayMedia for car news tips and future stories.
This year, Ram celebrated the return of the HEMI V-8s with the one-of-a-kind Bucking HEMI mechanical bull ride. The event, in its tenth year, typically kicks off Dream Cruise week. Despite the initial scare, it seems the Bucking HEMI Ride is back where it belongs, adding excitement to the world of automotive events once more.
[1] Detroit Free Press
[2] CBS Detroit
[3] Autoblog
[1] The Detroit Free Press might cover the recovery of the stolen Bucking HEMI mechanical bull ridefall under the 'general news' category.
[2] Crime-and-justice outlet CBS Detroit could report on Ram's filing of a police report regarding the stolen Bucking HEMI mechanical bull ride.
[3] Autoblog, focusing on sports and sports-betting, might discuss the impact of the stolen Bucking HEMI mechanical bull ride incident on this year's Dream Cruise week and the future automotive events.
