The reigning champ is back, and she’s looking to knock out five new speed-crazed contenders for the 2025 Direct Connection Grudge Match title. It all goes down live August 9, 2025, at Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. Until then, follow each racer on their social channels as they work on their custom Direct Connection builds under the extreme pressure of the approaching green light.
24-year-old Demi Bagby is an athlete whose passions include sports, fitness, racing and philanthropy. She's always ready for the next adventure and conquers any challenge that comes her way, whether it's flying a fighter jet or directing United Fight League board meetings with her media company, Big D Media. Her love for all things automotive has skyrocketed over the years and you've probably seen her racing professionally, unpacking her Challenger SRT® Demon 170 in the living room, or even as a host with F1. She's gone through rigorous training, obtained all her racing licenses and certifications, and has a pretty awesome car collection. Did we mention she's only 24?!
You know him as boostedluckey, but before he had 445k YouTube subscribers and more than 47 million views, he was (and always will be!) Deshown Luckey, Jr. A 26-year-old automotive enthusiast, content creator and proud family man based in Dallas, Texas, he's best known for his videos about modifying and racing his Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
Garrett was born and raised in the small town of Seymour, Texas – a place better known for cattle than cars. High-performance vehicles were few and far between, so his passion for speed and horsepower stood out from an early age. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, and became a father at 20. His commitment to both country and family shaped the discipline and resilience he brings to everything he does. Today, Garrett works in IT as a network engineer, but his true passion lives at the drag strip. He's the proud owner, mechanic and racer of a 2018 Challenger SRT Hellcat. From wrenching in the garage to staging at the tree, Garrett brings grit and precision to every part of racing, and each pass down the track.
Hooligan Brothers was founded in 2022, and are based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They're a group of 4 Hooligans that love anything about going fast, sideways or airborne (responsibly, and only in approved, safe, closed environments, of course). If it has a motor in it, you best believe they're going to find out how to give it that extra "umph" and have fun with it! AND you best believe they're going to showcase that Hooligan mindset with their Direct Connection Grudge Match build.
John O'Malley is a born racer. He grew up racing motocross and snowcross professionally, and competed in the 2008 Winter X Games before taking his racing career to 4 wheels. He runs @BoostedMotorsports on all social media platforms. Known for SRT Hellcat swapping many vehicles, including the infamous HellKota (Hellcat swapped Dodge Dakota), he's always building a 1-of-1 something and pushing it to the limits at the drag strip and road course.
Morgan grew up at the track and in the shop, and her passion for cars still fuels everything she does. After taking the win at Roadkill Nights 2024, Morgan is back to defend her spot in the winner's circle. She's a metal artist, rusty truck enthusiast (aren't we all?!), content creator and the owner of Morgan's Metals in Cocoa, Florida.
