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Hot Rod Power Tour: Top 10 things to Know Before You Go

If you’re anything like us, one of the things on your automotive bucket list is becoming an official long hauler on Hot Rod Power Tour. For years we attended one or two days with the dream of making the entire trip. Work, car troubles, and other priorities always got in the way. A few years back, we even tried to take the #RattyChevelle and failed. In 2019 it finally happened: we accomplished our goal and received our official long hauler plaque.

We learned a lot in the process as well, and we’re sharing so you can have the best experience possible if you attempt the Hot Rod Power Tour long haul.

Here are the top 10 things we learned on Hot Rod Power Tour in 2019, plus a little bonus at the end.

10. Sign up for Power Tour early

Packages sell out quickly.

Hot Rod Power Tour has platinum and gold packages that sell out almost immediately. Platinum might seem pricy, and you may think it’s just retired people in high dollar, pristine cars buying the platinum package, but it’s not true. There were couples of all ages, big families, fathers and sons, and a variety of different people and cars who were platinum. Sure, you could put together your own hotel arrangements for a little cheaper, but to be honest, I don’t think you’ll come out that far ahead…unless you just really love dealing with all those details (we don’t).

Why We Went Platinum

We opted for the platinum package because we didn’t want to worry about anything other than getting the car there. Since we had spent very little (almost nothing) on the Chevelle, spending the money on the best experience possible seemed to make sense. The main benefit was spending zero time and energy on accommodations. We literally just showed up to each venue and looked at the itinerary for the hotel info that afternoon.

The Platinum Package Perks

There were other perks too…most venues had their own platinum entrance which meant less of a line, an air conditioned lounge at each venue, snacks and cold drinks, and even meals provided on certain days.

Of all the platinum benefits, these were the best:

• Preferred parking — at some sites this didn’t matter, but at a venue like Martinsville, it meant parking on the track to take advantage of one of the best photo ops of the entire trip.
• Staying at the same hotels as the majority of the long haulers — we actually think hanging out in the hotel parking lot in the evenings was more fun than the events on site–more on that later.
• We didn’t use a porta-potty even once — We were able to use the air-conditioned bathrooms in the platinum lounge the entire week.

9. Take somebody important

We’re big believers that cars are really a means to an end: They’re a way to spend time and do something really fun with people you love.

A few years ago when we had our failed long haul attempt, I took my son on his first camping trip in Iowa. Even though it was just a few short days, I’ll never forget the memories we made together.

This year, I did the majority of the trip on my own, with the rest of the family joining me for the days they could make it. The rest of the time was used to meet new people, network within the car community, and make in person connections with some people I had only met online.

8. The car doesn’t matter

The car you take doesn’t matter…sort of. It’s really what you want to get out of it. You might hear arguing online that it should only be hotrods, or muscle cars, or pre-72…the list goes on…but none of that matters. The thing to remember is this isn’t an event for people who own a certain kind of car…this is an event for people with a common interest , so you should take whatever you own, no matter what it is, and have a blast.

Is It Really Just Hot Rods?

We saw Porsches, Mercedes, Chevy Cruzes, Jeeps, FWD Monte Carlos, and just about everything you could think of. On our previous failed attempt I ended up taking my wife’s Yukon. Whatever you have, go and have fun.

With that said, it really depends on your goals. We could have taken the Hellcat and had nearly a guaranteed trouble free ride complete with air conditioned seats, but where would be the fun it that? Instead, I set a goal to take the #RattyChevelle on both Power Tour and Drag Week in the same year, which made the trip much more interesting, if not a little risky.

7. Make sure your ‘hot rod’ is ready

If you have a later model car, you may need to do nothing. If you’ve got an older car or a project car, you may need to do a lot, depending on the condition.

Power Tour Project Car Prep

At the very least, make sure you have a good cooling fan. Your car will be sitting in line on the way in to venues, and we saw a lot of cars overheat. Knowing this would be the case, I installed an inexpensive electric fan along with a simple relay kit from Amazon in the hotel parking lot before the 1st day. The Chevelle never had a cooling problem the entire trip.

Other things to think about are a well functioning cooling system (the Chevelle had new hoses, water pump, thermostat, and radiator), good tires, and good functioning brakes, especially if there’s a lot of mountain driving along the route. We’re running the original drum brakes, which made us nervous in the hills, but all the wheel cylinders were replaced and the system bled before we left.

Be Prepared for Anything

Also, be prepared…knowing we had some minor (significant by the end of the trip) tranny and oil leaks, I made sure to stock up on fluids. I ended up going through 2 gallons of tranny fluid and at least a gallon of oil on the trip. There were a few people regularly changing spark plugs and using waaay more oil. Some even had to replace transmissions along the way.

6. Meet People Online Ahead of Time

Hot Rod Power Tour provides a great opportunity to meet people, and it helps to find out who’s going ahead of time. You can use the internet, forums, and social media to find people who are attending and make early connections.

For us, we searched the popular hashtags related to the event on Instagram. You can find people with similar cars, common interests, or similar routes to the first venue and drive together. There were probably half a dozen people we met for the first time in person that we had talked to for months prior online.

5. Be social and talk to people

One of the best parts of Hot Rod Power Tour is the sense of camaraderie. Anytime you gather a large group of people with a common goal, you break down barriers between them. The result is a group of people who act like family or friends instead of strangers. Being open to meeting new people and having conversations makes the whole event much more enjoyable.

A great example of this was on the very first day, a family parked next to the Chevelle, put up a tent for shade, broke out their coolers and invited me over to join them. I had a fun afternoon with them and it set the tone for a great week.

4. The Hotels along HRPT

The hotels may be the best part of Power Tour…not the actual hotels themselves, but gatherings that happen in the parking lots each evening. Imagine a car show in every parking lot…people sharing stories, food, drinks, and helping each other fix any issues that came up along the route. There may have even been the occasional smoky burnout.

One suggestion: Pack a cooler in your trunk with your favorite beverage — not just for yourself, but to share with anybody new you might meet.

3. Wake Up Early

To make the drive to each venue the most fun, you’ll want travel with everyone else. One of the most enjoyable parts of the drive is being part of the parade of cars driving through all the towns along the route. Be prepared to wave a lot.

2. Create Your Own Road Trip When Necessary

Of course there’s no actual requirement to follow any route at all. As long as you make it to the venue to get your card stamped, you’ll be part of the long haul. Enjoy the scenery and have fun.

Some days we slept in a little and took a more direct route to make up the time. It’s really up to you.

1. Participate in as Many HotRod events as Possible

Daily power tour activities.

Most venues have some sort of automotive activity every day…drag racing, autocross, dyno pulls, or more. These are free to participate in. Just make sure your car is ready (battery tied down, catch can for the radiator, and bring a helmet – Here’s some basic NHRA tech info if you need it ).

Vendor Giveaways

Vendors also have games, giveaways, and other fun stuff to participate in. One vendor was having a drawing to give away an EFI system. To enter you had to punch a card at their booth every day.

Other vendors give away things like commemorative magnets for each venue that fit together. If you made it to their table every day, you would have a complete set.

Special Paid HotRod Events

One of the extra paid events on Hot Rod Power Tour 2019 was getting to drive your car on track at Bristol Motor Speedway. Signups were sent out early by email ,and they sold out so quickly we missed it. Once we were there this seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime type moment that any car guy or girl wouldn’t want to miss.

Luckily someone invited us at the last minute and we got to experience the ride along on the 30 degree banked corners at Bristol.

The Burnout Contest

Hot Rod Power Tour always ends with some sort of burnout contest. If you’re up for it, make sure you’ve got some extra tires and try to get signed up early at the final venue.

BONUS: Ignore the Negativity on Facebook

One day we decided to check out the various HRPT Facebook groups to see if we were missing any extra events, open houses, or cool stops. What we found instead was just a lot of COMPLAINING.

If you spent any time in the Facebook groups, you would think all the hotels were terrible, everyone’s cars were stolen, the food was bad, all the cars were too new, everybody parks too close and door-dings you, and the vendors refused to give out any free stuff.

We do believe networking ahead of time online is a good idea, but we suggest ignoring Facebook altogether during the actual event. Who wants to spend that time staring at their phone anyway?

The Conclusion: You Should Go On Hot Rod Power Tour

Go. If you’re in to car stuff, you need to do it at least once. Take a car that’s fun and conversational. It doesn’t have to be nice or expensive. Part of the fun is the stories you have when it doesn’t go perfectly. You’ll regret it if you don’t.

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Thinking About Driving The Hot Rod Power Tour?

For the last 25 years hot rods, muscle cars, and street machines have gathered by the thousands each year for a test of man, machine, and the open road: The Hot Rod Power Tour .

If you haven’t run the Tour before, taking a favorite classic car across the country can raise some questions and eyebrows.

So what’s it really take to run the Tour?

For starters, check out the below video of a $1,000 Pontiac Firebird running 2019 Hot Rod Power Tour through breakdowns, rain, and some of the best times a person can have without the cops getting called…

It doesn’t take a particular kind of car or truck to run the tour — everything from supercharged street sweepers down to bone stock barn finds run the route every year. You’re going to see cracked paint, sedans, cheap tires, and Mexican blanket upholstery work pasted all over the lot at every stop.

The point is about driving your car, seeing new parts of America, and meeting more people that make being a car person so good.

Here’s one that nobody tells you: breaking down can be a really good time.

Whether it’s a routine flat tire, an unexpected failure, or the result of getting goaded into one of the tour’s epic hotel parking burnout contests, things break.

Invariably, total strangers will stop to loan time, tools, expertise, and even their own parts to keep you going. Some of the best friends and times on the Tour are people you didn’t know in places you’d never planned to be at 3 am.

• 3 Strangers, 1 Abandoned Pontiac Firebird, and 2,000 Miles to Glory

The Tour is much more than 7 parking lots too. Hot Rod goes the extra mile to scope out museums, roadside attractions, and cool local spots to get sandwiches and ice cream along the route.

Many of the stops on the tour include track rentals to run down the quarter-mile or try a hand at autocross during the day — that is if the back roads and manual steering haven’t worn you out already.

It can be done pretty cheaply, too. Sure, you’ll spend an extra $20 a day to fuel your dinosaur and it’s a few dollars a day to register for the week, but there’s no wrong way to run it.

While the cheapest hotels go pretty early, plenty of folks running the Tour try out local camping spots, AirBnb, or pick spots a few miles into the next day’s route for better rates and a chance at sleeping in.

So is Power Tour for you?

If you’re more worried about rock chips, melted plug wires, or saving it for the next guy, best keep it under the tarp and watch it all on Youtube later.

If feeling like Burt Reynolds, taking the back roads or enjoying your old car with new people sounds like a good time to you, then pack your good Zip-Ties and a spare screwdriver…

A Look Back at the 2019 HOT ROD Power Tour from Chevrolet Performance

The 2019 HOT ROD Power Tour covered seven cities in seven days and featured more than 6,000 vehicles on the weeklong road trip. Chevrolet Performance served as the presenting sponsor and was there for every step of the 1,500-mile journey. Take a look back at the stunning builds and interesting people on tour…

The 2020 Hot Rod Power Tour

When: June 7–June 13, 2020

Where: Summit Motorsports Park, OH to Alliant Energy Center, WI

The 26th HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance will continue in 2020 with exciting new features for auto enthusiasts worldwide, as the highly anticipated seven-day, seven-city journey is expected to bring together more than 6,000 vehicles and 100,000-plus spectators making this event the largest traveling car-show in the world!

The full list of 2020 HOT ROD Power Tour stops will include:

• KICKOFF on Sunday, June 7: Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio
• Monday, June 8: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton, Ohio
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• Wednesday, June 10: World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, St. Louis
• Thursday, June 11: State Farm Center, Champaign, Ill.
• Friday, June 12: Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, Iowa
• FINALE on Saturday, June 13: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisc.

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America's Largest Traveling Car Show with 6,000+ Custom Cars and Trucks will Visit Five cities in Five Days

Registration and event details available at  hotrodpowertour.us

LOS ANGELES , May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The legendary HOT ROD Power Tour Driven by Continental Tire is celebrating 30 years of hosting the country's most epic traveling car show at five venues across the Southeast and Midwest this June, including new stops at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. As America's largest traveling car show, more than 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes and models will be on display for tens of thousands of automotive enthusiasts during this milestone event. The five-city, five-day tour will feature over 1,000 miles of driving, with adrenaline-fueled events including drag racing, autocross and live entertainment. For registration and event details, visit hotrodpowertour.us .

HOT ROD Power Tour Driven by Continental Tire Schedule: The tour will tap into each city's long-standing history of automotive culture, winding through factories in America's heartland (General Motors, Ford) before culminating in Indianapolis – the racing capital of the world.

KICKOFF / Day 1 : Monday, June 10 – Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.

Day 2 : Tuesday, June 11 – Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn.

Day 3 : Wednesday, June 12 – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, Ky.

Day 4 : Thursday, June 13 – National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio

Day 5 : Friday, June 14 – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis

Registration Information and Spectator Tickets: All vehicles and spectators must pre-register before arriving at the first venue they attend. Spectators can come out and witness the HOT ROD Power Tour spectacle at no gate admission cost but must register for a free ticket at www.hotrodpowertour.us . Spectator parking is located away from the show grounds and parking charges may apply in some locations.

30 Years of HOT ROD Power Tour This year's 30 th HOT ROD Power Tour marks the start of a new era for HOT ROD, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023 with the launch of HOT ROD's digital archives and the HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began podcast. Founded in 1948, HOT ROD is the most recognized brand in the world of high-performance cars. Launched in 1995 by the HOT ROD magazine staff to personally connect with readers, HOT ROD Power Tour is widely considered to be the finest high-end, hot rod–based automotive tour in the world and has solidified its place as the must-attend event for hot rod enthusiasts.

Over the past three decades, this popular event for car and truck lovers has visited 37 U.S. states and covers an average of 1,000+ miles each year. Classics and hot rods travel city to city while performance car lovers and HOT ROD editors and photographers follow alongside the tour, all cruising through small town America like one big family reunion road trip. Participants can join for one day, two days, or all five days. Hot rod culture has defined decades of automotive customization, and now more than ever, hot rod fans are sharing their passion with new generations.

MotorTrend's 75 th Anniversary HOT ROD Power Tour's 30 th anniversary continues the celebration of MotorTrend's 75 th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1949, MotorTrend has become internationally recognized as the number one automotive media company. MotorTrend has been a thought-leader since its inception, and now as part of Warner Bros. Discovery, the brand continues to look toward the future of automotive innovation. Find more information about MotorTrend's 75 th anniversary and upcoming announcements here .

Connect: For more information, visit motortrend.com/events/hot-rod-power-tour/ ; or connect on Facebook ; X ; and Instagram .

About MotorTrend Group MotorTrend Group , a  Warner Bros. Discovery  company, is the world's largest automotive media group dedicated to introducing, inspiring, and intensifying people's passions for the motoring world. Comprising more than 50 iconic brands including MOTORTREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL and more, MotorTrend Group is the ultimate source of entertainment and information for both auto enthusiasts and car shoppers, with a monthly audience over 30 million in addition to over 70 million social followers. Featuring world-class automotive entertainment across the No. 1 television network for automotive fans, digital streaming channels, iconic events, the largest automotive social network, category-leading podcasts, over seven decades of print and digital editorial content, and cutting-edge resources for new car shoppers, MotorTrend embodies every corner of car culture. From electric vehicles to timeless classic customs, MotorTrend Group brings the latest motoring trends to fans of all generations.

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MOTORTREND CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF HOT ROD

WITH FIVE-CITY POWER TOUR EVENT, JUNE 12-16

– Continues 2023 HOT ROD 75th Celebration This Summer –

LOS ANGELES  —   MotorTrend Group , a   Warner Bros. Discovery  company, today announced the 2023 HOT ROD Power Tour in celebration of HOT ROD’s 75 th  anniversary. The HOT ROD Power Tour Driven By Continental Tire will be heading south to Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee visiting five cities over five days in June. As America’s largest traveling car show, more than 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes and models will be on display for tens of thousands of automotive enthusiasts. The tour will feature over 1,000 miles of driving, with high-octane events such as drag racing, autocross and live entertainment.

For information or to register for the 2023 HOT ROD Power Tour, please visit:  hotrodpowertour.us

“HOT ROD culture has defined generations of automotive customization and in 2023 we’re going into our biggest year ever for our 75 th  anniversary,” said Editor-in-Chief John McGann. “The HOT ROD Power Tour is a must for enthusiasts and new car fans alike, as we commemorate our history, define our future and share what classic car culture has to offer today’s car enthusiasts. As we evolve in the digital era by offering audiences decades of historic content in the palm of their hand and expand our live events, we invite everyone to come together in what unites us all – our shared love of cars.”

2023 HOT ROD Power Tour Locations:

• Day 1:  Monday, June 12 – Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Ga.
• Day 2:  Tuesday, June 13 – South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.
• Day 3:  Wednesday, June 14 – Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham, N.C.
• Day 4:  Thursday, June 15 — zMAX Dragway, Concord, N.C.
• Day 5:  Friday, June 16 – Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn.

Founded in 1948, HOT ROD is the most recognized brand in the world of high-performance cars. This year will be a special year for the brand, with numerous events planned throughout the United States in honor of 75 years of elevating hot rod car culture. In honor of its 75 th  anniversary, HOT ROD is now offering  free access  to more than seven decades of its prized archival content, including a digital version of every HOT ROD   issue published prior to 2022. The digital archive contains more than 900 magazines totaling more than 128,000 pages of content, taking readers from the early days of organized racing on the dry lake beds through the horsepower wars of the ‘60s to present day, with features on new cars, new engines, and new trends just as they were covered by the leading authority on high-performance vehicles at the time.

Additional information about other upcoming HOT ROD 75 th  events will be shared by MotorTrend Group throughout the year.

About HOT ROD

HOT ROD has been the most recognized brand in the world of high-performance cars since the iconic American magazine was founded in 1948. Today, the authoritative HOT ROD media footprint includes the HOT ROD Network on MotorTrend.com; the two largest events of their kind, HOT ROD Power Tour and HOT ROD Drag Week; plus Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, and HOT ROD Garage shows on MotorTrend+, the only subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world.

About MotorTrend Group

MotorTrend Group , a  Warner Bros. Discovery  company, is the world’s largest automotive media

Group dedicated to introducing, inspiring and intensifying people’s passions for the motoring world. Comprised of more than 50 iconic brands including MOTORTREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL, TOP GEAR AMERICA and more, MotorTrend Group is the ultimate source of entertainment and information for both auto enthusiasts and car shoppers, with a monthly audience of more than 26 million and over 110 million social followers. Featuring world-class automotive entertainment across the No. 1 television network for automotive fans, digital streaming channels including MotorTrend FAST TV, iconic events, the largest automotive social network, over seven decades of print and digital editorial content and cutting-edge resources for new car shoppers, MotorTrend embodies every corner of car culture. From electric vehicles to timeless classic customs, MotorTrend Group brings the latest motoring trends to fans of all generations.

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Celebrating 30 years in 2024, the HOT ROD Power Tour has revealed the schedule for the five-day tour through the Southeast and Midwest this June.

The traveling car show draws over 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes and models, and will feature over 1,000 miles of driving, drag racing, autocross, live entertainment and more.

"Anticipation is soaring for HOT ROD Power Tour 2024, marking its remarkable 30th anniversary, and each year just keeps getting better," said HOT ROD Editor-in-Chief John McGann. "This year's route is poised to take us on an unforgettable journey with thrilling roads winding through the scenic beauty of our country. The camaraderie, the passion for automobiles, and the sheer joy of the open road—these elements make this event truly special. I'm eager to hit the road once more."

The five-stop tour will begin on June 10 at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and conclude on June 14 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana.

HOT ROD Power Tour 2024 Schedule

• Day 1 : Monday, June 10 – Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.
• Day 2 : Tuesday, June 11 – Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn.
• Day 3 : Wednesday, June 12 – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, Ky.
• Day 4 : Thursday, June 13 – National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio
• Day 5 : Friday, June 14 – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis

More details for the 2024 HOT ROD Drag Week are expected at a later date.

For more information, visit  hotrodpowertour.us .

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HOT ROD Power Tour, originally scheduled for August 23-29, and  has been cancelled for 2020 due to the ongoing prevalence of COVID-19 and safety restrictions in the different event locations. The HOT ROD staff has explored every avenue to ensure the safety of this event and at this time is unable to proceed in 2020 out of public safety concerns for our participants, sponsors, and staff. Safety will always be our #1 priority at all events. We look forward to returning in 2021 to continue the tradition of the world’s largest traveling car show and the competition for the world’s fastest street car.

“For years, HOT ROD Power Tour and HOT ROD Drag week have been essential events on the gearhead’s calendar, and we look forward to them all year,” said HOT ROD Editor-in-Chief John McGann. “We at HOT ROD share in the disappointment that the events are unable to happen this year. However, we are now looking forward to making the 2021 events the best ever.”

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Atlanta Motor Speedway

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