2015 Hot Rod Power Tour

[Gratefuldiver]

Dates and locations (except one) are posted. Price seems a bit more this year then previous years

http://www.hotrod.com/news/hot-rod-power-tour-2015-dates-locations-registration-and-faq/?adbid=10152426024527540&adbpl=fb&adbpr=13601527539&sm_id=social_aumohotrodsshub_default_20141210_3704 2807

What are the HOT ROD Power Tour dates and cities for 2015?
June 6 – Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin
June 7 – Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois
June 8 – Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison, Illinois (St. Louis)
June 9 – Memphis International Raceway, Memphis, Tennessee
June 10 – Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover / Birmingham, Alabama
June 11 - TBD
June 12 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
June 13 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center – LONG HAULERS ONLY*
*Saturday, June 13th, is not open to the general public. The venue will only open for the Hot Rod Power Tour Long Hauler ceremony.

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[JLMounce]

I'd really love to attend one of these, but I just can't justify it living out West.

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

^I'm in the same boat. I love a good road trip, but to have to do a roadtrip, to get to the roadtrip, then have another roadtrip to get back home to AZ is quite a strain for me financially and time-wise.

[WallaceMFG]

Please let there be a Power Tour on the West side of the country for once!

[hifi875]

not crazy about the venues because they are all repeats of stops in the past few years, but ill prolly do the whole thing for the 3rd year in a row. Wished it would of headed west, but everyone says no one would go. i say bs. they would.

[DesertFox]

^I'm in the same boat. I love a good road trip, but to have to do a roadtrip, to get to the roadtrip, then have another roadtrip to get back home to AZ is quite a strain for me financially and time-wise.
Its a strain for most people. Power Tour is on my bucket list, but probably not this year. To be honest, I have a hard time getting excited about a lot of those stops..
I have no idea why they think no one would show up to a west coast power tour...

[Reckn8]

To my Phoenix AZ friends. Power Tour is NEVER coming west. Yes, it's a long haul but when you get 2 guys in a car you can cover a lot of miles to get to the start and get home. It is a get car trip. I have broke down more times than I want to admit to but am still going again this year. Hopefully I won't hit a dear this year and can drive home!

[Gratefuldiver]

Ya these are all repeat stops. I figured it would be little different once family events or what ever they where called for the boot last year. The Dells was a mess!

If I had to guess I'd say they do the auto cross at gateway. The other venues seem a little small for it but who knows

[Evldoer]

After all the BS we had to deal with last year, I'm not doing the whole tour for 2015. All the repeat stops are getting old. I'm about seeing new scenery, not revisiting places I've been to in the last 3 years. The show at Champaign IL didn't impress me at all 3 years ago with all the cars scattered the way they were. And the stop in Madison IL (St Louis)? I hope things have calmed down some when the tour rolls into town come June!!
Hopefully the 2016 tour has some better venues. I'm with the guys that want to see the tour go WEST!!

[Gratefuldiver]

After all the BS we had to deal with last year, I'm not doing the whole tour for 2015. All the repeat stops are getting old. I'm about seeing new scenery, not revisiting places I've been to in the last 3 years. The show at Champaign IL didn't impress me at all 3 years ago with all the cars scattered the way they were. And the stop in Madison IL (St Louis)? I hope things have calmed down some when the tour rolls into town come June!! Hopefully the 2016 tour has some better venues. I'm with the guys that want to see the tour go WEST!!

Im assuming you are talking about the Ferguson thing. I cant see any of those protesters going to the race track, let alone 7 months from now. But who knows, you cant fix stupid.

[So Cal Camaro]

The locations this year are not interesting, same ol stuff...move off the same stops & areas, I'm with the others that want new scenery. This year I am hitting a smaller tour that is a group who I met on Power Tour, they are hitting some National Parks in September...check out Western Scenic Tour on their Facebook page

[FANTM58]

Thats one event im gonna make happen !
finish up my car this winter, and me and my 2 boys
will make the long haul from Denver, Co
thats the plan anyway !!!!

[Bryansgarage]

Totally awesome news on the 2015 HRPT. Is anyone interested in caravanning from either Toronto or Calgary? We have groups leaving from both points to start the tour. We are just starting to plan the trip so nothing is firm yet. If you have never done the Tour, it is fantastic, great people and a great time, well worth the effort.

[will69camaro]

I've been twice and hope this is my third long haul. It's about the cars and the people. I could care less about the stops. AZ isn't too bad a haul. I drove to FL to start one that ended on Detroit. Definitely have to go at least once!

I do wish it would go west though. They have cruising the coast on the south side and run through the hills on the easy side. West coast needs something besides all the good coastline scenery and weather!

[vintageracer]

The locations this year are not interesting, same ol stuff...move off the same stops & areas,

I certainly agree same ole stops.

Having said that it is very difficult just a find new venues that can accommodate a group this size AND that are available on consecutive days in June when the Tour traditionally happens. The logistics of putting together the tour are not easy particularly when everybody wants different "scenery" every year.

Maybe it is time to go West just once however I can see where the logistics and distance between venues would be a real problem. A 300 mile day on the tour is tough much less 350+ miles. Especially with 2000 cars, 2 lane roads, breakdowns, stops for lunch and activities along the road a 300 mile 5 hour drive easily turns into an 8+ hour drive and then you have very little time at the venue as the day there typically ends at about 6:00 PM.

After all the tour really is about the people and the cars not the venue. More miles each day means less time to interact with people, less time to see the cars and meet new friends. I am amazed they go as many miles as they do.

And yes I have "Long Hauled" many times!

[MarkM66]

Power-Tour got to big to have the more interesting stops like it use to. Now it has to be all big venues. The Gateway location is horrible for such an event IMO.

[GrabberGT]

I certainly agree same ole stops.

Having said that it is very difficult just a find new venues that can accommodate a group this size AND that are available on consecutive days in June when the Tour traditionally happens. The logistics of putting together the tour are not easy particularly when everybody wants different "scenery" every year.

Maybe it is time to go West just once however I can see where the logistics and distance between venues would be a real problem. A 300 mile day on the tour is tough much less 350+ miles. Especially with 2000 cars, 2 lane roads, breakdowns, stops for lunch and activities along the road a 300 mile 5 hour drive easily turns into an 8+ hour drive and then you have very little time at the venue as the day there typically ends at about 6:00 PM.

After all the tour really is about the people and the cars not the venue. More miles each day means less time to interact with people, less time to see the cars and meet new friends. I am amazed they go as many miles as they do.

And yes I have "Long Hauled" many times!

Just some thoughts:

Sounds like the heard could use some thinning out to me. Its too easy to put together a long hauler now days. If it were about the long hauler registrations for the event, then this might be acceptable. But being that its more about the draw of spectators and fresh daily entries for advertising, then you still have to rely on visiting highly populated areas. You go much further west of the Mississippi, and the population centers begin to spread out pretty quick.

Maybe they should stay where they are but cover more distance between venues with multiple check in stops along the way. This thins out the caravan and offers multiple places for spectators to come out and see the cars.

[blznnp]

Gonna be driving from Salt Lake City for this years power tour. This will be my first, so the scenery will be new to me. Excited to see how my car does over the 4100 miles or so.

[syborg tt]

I will be going again this year with my nephew. Mike & his son will also be going with us.


Can't wait !!!

[Gratefuldiver]

The Gateway location is horrible for such an event IMO.

Curious why you feel that way. It's pretty easy to get in and out. Of course I'm a little bias being that its my home track

[Takid455]

Curious as to what the typical speeds are for the PT? Being all back roads Im guessing 45-60? Any places to open up or cruise? I'm sure there are short bust here an there but inquiring about long stretches.

[Gratefuldiver]

Sometimes you HAVE to run 75-80 to make the next stop lol

[will69camaro]

Yea often times if you want any time at the event, you have to do ~75+mph and leave at a decent time to get there.

[CarlC]

There is a "Tour" coming west!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/2015route_zpsfe6716ff-1.png (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/carlc6/media/2015route_zpsfe6716ff.png.html)

[will69camaro]

I wish my car would be done in time for One Lap of America...There are several events I hope to hit in my car someday; Power Tour (Long Haul), One Lap of America, Drag Week, Cruising the Coast and Run Through The Hills...

Someday...

[Bigblue73]

Curious why you feel that way. It's pretty easy to get in and out. Of course I'm a little bias being that its my home track

No freaking Shade! It's fine for the race track but as far as a hang out goes, the blacktop is brutal in the fine midwest heat.

[jeff s]

I'm doing the whole thing again this year. Last time I did the whole thing was 2010.
Not sure which car yet.

[XTRMEASURES]

Power Tour (Long Haul), One Lap of America, Drag Week, Cruising the Coast and Run Through The Hills...

Now that's a bucket list... I would add LSFest to that list but ive been to the 2014 event so i can scratch it off my list.

[rickpaw]

Dates and locations (except one) are posted. Price seems a bit more this year then previous years

http://www.hotrod.com/news/hot-rod-power-tour-2015-dates-locations-registration-and-faq/?adbid=10152426024527540&adbpl=fb&adbpr=13601527539&sm_id=social_aumohotrodsshub_default_20141210_3704 2807

What are the HOT ROD Power Tour dates and cities for 2015?
June 6 – Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin
June 7 – Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois
June 8 – Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison, Illinois (St. Louis)
June 9 – Memphis International Raceway, Memphis, Tennessee
June 10 – Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover / Birmingham, Alabama
June 11 - TBD
June 12 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
June 13 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center – LONG HAULERS ONLY*
*Saturday, June 13th, is not open to the general public. The venue will only open for the Hot Rod Power Tour Long Hauler ceremony.

Read more: http://www.hotrod.com/news/hot-rod-power-tour-2015-dates-locations-registration-and-faq/?adbid=10152426024527540&adbpl=fb&adbpr=13601527539&sm_id=social_aumohotrodsshub_default_20141210_3704 2807#ixzz3LWVXS2LU
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Newbie question. So for booking the hotels, I should check in at the dates/locations shown and check out the following day to drive to the next venue?

[vintageracer]

There is a "Tour" coming west!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/2015route_zpsfe6716ff-1.png (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/carlc6/media/2015route_zpsfe6716ff.png.html)


The Power Tour takes a MINIMUM of 8-10 LONG days to run the long haul on the Power Tour and the Power Tour is only 7 days and 6 stops. Don't forget you gotta get there and then get home!

The Tire Rack one lap this long would take a good 16-20 days to do the whole thing. Not real feasible for many people in this day and time to run the whole thing. Great spectator event if you want to hit the race track close to you to see the cars.

[PhillipM]

Newbie question. So for booking the hotels, I should check in at the dates/locations shown and check out the following day to drive to the next venue?

Tu-

I'm not going this year but every year I've gone they had a hotel site that you went to and picked youre hotel for each night. Made it fast and super easy. I suggest doing that.

[manOwar]

We're doing the Long Haul this year... Driving up to Madison from Florida.

Was hoping the '66 would be done but it won't... Taking the Boss this year, the '66 next year!!!

[Hiredhelp]

I was a long hauler in 2004, a great experience!

This year it just so happens to end in my back yard! I pass Lamar Dixon every day on my way to work.

Southern Louisiana food is reason alone to go on this tour! hehe!

[BayouSS]

We're doing the Long Haul this year... Driving up to Madison from Florida.

Was hoping the '66 would be done but it won't... Taking the Boss this year, the '66 next year!!!


We are also doing the Long Haul and taking the Boss, maybe the Nova next year.

[T.B]

Lamar Dixon that's my back yard, and I'm not going to have a car ready uuuuggghhhh!!!!

[Bryansgarage]

Can't wait, this year will be awesome. It's all about new/old friends, cars and driving............the venues are important but not everything. We have groups leaving from both Calgary and Toronto if anyone is interested in joining us.

[Bryansgarage]

Here is the email received yesterday.


Dear Registered Participant,

First and foremost, THANK YOU all for your patience in regards to Hot Rod Power Tour’s Stop #6 on June 11th. We are pleased to inform you that the tour will be at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, MS, on that day. Quite a few of you did surmise it would be in that neck of the woods. Good guessing!

Route/Driving Directions – we’ve had a few emails regarding where someone can find the HRPT route. We will post the actual driving directions in the Hot Rod Power Tour section of hotrod.com about a month before the event. Printed copies will also be available at credential pick up and at the main stage each day.

Again, thank you so much for your patience while we finalized Stop #6!

[XTRMEASURES]

Is it ok if my wife and i take my 2013 GMC truck?? I was hoping to have something old to drive but not this year....

[rickpaw]

Is it ok if my wife and i take my 2013 GMC truck?? I was hoping to have something old to drive but not this year....

Yup, absolutely. I took my 2012 F150 during 2012 tour, since I was picking up a 68 Mustang on the way back. I saw everything on 4 wheels, including Huyndai's, Honda's, and a blacked out Prius.

[XTRMEASURES]

That's good to know.... Thanks

[AmKenpo1]

It looks like Strange Engineering will have our display Bus be at the Champaign and Madison Il. stops. Since that is my Birthday I have scheduled vacation time to attend at least two stops.
I'm trying to talk the power that be to let me take one of our test cars, 2001 Trans Am or 2010 Supercharged Camaro. Super excited for this.
Hopefully I don't break anything at the Gladiator Assault run the weekend before.

Wil.

[Windycity1]

Power Tour (Long Haul), One Lap of America, Drag Week, Cruising the Coast and Run Through The Hills...

Now that's a bucket list... I would add LSFest to that list but ive been to the 2014 event so i can scratch it off my list.

That's a good bucket list. I long hauled the Power Tour in 2011 and 2012. I think Drag week will be next.

[DewChugr]

After all the BS we had to deal with last year, I'm not doing the whole tour for 2015. All the repeat stops are getting old. I'm about seeing new scenery, not revisiting places I've been to in the last 3 years. The show at Champaign IL didn't impress me at all 3 years ago with all the cars scattered the way they were. And the stop in Madison IL (St Louis)? I hope things have calmed down some when the tour rolls into town come June!! Hopefully the 2016 tour has some better venues. I'm with the guys that want to see the tour go WEST!! The Champaign stop is at the junior college and not at the U of I. I hope it means less walking, but we'll see. They have a lot of parking lot space but it is spread out around the school. I would expect it to be concentrated in the lots on the North side (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parkland+College/@40.1317952,-88.2912597,944m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x880cda81cf955607:0x48e13 6ac61e8b029) since the auto tech is on that side. It's nice for me because I live across the street from it. The autocross will be fine there, they have races there several times a year. Check out the auto tech class facilities there, really nice. If you have any questions about the are feel free to email me at my username @ yahoo mail. I posted a bit of info in this thread (http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/92509-hot-rod-power-tour.html) on classicoldsmobiles.

[b00sted]

New guy here.. Just starting my touring car but will be on the tour from Hoover on.. I hope to get to see and meet allot of you. Here is a shot of my car....You see me say high.. Always love to see what other cars and get Ideas...


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[cactuss4]

There is a "Tour" coming west!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/01/2015route_zpsfe6716ff-1.png (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/carlc6/media/2015route_zpsfe6716ff.png.html)

Looks like its' coming to the midwest maybe. But that's not really the West

[rickpaw]

Here's my ride for the tour. We will be leaving from Houston for Memphis stop to Baton Rouge Monday, June 8.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/P1020132_zpsnkqfvkbc-1.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/rickpaw/media/67%20Firebird%20LS%20swap/P1020132_zpsnkqfvkbc.jpg.html)

Hope to see/meet some of you guys on the tour.

[Z06vet]

Those wheels looks awesome on the bird. Hope we can link up on the tour
Scott

[Gratefuldiver]

Any word on Auto X location yet? They did the drive through or practice run of the PT last week so they have to have an idea.

[Z06vet]

Birmingham has always had one, but I'd heard nothing of it as of yet.

[rickpaw]

Those wheels looks awesome on the bird. Hope we can link up on the tour
Scott

Likewise Scott. I'll pm you my # once the date is near.

Tu

[CarlC]

Depends on logistics. One Lap for me is eight days away from home this year, six vacation daysb with the car being shipped. Add on three days if driving round trip from the west coast.




The Power Tour takes a MINIMUM of 8-10 LONG days to run the long haul on the Power Tour and the Power Tour is only 7 days and 6 stops. Don't forget you gotta get there and then get home!

The Tire Rack one lap this long would take a good 16-20 days to do the whole thing. Not real feasible for many people in this day and time to run the whole thing. Great spectator event if you want to hit the race track close to you to see the cars.

[biggerman]

I'll be there from Memphis on, Representing the Wounded Warrior Garage.
113286
http://WoundedWarriorGarage.org

I'll be in the Elky again, Cruisin, Autocrossing and perhaps even making a pass down the strip.
113287

[eric1967]

Has anybody heard where the autocross will be?

[Richard454]

I'll be there from Memphis on, Representing the Wounded Warrior Garage.
113286
http://WoundedWarriorGarage.org

I'll be in the Elky again, Cruisin, Autocrossing and perhaps even making a pass down the strip.
113287


Hey Vince-

Nice to meet you last year -even though you claim Scott as a friend!!!:headbang:

My 71 is not finished - so I'll be back this year in the 73 again. Doing the Longhaul again- fortunately this year I will have slept before hitting the road!!!

Richard



Finishing up the oil change and wax off-

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[Mr Nick]

This is all I can find. I have heard rumors of an autocross at the first stop in Madison, WI.


There will be drag racing fun runs on the June 8 stop at Gateway Motorsports Park and on June 9 at Memphis International Raceway. Past cruise night experiences have included autocrosses, bands, drive-in movies, or special prize giveaways. The beauty of Hot Rod Power Tour is that no two days are alike!

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[biggerman]

Richard,

I look forward to seeing you. We are trying to get the Camaro all dialed in this week, as Scott says he is long hauling. I can only afford the last four stops, but I am going to make the most of it. I plan on Auto-crossing and drag racing at the venues that offer it. Keep an eye on Jones for me, he has not had good luck with transmissions this year.

Vince



Hey Vince-

Nice to meet you last year -even though you claim Scott as a friend!!!:headbang:

My 71 is not finished - so I'll be back this year in the 73 again. Doing the Longhaul again- fortunately this year I will have slept before hitting the road!!!

Richard



Finishing up the oil change and wax off-

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/17963713776_3137ca0533_h-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tnoJg3)DSCN5203 (https://flic.kr/p/tnoJg3) by Richard Hayes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123721740@N04/), on Flickr

[E.rodz]

it will be a small miracle to get my whole list of modifications and upgrades so it will one way or another be going in a couple of days! I hope!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/06/DSC_1371_zpsunfhk5tq-1.jpg (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/erodz/media/63%20belair%20build/DSC_1371_zpsunfhk5tq.jpg.html)