Any Ideas on where the Hot rod Powertour 2012 is going???

[ClarkMotorsports]

Does anybody know where the Hotrod Powertour is going next year?
Any ideas?

[Chevrolaine]

Detroit to Dallas has been confirmed. The stops in between will be announced later.

[ClarkMotorsports]

Nice. Thanks

[SRD art]

Is that for 2012?

I've been kinda outta the loop for the last few years- didn't they used to go from Cali to Florida?

[ClarkMotorsports]

Yes, This is for 2012 Weve did the power tour several times. The Power Tour did go from Coast to Coast when it first began. But people were complaining about driving 600 miles a day so they cut back on the mileage.

[gearheads78]

detroit to dallas has been confirmed..


hell yea!!!!

[PT Sportwagon]

Yes, This is for 2012 Weve did the power tour several times. The Power Tour did go from Coast to Coast when it first began. But people were complaining about driving 600 miles a day so they cut back on the mileage.

People just wimped out and whined that there trailer queen turned 10 day driver wouldn't make it.

[SRD art]

People just wimped out and whined that there trailer queen turned 10 day driver wouldn't make it.

Lol!

[Chevrolaine]

People just wimped out and whined that there trailer queen turned 10 day driver wouldn't make it.

Actually the support in the Midwest was much greater than when they had it coast to coast. Sponsors like people and they simply get more people when it's held in the Midwest. It's a demographics thing...more people...more cars. : )

[wmhjr]

People just wimped out and whined that there trailer queen turned 10 day driver wouldn't make it.

I think that's a pretty broad statement and not real accurate. My understanding is that it's a function of time/attendance. I have zero doubts that my "trailer queen" would be perfectly fine for whatever distance you want to throw at it (assuming you can pay for the fuel :) ). I have more doubts that I can free up enough time to first drive all the way from the east coast to get to the start on the west coast, do the route to the finish which might end up 600 miles away, then drive that last 600 miles to my home. Unless you're fortunate enough to be independently wealthy or retired, that makes for a pretty difficult proposition.

Shortening up the route allowed more people to get involved - which obviously is of huge importance considering the declining support. It also made logistics far easier, which further contributed to the likelihood that the event will continue rather than being scrapped.

[CraigMorrison]

Actually the support in the Midwest was much greater than when they had it coast to coast. Sponsors like people and they simply get more people when it's held in the Midwest. It's a demographics thing...more people...more cars. : )

You are spot on - had a discussion with the folks that organize it and this it completely true. Also logistics would be a challenge getting that many people out to the West Coast. With the size it is now, a lot of places just couldn't handle the number people of looking for rooms.

[Bigblue73]

Any idea who a city would contact to become eligible to host a stop on the Power Tour? Is it Special Events or Hot Rod themselves? I would like to see the tour to come through Missouri and Stop at Kaufman Field (KC Royals) or ArrowHead (KC Chiefs) in Kansas City. The two sites are together and absolutely monstrous - more than capable of handling an event with activities like an autocross. I probably would draw more fans than a Royals game....sorry for the dig - but its true.

Another spot is the Kansas Speedway - Just 30 miles past the two above. Big Place with lots of Hotels and Restaurants.....Very safe area!

[malibu9in]

hell yea!!!!
mabye Ill get to see you again?!!!

[trapin]

You know what would be interesting to see is a "How To" of the Hot Rod Power Tour. What I'm getting at is....what is the best way to approach the event from a logistics perspective. For example, I imagine you want to pack light (for both you and your passenger) since I imagine it's just your classic car along for the ride and trunk room and weight are an issue. Hotels; go cheap or not? How many friends to bring. Chase vehicle with tools? How many days does it take in total? Other considerations, etc.

I would absolutely love to do this some day but my gosh does it sound like a huge commitment. First you have to commit at least 8 or 9 days to it (which would mean 5 to 7 vacation days). Then the money comes in (hotels, gas, food, misc.) and that could be anywhere around $1000, maybe more. Lastly, you have to find someone who wants to go along and is willing to make the same sacrifices because who the hell would want to be on that thing alone for the full duration (especially if you don't know anyone else on it)?

It all seems so daunting.

[thedodgeboys]

You know what would be interesting to see is a "How To" of the Hot Rod Power Tour. What I'm getting at is....what is the best way to approach the event from a logistics perspective. For example, I imagine you want to pack light (for both you and your passenger) since I imagine it's just your classic car along for the ride and trunk room and weight are an issue. Hotels; go cheap or not? How many friends to bring. Chase vehicle with tools? How many days does it take in total? Other considerations, etc.

I would absolutely love to do this some day but my gosh does it sound like a huge commitment. First you have to commit at least 8 or 9 days to it (which would mean 5 to 7 vacation days). Then the money comes in (hotels, gas, food, misc.) and that could be anywhere around $1000, maybe more. Lastly, you have to find someone who wants to go along and is willing to make the same sacrifices because who the hell would want to be on that thing alone for the full duration (especially if you don't know anyone else on it)?

It all seems so daunting.

You will make friends on the tour so if you cant find a copilot don't sweat it. My first one I did alone so I could do what I wanted when I wanted worked pretty good and gave me an idea of what to expect. (took my 09 challenger srt for comfort) this year I took my 70 challenger and had a blast and a plan 10 days 4000 miles $900 in gas $800 for hotels $300 for food. took my son in law now he wants to build a hot rod and drive it. :)

you will enjoy it!

[ClarkMotorsports]

Actually the support in the Midwest was much greater than when they had it coast to coast. Sponsors like people and they simply get more people when it's held in the Midwest. It's a demographics thing...more people...more cars. : )

I think that it would be great if one of the stops would be St Louis Missouri, We really enjoyed the facility there. And I think that there will be alot more attendance this year because the tour isnt favoring any particular coast but going straight through the middle of the country. CANT WAIT!!!!

[7T3Z28]

Any idea who a city would contact to become eligible to host a stop on the Power Tour? Is it Special Events or Hot Rod themselves? I would like to see the tour to come through Missouri and Stop at Kaufman Field (KC Royals) or ArrowHead (KC Chiefs) in Kansas City. The two sites are together and absolutely monstrous - more than capable of handling an event with activities like an autocross. I probably would draw more fans than a Royals game....sorry for the dig - but its true.

Another spot is the Kansas Speedway - Just 30 miles past the two above. Big Place with lots of Hotels and Restaurants.....Very safe area! There are a couple of requirements to become a venue. one is a place that can hold up to 4,000 cars. Usually it is 200 to 250 miles between venues, altho in 2011 some were close to 300 miles in a day, which was a bit too long on the road. Also there is usually some sponsor near by. As for suggestions for 2012, hot Rod have a thread going for it http://forums.hotrod.com/70/8781459/power-tour/2012-hot-rod-power-tour-route/index.html you can go over there an post your suggestion.

[7T3Z28]

You will make friends on the tour so if you cant find a copilot don't sweat it. My first one I did alone so I could do what I wanted when I wanted worked pretty good and gave me an idea of what to expect. (took my 09 challenger srt for comfort) this year I took my 70 challenger and had a blast and a plan 10 days 4000 miles $900 in gas $800 for hotels $300 for food. took my son in law now he wants to build a hot rod and drive it. :)

you will enjoy it! I've wanted to do the power tour since I first heard about it, life, job kids got in my way. I was finally able to go in 2010. I agree with making friends, I met a bunch of people on Bangshift.com, they had information similar to what you posted. Also they pick a hotel and all get together at night. Good time, trading stories, fixing cars. I was asked who I was going with, I did get a few strange looks when i said "Friends I met on line" but they were all good people.
Planning the trip does take quite a bit when it come to vacations and such.
It is hard to explain the good times you will have, everyone is willing to help you if something breaks. When we were at Coco Beach, a friends of mines Fury had a starter issues, he fixed that & while we were troubleshooting the electric problem, someone pulled up to jump start him, an then when he realized it was his voltage regulator, people who were just standing there, pulled out their phone, call Advance auto to see if the has the part, Advance said the closest part was in Titusville.
Someone else called Autozone & they had the part but could not deliver it, we used a GPS to find the store & he jumper-ed the voltage regulator & drove over & got the new part & he was back at the hotel in less that an hour.

[vintageracer]

Long Hauling on the PT is a Blast!!!! It is also a BIG time and financial commitment.

Expect to typically travel to and arrive in the host starting city on Friday. The big show at the start city is Saturday. You will end at the last venue the following Friday and then attend the Long Hauler's Only function on Saturday morning. Everything with that is typically done by 12:00 noon. Then it is time to drive home. That could be 1 to 2 days depending upon where you live in relation to the PT end venue. That's a minimum of 8-10 days to be a long hauler!

As stated earlier with the Midwest locations the PT has had as many as 2500+ long haulers. That's fantastic participation for a week long tour. 250-350 miles a day is PLENTY if you want to enjoy each the trip enjoy PT stop and see the cars, hooters and Women of Wal Mart at each venue. The cars change everyday as day-trippers join and leave the tour daily. As much fun as the cross country PT sounds it was and is brutal. 500-600 miles a day is no fun and just an exercise in driving. The current 1500-2000 mile PT are fun and manageable.

Expect $1500.00 in expenses for food, hotel and travel expenses. Yes it can be completed cheaper if the Sex Motel is your choice of a crash pad, you bring food along the whole way and generally play poor boy. Half the fun of the tour is ENJOYING the sites, sounds, food, unique experiences and the destinations along the way. This is one of those trips that spending that extra $500 really makes the trip fun since it is the people that make the tour fun. Part of that fun is eating out, dining and drinking with your friends.

Detroit to Dallas sounds like fun!

[73z-6sp]

bhnjmk,

[MonzaRacer]

Well gentlemen, when it comes to CHEAP power touring me and my buddy saw it happening in 97,,,,something like right after Christmas 96, and his parents had started a store locally and he had started messing with those powdered wax candle kits from
Wal MArt, and was making them for fun, had gotten friend to buy one to freshen up house(2 dogs and cat in house) So I show up with HRM. Was driving my 70 BBC Monte at time, also had bought a 71 in fall, so I had dream of two car rally, but ice storm shortly after making plas blew that and 71 MC got nod, and even had new engine for the trip.
He was selling candles, I had better idea for was supply (Gulf Canning wax) till my mom said she had place at work she could get cangle making supplies.
Well time went on and it got closer, I made plans and car was getting ready(ie new tires, checking brakes, alignment etc,,,it was my DD)So I had about $100 saved, he had about $130 and we took off for St Louis MO. Drove straight through from Loogootee IN, had clothes, coolers, tools and expectations ready. nearly got lost but found it at the Zoo. I still have my signed copy of HRM with the Boyd built 57 Chevy, he let me start it and sit in it,
Great guy regardless of other accounts, talked to Bret Voekel and he was talking about "sneezing" the blower in Colorado or heading up the hills and bending connecting rods. WE got hats, T-shirts, goody bags, food.
HAd a blast and thought we had shot or wad so to speak, as we were not sure if we could make it past Springfield Ill. Well we decided to stay at local Super 8, and I found out about the VIP card, sign up and pay for room by check, and cash it for another $50 a night! SCORE!!!!
So I got room for there, remember another of our good friends in the car industry who passed Jeff Moses (boy him and Todd Gartshore must be have a killer time in Heaven especially with all the big names that have went before, thing non stop racing, no brake fade and perfect traction !) we met hime when he and others were working on the GTO in the parking lot.
Remember kid, maybe 9 or 10, walking up and loving the car. All cars really. Heck me and my buddy Paul talked at length with him, about our low buck plan for the trip. The kid was so excited when car was down and fixed, he gave kid the royal tour, gave him the stop specific shirt off his back (that and he had took it off to keep it from getting dirty and he was hot,,, had on 2 shirts (?) at that time).
He let kid sit in the GTO. Heck I think that kid was more excited that I was to meet Boyd.
WE set off for Springfield, and are near the turn off but almost lost. We see the Mothers car hauling a$$ and me and buddy look at each other and say" follow him"!
Well we make it to Springfield Ill at the Rock and Roll Hardees. We part and Joe Elmore and whats his name, the big guy who hosted Hot Rod TV were working on the big guys Chevelle, he had burned a wheel bearing up. WE gwt up to the Hardees and Jeff is "buying" participants lunch at Hardees ( oh God the mock horror Jeff made out at paying the bill there,,,HILLARIOUS!) We ate, chatted, made rounds as each stop the vendors had different give outs etc.
THEN the burn outs started out on road shut down in front of Hardees,,,,so much fun watching. Heck even St Charles DARE cop car came out and did a burn out. it went on till one guy nearly lost it and almost crashed, then it broke up.
Buddy used his credit card for motel as no Super8 in Springfield, we get up and head for northern Ill near Il/IN/MI border stop, we then stayed for food, and give outs then took off for Dyers IN and south to I65 to go home.
WE made it half way home and had to stop at a Super 8. But it was good time had by all, way cool fun and awesome friends.
I did spring "west coast tour" in 98 , after having swapped in a LT4 HOT roller and my super tweaked Qjet, wound up near where my cousin lived in Chicago as that tour was , for me, Indy, then over to Ill all the way up to Tinley partk after a late stop at new Route 66 dragway, missed the "cruise" down the new track. Was thinking about calling my cousin Stacy who lived in Chicago, too bad I didnt as he was terminally ill with non Hodgkins Lymphoma and died like a month later, oh and July 3 was his 44th birthday, oh well best laid plans.
We hit 98 East Coast power tour, I hit 99, 2000, 01 and we hit 05 also.
We always did it on the cheap, 97 we started with $100 in my pocket, and my buddy had $130. I figured a check from St louis woulny hit till friday pay check so the VIP card let me "beat" it to the bank in 97.
Fu ncan be had on the cheap. Too bad gas is such a bitch now, and ya gotta have credit cards to reserve rooms and such.
But it can be done on cheap, not long hall, just have fun.

[BulldawgMusclecars]

I know GM is a major sponsor, but I'd really prefer a Tour that stayed out of Michigan and Ohio. The roads aren't very conducive to cars with low profile tires.

[PhillipM]

Any idea who a city would contact to become eligible to host a stop on the Power Tour? Is it Special Events or Hot Rod themselves? I would like to see the tour to come through Missouri and Stop at Kaufman Field (KC Royals) or ArrowHead (KC Chiefs) in Kansas City. The two sites are together and absolutely monstrous - more than capable of handling an event with activities like an autocross. I probably would draw more fans than a Royals game....sorry for the dig - but its true.

Another spot is the Kansas Speedway - Just 30 miles past the two above. Big Place with lots of Hotels and Restaurants.....Very safe area!

I swear we've stopped there before...

[wmhjr]

I know GM is a major sponsor, but I'd really prefer a Tour that stayed out of Michigan and Ohio. The roads aren't very conducive to cars with low profile tires.

Heck, after driving them with my rig to motor state, I'd say they're no good for trucks and trailers! I thought pa roads were bad. It should be a crime for them to charge a penny of tolls.

[MarkM66]

I swear we've stopped there before...

Aerohead was a stop a few years back.

[jjarkys]

You know what would be interesting to see is a "How To" of the Hot Rod Power Tour. What I'm getting at is....what is the best way to approach the event from a logistics perspective. For example, I imagine you want to pack light (for both you and your passenger) since I imagine it's just your classic car along for the ride and trunk room and weight are an issue. Hotels; go cheap or not? How many friends to bring. Chase vehicle with tools? How many days does it take in total? Other considerations, etc.

I would absolutely love to do this some day but my gosh does it sound like a huge commitment. First you have to commit at least 8 or 9 days to it (which would mean 5 to 7 vacation days). Then the money comes in (hotels, gas, food, misc.) and that could be anywhere around $1000, maybe more. Lastly, you have to find someone who wants to go along and is willing to make the same sacrifices because who the hell would want to be on that thing alone for the full duration (especially if you don't know anyone else on it)?

It all seems so daunting.

Your right on several points. We did it this year but only the last 5 cities, skipped the first two. It was still a 10 hour drive for us to the 3rd stop, then on to detroit and then a 15 hour drive home. I trailered to the 3rd stop, drove the car for 5 days to detriot and then trailered home. I just could'nt justify driving the car 10 hours just to get started, then driving 5 days straight and then having to drive 15 hours back home? Just the drive there and back would be more miles than the tour itself! Plus, it's nice to have a chase vehicle with tools, plus you can help others out. Although the chase vehicle sucked down $950 in gas by itself, it was worth the piece of mind to know it was there if I needed it. The whole trip is definetly an investment. You won't find a hotel room for much less than $75 within a reasonable distance from the venue since all the hotels know whats coming.

I offered to pay for all the hotel rooms and gas if my buddy would follow me in the chase vehicle. All he had to do was pay for food. The real fun is at the venue and in the towns at night when everyone hangs out. And in the the hotel parking lots.

It would be awesome to just get in it and go, but I just don't think its worth the risk and I'd be wore out before I started. IMO

[trapin]

Thanks for the advice guys. I may edit this thread when it's done and make it a sticky in the Power Tour forum as a "How To" for everyone.


I know GM is a major sponsor, but I'd really prefer a Tour that stayed out of Michigan and Ohio. The roads aren't very conducive to cars with low profile tires.

I can't speak for Ohio but here in Michigan it is no secret why our roads are so bad.

La Cosa Nostra.

The two major companies that do all the road work in Michigan are Mob controlled; Angelo Iafrate Construction and John Carlo Construction. They purposely use low grade concrete so the roads will constantly need to be updated. When they finish a road it usually has a shelf life of about 8 to 10 years before it's a total disaster again. Nobody in Lansing has the balls to hire a different company because if they do they'll never be seen or heard from again.

[Gandalf]

Cali folks couldn't locate the wiper switch and had to head home maybe?

[Robert-Malibu]

All I can say is I just did for the first time this year and it was a blast. Don't be scared of a breakdown there's help along the way and gm has a mechanics at every stop. I never had a single issue with an untested car so it was great. Never sat down and figured exactly what was spent but I'd say it takes at least $1500 to do the long haul, I proably spent close to $2000 but it was fun and something I'll never forget. I split hotel costs with a friend that rode with me but most hotels we stayed at were less than $60 a night(motel 6, don't be scared). Luckily I have a job were I can get alot of payed time off so the 8-10 days off it takes is possible for me.

I'd love to do it in 2012 but I need to get the money saved up for the trip, for 2011 I sold a truck I had for the money to finish the car and go on the trip. Plus I'll need 2 days to get to Detroit and 2 days to get home from Dallas. So we will see, however I suggest that as soon as they realse the venues to start booking hotels. They did this in October last time, even if you can't make it you can cancel the reservations latter.

[Rumblin70SS]

We've tried to make the long haul PT three times. In 2009 we lost the rear on our IROC Camaro after getting to the hotel the night before the first stop. Being its an Austrailian 9 bolt and there aren't many new parts around, we left that morning before starting the tour and limped 900 miles home. How heartbreaking that was.

In 2010 we made it in the same car until stop four, where the fuel pump started cutting out. We left for home again and made it by stopping for gas every 100 miles. That was 700 miles home.

We prepped another car for the 2011 tour and unfortunately it didn't go as planned. So my fiance and I took the same car AGAIN and were able to complete the whole tour this year.

That being said, its one of the most fun trips I have ever had. If we have the cash, we will be going in 2012 too, although hopefully in another vehicle.

Not only is it fun, but its also an accomplishment. Taking a 20 year old car and driving 3200 miles in 10 days with my soon to be wife means quite alot to me.

[Bootleggers Deluxe]

I went on two tours with my pops back in 02 and 04 ... i think 2012 will be the time to take the new wifey and go long haul ... Now i need to go start working on getting something on the road!

[ndians68]

we have been 2times, the frist time only going 3stops and the second only going 2, its a blast to me, we had something break, one guy lost a ball joint ging around lousiville ky, then the buick (our car) needed points at one of the stops, the cougar that went with us the fuel pump went bad so we had to stop every so often, ended up being pushed into one gas station because it turning into the gas station, they ended up goin home before we reached the 1st stop we were going to