Hot Rod Power Tour/ Pump Gas Drags/ Drag Week - Power Tour 2011, who's in?

Well they announced today that the Power Tour will be ending in Detriot next year, and now everyone has a year to get ready. Who's going?

Where did you hear this I just left Mobile...? Better yet, where is it starting?

This was the only year we could make it. I'll be finishing law school next summer during this time. Maybe in a few more years we can do it again. Had a blast! And ending in Detroit will be awesome.

We're not in for 2011, but most def for 2012. Next years vacation is gonna be on a Mexican beach some where

The tour route for 2011 will probably be released around the first of the year...as usual I'll be there .. :D

Pending delivery of body armor, I'm in.

Pending delivery of body armor, I'm in.

That seemed necessary in Mobile :aug2:

Where did you hear this I just left Mobile...? Better yet, where is it starting?

The guys from the GM Performance Division announced it on the main stage on friday. No mention of where it's starting, or even when. We'll just have to wait and see....

Is there a mailing list to sign up for to find out the schedule as soon as they release it? Or is following the forums my best bet?

Is there a mailing list to sign up for to find out the schedule as soon as they release it? Or is following the forums my best bet?

hotrod.com is your friend

hotrod.com is your friend

Is there something specific there to subscribe to, or is just watching the site for updates the best option? I poked around and didn't see anything. Just trying to remove my remembering to check for it out of the equation.

If not I guess I can setup something automated to watch for it. :google:

Is there something specific there to subscribe to, or is just watching the site for updates the best option? I poked around and didn't see anything. Just trying to remove my remembering to check for it out of the equation.

If not I guess I can setup something automated to watch for it. :google:

Go to hotrod.com then click on community...then click on forums...then click on power tour....or subscribe to hot rod magazine and it will be listed in the magazine when the tour dates and schedule is released...do not worry there will be plenty of time...you can either register ahead of time or just show up at the venue and pay your $$ ... nobody gets turned away if they have the $$ to get in...:D

Eric - it was nice chatting with you in Newton.

I'll most likely be there again...

Now do I go with the wide body kit or the blower before next year.... hahah.

Missed the last two years but not 2011,getting my LS7 2002 tripple black 6 speed Vette ready as we speak.Any one else from western Canada thinking of going? lets join up.:D

I'll be in for at least a partial

If it ends in Detroit next yr, probably won't be a long hauler. Been to the Detroit area before and Mich. has the worst roads ever! Depends where it starts as to where we will jump in.

The 70 Camaro took a pretty good beating in the very hot temps this year, altho no major issues other than a quick alt. change bec it got tooooooo hot! That had happened before on Pwr Tour back in '07, so we carry a "spare" alt. with us, thank goodness we did!

If we do go on Pwr Tour next yr, considering taking the 02 SS 35thLE, still lots of time to think about it and will wait and see where it goes before deciding yay or nay.

In for a partial likely pending starting point.

If it ends in my hometown i'm all for it. Detroit put the world on wheels at thats where it should end and it would be even better if they scheduled it to end the weekend of the Woodward DreamCruise.

If it ends in my hometown i'm all for it. Detroit put the world on wheels at thats where it should end and it would be even better if they scheduled it to end the weekend of the Woodward DreamCruise.

That would be sweet.

and it would be even better if they scheduled it to end the weekend of the Woodward DreamCruise.

That would "in theory" be cool, but the reality would be gridlock for a week! :eek2:

I've always wanted to go to the Woodward cruise, I've heard it's HUGE, definitley on my list of "to do's" some day.

I've always wanted to go to the Woodward cruise, definitley on my list of "to do's" some day.

Is that like our car "bucket" list...??? :drive:

Is that like our car "bucket" list...??? :drive:

It should be if you haven't been. Its the largest one day car event in the world. People start crusing as of now until the final saturday that culminates the dream cruise

It should be if you haven't been. Its the largest one day car event in the world. People start crusing as of now until the final saturday that culminates the dream cruise
When are you going back? How bad is that drive, 2 days? I've seen your videos and have been wanting to go for a few years now.

When are you going back? How bad is that drive, 2 days?

Detoxx03 lists his location as Mars, pretty sure that's more than a 2 day drive.:devil:

Detoxx03 lists his location as Mars, pretty sure that's more than a 2 day drive.:devil:
I know exactly where he lives that why I asked...:drive:

When are you going back? How bad is that drive, 2 days? I've seen your videos and have been wanting to go for a few years now.

I do the 17hr drive in 14hr's. I'll be going next month and then again in August

No way ... Woodward is Woodward and the Power Tour has its own idenity..no need to mix them...to kick off the summer I like the tour at the begining of the summer ... :drive:


PS You can call Woodward a one day event ... but anyone who has been there recently knows that it starts well before the schedualed day...it is more like a week long deal now days.

PS You can call Woodward a one day event ... but anyone who has been there recently knows that it starts well before the schedualed day...it is more like a week long deal now days.

Technically thats what its considered but for the people that are from there like myself or have been there they know it last all summer long.

Id like to go on one again but so many factors for me and depends on the route

The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) invites all you LS1 owners to Southeast Michigan for the conclusion of the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour (HRPT).


As some of you may recall, the HRPT made a brief stop here in 2009. A great time was had by all at both Metro Beach and at the after-glow event which was hosted by the DMCVB and City of Warren last year. The evening event included a high energy rockabilly jump jive trio, The Twistin Tarantulas, a large inflatable projection screen TV (broadcasting the Red Wings/Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Finals), along with special parking for local cars and Hot Rod Power Tour participants – not to mention the numerous locations along Van Dyke that were hosting their own cruise nights. No other city in the United States can offer the rich automotive history that we have here in The D – whatever your brand. We encourage you to check out the GM Heritage Center or tour of GM’s Powertrain Performance Build Center in Wixom as well as The Henry Ford (America’s Greatest History Museum), the Ford Rouge Factory Tour (where the F-150 is built,) Walter P. Chrysler Museum, the Packard Proving Grounds and much more.

Southeast Michigan plays host to major car events every month from June until September, including the NASAR Weekends in June/August, Concours D’Elegance of America at Meadow Brook in July and the Woodward Dream Cruise in August, just to name a few. Not to mention all the local cruise nights every day of the week in just about every city and town. Those looking for non-automotive entertainment, you can stay at one of our three casino/hotels in Downtown Detroit - Chip Foose even joined the expansion of the MotorCity Casino-Hotel as a DesignConsultant a few years back. These properties are located close to the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers).


For more information on Automotive Events in The D go to www.Autopalooza.org, Local Attractions & Restaurants www.VisitDetroit.com and 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour Lodging www.familyevents.com

We hope to see a lot of LS1's on the HRPT when it rolls into The D!

If it ends in my hometown i'm all for it. Detroit put the world on wheels at thats where it should end and it would be even better if they scheduled it to end the weekend of the Woodward DreamCruise.

You really want traffic to suck worse than usual? HRPT has been to Detroit area too much 2009-near warren at lake Saint Clair and 2001? in Pontiac Guess GM is scared to go to far from home? Really wish they would go to the west coast been too long. Anyway I'll be going next year. Detroit might of put the world on wheels but the roads do suck and I hope we are not in the city!-the city w/o police:punch:

The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau submitted a request last year to be the destination city for the HRPT and will be paying for its return to Southeast Michigan. I can't speak to whether or not GM has any say in the decision making process of choosing the destination cities, but sponsoring tour (whatever the route) is right on target with their performance brands. In regards to traffic, we encountered a similar traffic light situation in a little town just outside of Bowling Green, KY as we were heading to Chattanooga, TN, so it can happen anywhere - we are just going to try and be a little more proactive next year. We are also trying to set-up some special behind the scene tours for HRPT participants, more to come on this later.

Thank you,
The D-Rod

You really want traffic to suck worse than usual? HRPT has been to Detroit area too much 2009-near warren at lake Saint Clair and 2001? in Pontiac Guess GM is scared to go to far from home? Really wish they would go to the west coast been too long. Anyway I'll be going next year. Detroit might of put the world on wheels but the roads do suck and I hope we are not in the city!-the city w/o police:punch:

I emailed the editor of HRM a couple years ago asking why the tour never goes toward the west coast. The response I got was that it was too hard getting cooperation from the local municipalities for such a big event. It's was much easier getting cooperation from places in the east.

I also asked why the tour never comes through Colorado. I was told that the very first tour came through Colorado and the altitude caused all the "carb" guys to have big issues with their A/F, which caused a lot of complaints about the route. That's really too bad because Colorado has some great scenic highways.

I'm in, took my girlfriend on her first one this year and now she is already planning for next year!

Eric, bring out the truck. I am sure the pictures don't do it justice judging by seeing your Nova and Family Truckster in person. :nod:

I went in 2006 when it was on the east coast, and heard from a couple of the Hot Rod employees that they try to stay in the center of the count to get a larger participation. Most people have a cap of how far they would be willing to drive, and with it on the coast, you limit the amount of willing participants. But put it towards the center of the country, and you pull more participants from both East and West of the tour. We'll see about next year. My Dad just picked up a 2010 Challenger RT and I'm sure he'll want to go again, but I gotta see how things go with the kids and if my wife would be cool staying home for 8-9 days with our 2 and 4 y/o kids.

I'll be there for LH # 6!

You really want traffic to suck worse than usual? HRPT has been to Detroit area too much 2009-near warren at lake Saint Clair and 2001? in Pontiac Guess GM is scared to go to far from home? Really wish they would go to the west coast been too long. Anyway I'll be going next year. Detroit might of put the world on wheels but the roads do suck and I hope we are not in the city!-the city w/o police:punch:

Wish they would do something out east again...


I emailed the editor of HRM a couple years ago asking why the tour never goes toward the west coast. The response I got was that it was too hard getting cooperation from the local municipalities for such a big event. It's was much easier getting cooperation from places in the east.

I also asked why the tour never comes through Colorado. I was told that the very first tour came through Colorado and the altitude caused all the "carb" guys to have big issues with their A/F, which caused a lot of complaints about the route. That's really too bad because Colorado has some great scenic highways.

Really..wow..thats funny I got the same thing responded to but they said the west coast is more cooperative to what they were trying to do. hmmm...

I went in 2006 when it was on the east coast, and heard from a couple of the Hot Rod employees that they try to stay in the center of the count to get a larger participation. Most people have a cap of how far they would be willing to drive, and with it on the coast, you limit the amount of willing participants. But put it towards the center of the country, and you pull more participants from both East and West of the tour. We'll see about next year. My Dad just picked up a 2010 Challenger RT and I'm sure he'll want to go again, but I gotta see how things go with the kids and if my wife would be cool staying home for 8-9 days with our 2 and 4 y/o kids.

Really? To me it sounds like you alienate most of the East or West Coast. Should be a revolving route going from East middle west..west middle east..east middle west..or something like that. I know the economy crapped out. But before then I hear those same remarks.
I know there are a lot of people that do make it from each coast to the middle. But I know a lot of people I talk to that have ventured on the East Coast tour and some west coast guys..and they all say they would rather stay "local" and run up and down where they can get home in good time. Not spending a day or almost 2 to get out to the start point. I know there are a lot of variables in what I just said but the idea is about the same. A lot of northeast guys are left out..and all say the same thing..why not just do a revolving tour of the country..make everyone happy and you have large areas around the east coast too...so idk..just every time I see this I vent..and only reason why is I loved it. went on 98 and 99 LH and did 1/2 way on 2000. Would of done LH but had to go cali. for vaca..

So hope someone from HR figures this out. It might work better with the economy the way it is..closer or shorter tours might work out better for them :D

Ill be in for the first time this year! Looking forward as all get out! Hoping I will have the bugs out the car by then!! Hoping its a good time!

I will participate again this year, been doing them since 99. If I can't get my 95 Z-28 440 LSX car done, by then I will be taking my 70 LS car again. Lessons learned last year if I take my 70 again, keep an extra alternator in the trunk with the normal back up supplies and improve the brakes a little more.

Just finished booking the last of the Hotel Reservations a couple hours ago.

This will be my first Power Tour. The wife and I are treating it as our Honeymoon (we were married last Sept.) and we're in it for the Long Haul.

Should be a blast, provided gas doesn't get to $5/gal. Either way, there's no looking back now. I can't wait! :D

Hahah oh boy. im soo stoked for this, there aint a day that dont go by it dont cross my mind. Im bustin ass on my car and wallet to get this thing ready! I hope its gonna be worth it all :)

You really want traffic to suck worse than usual? HRPT has been to Detroit area too much 2009-near warren at lake Saint Clair and 2001? in Pontiac Guess GM is scared to go to far from home? Really wish they would go to the west coast been too long. Anyway I'll be going next year. Detroit might of put the world on wheels but the roads do suck and I hope we are not in the city!-the city w/o police:punch:




The West coast...really? The West coast already gets far too much automotive attention as 90% of television based car shows are filmed on the West coast. Further, the cops out West are the most anal of any in the Country. I hope that the tour never visits the Nazi state of California. Michigan is a great automotive event destination. Although, Texas self appoints itself as having the most bad-ass cars in the Country ("Our state will kick your state's ass"), the Michigan/Ohio area is the true home of the best.

I cant wait to long haul again this year, lucky number 3 for the long haul and 5th year of going, looks like a fun route. i accually am really excited to hit the tail of the dragon on the way to Florida.

this will be long haul#3 for me.. my first 'tour with boost! :pimp:

I can't wait to do the PT..not looking forward to the fuel bill though..LOL

be careful in Detroit..I don't know how it is now..maybe a local can fill us in..but..
last 2 times I was at Woodward..5 years ago..the cops were absolute pricks..
ticketing guys all over the place..and they impound your car for racing or assumed racing..

it's a shame..before that..the cops were doing burnouts..
buddy had a wreckless driving charge..was on his record for a while..

I'll be there..just a little more conservative than normal..

I can't wait to do the PT..not looking forward to the fuel bill though..LOL

be careful in Detroit..I don't know how it is now..maybe a local can fill us in..but..
last 2 times I was at Woodward..5 years ago..the cops were absolute pricks..
ticketing guys all over the place..and they impound your car for racing or assumed racing..

it's a shame..before that..the cops were doing burnouts..
buddy had a wreckless driving charge..was on his record for a while..

I'll be there..just a little more conservative than normal..

Cops are just pricks on woodward cruise weekend..and then just birmingham/royal oak.. you want fun hit up the loop in pontiac..

I'll be there! If you see me say hello. I've actually met some of you briefly because I remember your car.

If I'm not in my Grand National this year I'll be in the Chevelle..

If you're on the fence, just do it!

http://bangshift.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=565&stc=1&d=1304300860

^^ Did you have the 'velle on PT last year? That car looks framilar. Wish I was going again this year.

Me and my wife will be there in the CETA doing the long haul 1st year, hopefully we'll meet some of you guys

Me and my wife are also doing the long haul for the first time just look for the 99 black ta on chrome 18's

^^ Did you have the 'velle on PT last year? That car looks framilar. Wish I was going again this year.

No, I drove my Grand National last year. I'm also looking for someone who wants to split the cost of rooms. Gas is going to be high enough...

Just pre-registered and put in vacation time at work. My dad and I have been wanting to go for years, and its finally happening. We'll be in "Project Black Sheep", my '98 Vette.

Just got everything setup with the hotels today! Still got some things left to finish on my car for the tour (TSP LT's, ORY, new wheels and tires :D), then I'll be all set!

i'm trying to go...long haul or nothing....i put in my vacation at work today. i'm hoping the 454 does a little better on fuel by then than it is now :cry:

i'm trying to go...long haul or nothing....i put in my vacation at work today. i'm hoping the 454 does a little better on fuel by then than it is now :cry:

We're coming down from the Lake Superior area to Indy and doing the rest of the tour from there. One of the guys (probably more than just him) '70 Chevelle only gets 13mpg on the highway...So I'm sure your 454 isn't that bad haha.

long hauling in the 67 again, just put down 520RWHP/530RWTQ yeeehaaa :D be sure to say "hi"

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/mattc6/LS1%20Swap/P1000141.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/mattc6/LS1%20Swap/P1000144.jpg

Me and my hubby will be doing 5th PT, have done 2 long hauls but not this year. Will just go to Nashville and Indy in our 70 Camaro! Couldnt stay away, its so addictive! 2 stops are better than none! See ya on the road!

I will be there! Meeting half way in Nashville!

looks like i'm officially in...the old lady is so excited she said that if we can't afford to go, she's gonna take out a loan :lol:

as luck would have it, i got a field job in West Palm, FL this weekend...not a huge deal, but i'll earn my gas money for the PT :headbang:

it can't get here quick enough for me....c'mon june

In for the long haul again. I'm likely the copilot of the twin turbo, Duramax Chevy II wagon. :cheers:

I really wish the wife and I were going this year. I'm still trying to figure out a way to at least make it to the kick off.

I will be in my buddies primered 65 chevy II non LS with a tremec 5 speed.
5th tour for me

17 days!!!!!!

Be there in the hawk second long haul can't wait. Looking forward to holley ls fest and lsx shootout worse !!!

I'll be in valdosta, montgomery, and nashville. Anyone from NW Florida area going?
Scott

Any of you guys sign up for the NASA tour on sunday morning? Hope to snap a pic of my car infront of the Vehicle Assembly Building:nod:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2570274317_b5f588a963_z.jpg





This my ride if you see me stop and say hello and tip a cold one:chug:

PS There are a bunch of people meeting at Summit Racing in McDonough Georgia at 10 AM Friday morning to caravan down to the Power Tour. Summit is right beside the interstate you cant miss it .... it is very large with a giant American flag flying in front of the store.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2570274317_b5f588a963_z.jpg





This my ride if you see me stop and say hello and tip a cold one:chug:

PS There are a bunch of people meeting at Summit Racing in McDonough Georgia at 10 AM Friday morning to caravan down to the Power Tour. Summit is right beside the interstate you cant miss it .... it is very large with a giant American flag flying in front of the store.

Nice ride shouldnt be to hard to spot that bad boy, i wish mine looked that good but im not doing the paint first like i did my last car so it will have to run better than it looks for now:nod:

Nice ride shouldnt be to hard to spot that bad boy, i wish mine looked that good but im not doing the paint first like i did my last car so it will have to run better than it looks for now:nod:

Thank you for the kind words...I had it repainted about 5 1/2 years 130,000 miles ago after all the mods were done. Its got 232,000 miles on it now. It has been a daily driver its whole life. Still has the orginal short block in it and it makes 452/418 ... I will be the drunk guy sitting next to it if you drop by. See ya there...tour till it hurts!! :drive:

Finished Clutch & Master Cylinder Install a couple weeks ago. Last week had new rubber mounted and the car aligned. And just today I got it vacuumed, detailed, and waxed. All that's left is to wipe down the glass and pack the car.

We're leaving early on the 2nd and hope to punch as deep as we can, so we can get to Cocoa Beach with time to relax on the 3rd.

We'll be in the Black 99 Firebird Formula that you see in my sig. Give a honk if you see us. We plan to do the same.

This is gonna be AWESOME!! :D

^If you happen to go out to your car one of the days with your Raptor hood missing and a stock one in it's place, I had nothing to do with it. :secret2: Look forward to seeing it though, if I plan on keeping this car I'm getting one of those hoods.

New wheels and tires are at my parents waiting to replace my shot tires and tiny 16s, unfortuneatly the TSP headers and Y-pipe I ordered (first week of May...) are going to take another two or more weeks to get here :( Other than that, she's pretty much all set for the trip.

I couldn't get the Big Block T/A done in time..
so I'm on plan "B"..
It's a '95 Camaro... I did the v-6 to v-8 conversion on last year..
It's only a 12.50 car..but still fun..
I expect to get at least 18 mpg..
my buddy who is going with me volunteered 1/2 of the fuel bill..
so he's happy we are not taking the Big Block..LOL

see y'all down there..or look for us on the way!
Matt

here's the Camaro ..before the body work..
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn105/slonomo/Camaro/4-11-11pic2.jpg

here's the T/a with the BBP in it..
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn105/slonomo/565%20BBP%20build/565installed4-11-11.jpg

I'm in Cocoa Fri am thru about Gainesville Sunday. Wish I could do more but already too many other commitments this summer. lol

pardon the dumb questions, but I´ll be doing the trip from FL to Valdosta....my question is, will there be drag racing at SGMP...or just car show....

^If you happen to go out to your car one of the days with your Raptor hood missing and a stock one in it's place, I had nothing to do with it. :secret2: Look forward to seeing it though, if I plan on keeping this car I'm getting one of those hoods.

I'll be sure to keep that in mind. :nod:

I was so set on getting an SLP Ram Air H.O. Hood, but when I went to purchase one a few years ago, SLP had just discontinued producing them. I did a little more research and about a year later I decided on the Raptor Hood.

I think I made the right choice. :D

Hope to see you on the Tour! :cheers:

I'll be sure to keep that in mind. :nod:

I was so set on getting an SLP Ram Air H.O. Hood, but when I went to purchase one a few years ago, SLP had just discontinued producing them. I did a little more research and about a year later I decided on the Raptor Hood.

I think I made the right choice. :D

Hope to see you on the Tour! :cheers:HEY!!! Whats wrong with the slp ho hood? Its what i have and i like it but it came with the car when i bought it and i want a bigger hood thinking about the 4 inch vfn ram air hood some guys dont like it but i dig the size big and nasty:nod:

On a side note since it seems most of us dont have a group of cars to roll with and we do have some what of a click we should try to roll together plus all of our 4th gens rolling together would be sexy...what do you guys think?

HEY!!! Whats wrong with the slp ho hood? Its what i have and i like it but it came with the car when i bought it and i want a bigger hood thinking about the 4 inch vfn ram air hood some guys dont like it but i dig the size big and nasty:nod:

Nothing at all, except for the fact that they are no longer in production. :ripped:

On a side note since it seems most of us dont have a group of cars to roll with and we do have some what of a click we should try to roll together plus all of our 4th gens rolling together would be sexy...what do you guys think?

Where at on the Tour are you joining and where are you driving from?

As I think I've already said in here but not sure I put a pic of the ride. If you see us say hi :) We'll be there for the long haul (planning on the KSC tour as well!)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn145/hybredGT/img_0447.jpg?t=1306589636

Nothing at all, except for the fact that they are no longer in production. :ripped:



Where at on the Tour are you joining and where are you driving from?
I leave in melbourne about 30 minutes from the cape so im starting from home and doing the long haul as long as the car makes it
As I think I've already said in here but not sure I put a pic of the ride. If you see us say hi :) We'll be there for the long haul (planning on the KSC tour as well!)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn145/hybredGT/img_0447.jpg?t=1306589636Damn thats sexy im starting to like white cars more and more these days because of cars like yours:nod:

How hard is it to get a tire sponsor? I don't think my BFG radials are going to make it to Florida, let alone the whole route and back home :lol:

I'm doin the long haul just like always. looks like i'm taking my lowly slow stock GTO though :( at least i'll save on fuel.

It really doesn't matter what you show up in. It's just an awesome car event to go to! If you can show up in something nice it's just that much better. Lots of people take normal everyday beaters just to cruise and hang out.

William

It really doesn't matter what you show up in. It's just an awesome car event to go to! If you can show up in something nice it's just that much better. Lots of people take normal everyday beaters just to cruise and hang out.

William

I agree, i shouldnt complain. I've been doing it since 99. I've spoiled myself almost every year by having something different that no one else takes, it makes it more fun. But after frying myself last year with no A/C i'll gladly take tinted windows and a/c this year, no possibilities of blowing air bags on air suspension, overheating fuel pumps, and all that jazz

I agree, i shouldnt complain. I've been doing it since 99. I've spoiled myself almost every year by having something different that no one else takes, it makes it more fun. But after frying myself last year with no A/C i'll gladly take tinted windows and a/c this year, no possibilities of blowing air bags on air suspension, overheating fuel pumps, and all that jazz

A stock GTO is still a great car just go slap an exhaust on it so it sounds the part or electric exhaust cut outs?

A buddy of mine and myself are going on Power Tour, can't wait! Leaving for Cocoa Beach tonight. Wanted to go early to spend some time on the beach! :-)

A buddy of mine and myself are going on Power Tour, can't wait! Leaving for Cocoa Beach tonight. Wanted to go early to spend some time on the beach! :-)

Now dont be surprised if you come out and your hood is gone i want one bad so sleep softly or this might be you..........:ripped:

I'll be doing the Long Haul again this year!
This is my car, say Hi if you see me!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r128/sunset01ss/2001CamaroSS/IMG_5250a.jpg

Nice car!!!! :cool:

AC hose went out on me and its the big one the goes behind the compressor. The compressor has to come out to get the line out and a new one in. So, now I have a dilemma (sp?)drive with no a.c., take my DD or cancel my HRPT. I know it's going to be hot toward midday thru the afternoons on the tour. How many of you would drive the tour with no AC?

AC hose went out on me and its the big one the goes behind the compressor. The compressor has to come out to get the line out and a new one in. So, now I have a dilemma (sp?)drive with no a.c., take my DD or cancel my HRPT. I know it's going to be hot toward midday thru the afternoons on the tour. How many of you would drive the tour with no AC?

Come on man dont let that stop you its not like your the only guy with out ac just pop the t-tops and cruise.There will only be about 3-4 hours a day driving then you wont even be in your car so it will be hot regardless.

My wife hit me a with a popular quote "MAN UP"
So see y'all there.

Good wife ... the HRPT is a no woooose zone ... :D

leaving joplin today! can't wait.


My car has no AC whatsoever, or ABS, OR POWER STEERING, so i don't want to hear any whining about a busted AC line, get yer ass to Cocoa Beach!!! :lol:

My wife hit me a with a popular quote "MAN UP"
So see y'all there.I wanna high five your wife because thats what we were all thinking!!!!!!!!!

I am in again this year. Cant long haul though I will meet you guys in Nashville. Bringing my car with new powertrain set up, finishing the tuning tomorrow. Hopefully not one of thos horror stories of a last minute set up having problems on tour. The car just got a nice EPS cam and D1SC procharger...numbers pending. Should be fun I hope!

We will be there leaving Clearwater in the morning!
Long hauling for sure!
Car has polished CCW's on it now so stop by and say say hello!


Don:usa:

so how does this work.....saturday morning travel to georgia from florida or sunday morning travel to georgia from florida?
was thinking on beening at south georgia motorsport park on saturday joining the power tour.

so how does this work.....saturday morning travel to georgia from florida or sunday morning travel to georgia from florida?
was thinking on beening at south georgia motorsport park on saturday joining the power tour.
The tours heads to GA on Sunday.

so can we arrive in georgia saturday...or will the motorpark be empty. don't think i'll make florida on saturday..... don't want to travel sunday.

Book my GA hotel a few minutes ago.
I'm staying at the Days Inn Lake Park.
Staying at Hilton Rialto in FL. Not sure if I'll make AL just yet.
See ya in the road
Here's my transport
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j269/maxgermain/35th%20LE/P5300006.jpg

we're picking it up in indy. we'll be in this heap:

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Come on man dont let that stop you its not like your the only guy with out ac just pop the t-tops and cruise.There will only be about 3-4 hours a day driving then you wont even be in your car so it will be hot regardless.

He will be retracting this statement soon. :nod:

Great meeting you and the mrs! We will all have to meet up again soon! Ride safe and enjoy the tour :chug:

It's HOT out here!!

It is. We stopped at the BBQ place near the Harley dealer in Ormond and had to turn home. He was there, and was like "Thank God my A/C got fixed!!!!". I saw this post and was laughing!!!

We'll be leaving St. Louis tomorrow afternoon for Nashville. Should grab a nice shaddy spot for the arrival of all cars on Tuesday afternoon. We'll join the caravan for the trip to Indy on Wednesday, then head home on Thursday.

Shortest trip for me in quite a few years, but thankful to squeeze in some time.

Looking forward to my second year of A/C and LS3.

Jonathan
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We'll be leaving St. Louis tomorrow afternoon for Nashville. Should grab a nice shaddy spot for the arrival of all cars on Tuesday afternoon. We'll join the caravan for the trip to Indy on Wednesday, then head home on Thursday.

Shortest trip for me in quite a few years, but thankful to squeeze in some time.

Looking forward to my second year of A/C and LS3.

Jonathan
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/Niezing66/09PowerTour075_edited-1.jpg

Awesome looking car!!!!!!! I hope I can run into and meet some of you guys while we are on tour this year.

Some of you guys are on the tour right now... no updates?

there's literally too much to document :lol: Here's two of my favorites so far...i'll upload more later...got some partyin' to do right now :P

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Wow! Pics are great. Thanks for posting. Please continue & also give us an update on how the drive is going. Our "group" will be catching up w/ you guys later this week.

anyone see the 70 chevelle make the dyno pull today? i think it had an og bbc in it, but damn...that thing made some powa haha.

anyone see the 70 chevelle make the dyno pull today? i think it had an og bbc in it, but damn...that thing made some powa haha.

Is that the one with the F3R strapped to it?

ya, that car is a beast. beautiful car, to boot. i want those wheels.

1st power tour...son and i. got back from Indy ....the 5th stop on the tour. all was great till we got on the track for a 1 lap in our cars. I almost ran out of gas....had 1/4 tank.... because we never went anywhere. never did get out of 1st gear till the last turn.....maybe tops 50mph.
only reason son and i went to Indy for...to take a lap around the track.

very dissappointed to say the least. (lap around Indy)

lots of cool cars,glad the power tour came threw my area,

SPDYGON red camaro with the carbon fiber hood? I know I seen the tag somewhere I am in the 02 collector TA running with the white camaro that has official pace car on the side

We thought it sucked. Bash me if you want, but, am entitled to an opinion.

-Registration was a few miles from the event
-Rain
-We were under the impression that there was to be a cruise & there was not
-Guy on stage spouting off about how anyone who was not a long hauler is crap
-We can see & experience vendors & similar cars locally. No reason to go

Waist of time, hotel room & cash

The wife and I are home from Power Tour early. Had a great time (except for the freakin' heat!), until yesterday.

Traveling from Indy to Muskegon, we were passing through the small town of Lakeville, IN. A kid in a 98 Camry going the opposite direction on the 4 lane, side swiped a car, spun out of control into on-coming traffic and guess who he hit. Yeah, us. No one was hurt, although my wife is pretty sore today and bruised from the seat belt and airbag, but the car you see in my signature is probably totaled. I have a couple pics that I'll try to get posted later.

Power Tour was awesome, but yesterday was not a good day for us.

Here are the two pics I have of my car at the scene of the accident.

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I also want to give a very big "Thank You!" to my fellow Power Tour members who stopped to help with the accident. Thank you to the gentleman who let my wife sit in your Corvette so she could compose herself, before the ambulance arrived. Thank you to the gentlemen who directed traffic around my disabled car. And thank you to the gentleman who gave the police his statement as to what he saw as he witnessed the entire accident unfold. All of you guys are awesome and I want you to know you have my deepest appreciation for what you did. Again, THANK YOU!!

CETA 02 ws6....yes i remember you...did you get hit by the tire from the 18 wheeler on are way to Indy?

we were doing good till then.

Munbles...hope you and your wife will be okay and hope to see all next year.

LS1-450.....i totally see your point but really its more about traveling from state to state with fellow car enthusiast.
this was my first power tour and the car show was all the same at every stop.
making plans for next year...long hauling.

Damn, I think I saw that happen in my rear view mirror. We were at the same hotel as you in Indy, the ones that got you to light em up and started the burnout contest lol. I shoulda stole your hood when I had the chance haha. Hope insurance works out good for you!

Had a blast on the tour, burnouts at all the hotels, racing in mexico on our way to Indy(beat a SRT8 Challenger with long tubes and full exhaust/ intake/ programmer, and a newer GTO that put down 370whp), we got a cop to handcuff one of the guys in our group for pictures, got a cop to try and do a burn out.... great time!! Going next year for sure!

The wife and I are home from Power Tour early. Had a great time (except for the freakin' heat!), until yesterday.

Traveling from Indy to Muskegon, we were passing through the small town of Lakeville, IN. A kid in a 98 Camry going the opposite direction on the 4 lane, side swiped a car, spun out of control into on-coming traffic and guess who he hit. Yeah, us. No one was hurt, although my wife is pretty sore today and bruised from the seat belt and airbag, but the car you see in my signature is probably totaled. I have a couple pics that I'll try to get posted later.

Power Tour was awesome, but yesterday was not a good day for us.

Here are the two pics I have of my car at the scene of the accident.

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I also want to give a very big "Thank You!" to my fellow Power Tour members who stopped to help with the accident. Thank you to the gentleman who let my wife sit in your Corvette so she could compose herself, before the ambulance arrived. Thank you to the gentlemen who directed traffic around my disabled car. And thank you to the gentleman who gave the police his statement as to what he saw as he witnessed the entire accident unfold. All of you guys are awesome and I want you to know you have my deepest appreciation for what you did. Again, THANK YOU!!


Dang, I am sorry to hear that, Lakeville is where I grew up and I still live near there.

ya, that car is a beast. beautiful car, to boot. i want those wheels.

Pics that I took of said car.

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I didn't take a lot of pictures because it was so hot out. But here are the ones I did get.

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Damn, I think I saw that happen in my rear view mirror. We were at the same hotel as you in Indy, the ones that got you to light em up and started the burnout contest lol. I shoulda stole your hood when I had the chance haha. Hope insurance works out good for you!

Dang, I am sorry to hear that, Lakeville is where I grew up and I still live near there.

Thanks guys.

I am very concerned how this situation is planning to be handled by State Farm (the At-Fault Driver's Ins. Co.), although I've heard they're very good. The word "Totaled" has been thrown around about a thousand times in the past couple days and I'm already tired of hearing it. I see no reason why I should have to settle for anything less than having my vehicle restored to the condition it was in prior to the accident and am preparing myself to fight for that if I must.

Mumbles,
Glad to hear that you are both ok, that is a bad deal! We were in that town when the fire & rescue went tearing out there & then heard it was someone on the tour. :(

As far as the insurance claim goes, if it is past the total loss threashold, they will not pay to fix it. You may be able to owner retain it & come out ok on the settlement. Start getting your comparable vehicles rounded up, you will need some ammo when settling the claim.

Good luck!
Jason

mumbles, i saw your car on the rollback and kept thinking wtf? a mustang went off the road up near south bend...

the rain was terrible.

mumbles, i saw your car on the rollback and kept thinking wtf? a mustang went off the road up near south bend...

the rain was terrible.

I think I seen that mustang, was it blue and stopped way up the bank off the road? If so that isn't the first time that car had been wrecked as the other side of it had a red door and fender.

It was the Mustang that I watched crash, not Mumbles. Any one have pictures of that? Looked violent in my rear view mirror.

I didn't get hit by any of the tire, but I was behind the chevelle as he was sliding off in the grass William in the white camaro has a piece smack his from bumper pretty good could have been alot worse those south Africans that were running with us were kinda crazy lol gotta chance to talk with them before we left today there pretty cool.

Here's a link to all my Pictures from the Power Tour. They are in reverse chronological order...

http://s1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff392/Cottonwood121/#!cpZZ8QQtppZZ24

Goddamnit! This was way too much fun to end like it did! :mad:

Here's a link to all my Pictures from the Power Tour. They are in reverse chronological order...

http://s1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff392/Cottonwood121/#!cpZZ8QQtppZZ24

Goddamnit! This was way too much fun to end like it did! :mad:

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but at least you walked away from it, that's what matters.

I didn't make it this year, only the 2nd time in 15 or so years. When I started this thread last year I had every intention of going, but maybe next year.

Did they announce where it's starting or ending next year?

Mumbles,
Glad to hear that you are both ok, that is a bad deal! We were in that town when the fire & rescue went tearing out there & then heard it was someone on the tour. :(

As far as the insurance claim goes, if it is past the total loss threashold, they will not pay to fix it. You may be able to owner retain it & come out ok on the settlement. Start getting your comparable vehicles rounded up, you will need some ammo when settling the claim.

Good luck!
Jason

Thanks Unstang. Believe me, the clip loaded.

I kinda feel bad for whoever they send to look at the car because they are going to get an ear-full from both myself and my wife.

Its not like we're talking about a fucking Honda Civic or a Dodge Caravan.

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but at least you walked away from it, that's what matters.

I didn't make it this year, only the 2nd time in 15 or so years. When I started this thread last year I had every intention of going, but maybe next year.

Did they announce where it's starting or ending next year?

Next year is Detroit to Dallas.

Power Tour was a blast. i got some pics i'll post up on here later this week after i get them converted to jpeg.

ya we saw the driver's side of the stang with mismatched panels. shit happens, sucks it had to tag so many on the tour.

i plan on taking the ta next year, i really don't know how i'd feel if it got totaled. i don't know that i'd be upset, knowing i could buy it back and swap that drivetrain into something different...and much lighter, would make all well as long as no one got hurt.

Wish the tour could be in The Spring or early Fall; the heat is hard to stand.

yes ...bit to HOOOOOOOOT to injoy the show all day.

Power Tour 2011: Got back on Saturday at midnight- just now getting the pics and videos uploaded. The tour started in Cocoa Beach FL and ended in Detroit MI.

Overall it was a good time - except Georgia and Alabama where hot as balls, and well we weren't at the venue very long. Ended up going back to the hotel and swimming/drinking.... lol. Ended up driving about 3,600 miles, consumed around 104 beers, and went thru 15 states.

Highlights of the trip.... Before the trip started - went up to Mt Mitchell, NC. Its the highest peak on the eastern seaboard, and its about 2 hrs from Charlotte. Alabama and Georgia have crap freeways - lets say big bumps don't agree with my car... more on that later. Michigan actually had decent interstate - but the local roads where terrible. Ended up staying in 4 hotels... not bad for an 8 day road trip. Spent the rest with friends and family. We stopped at the Jim Beam distillery in Kentucky - lets say the tasting of 128 proof whiskey when its 95* outside is not recommended - it burned all the way down, lol. We also stopped at the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit - unfortunately there car display is in pieces and currently being rebuilt, but they had an awesome Civil War display with tons of documents on loan from the National Archives - learned some stories about the Civil War and spent nearly 2 hrs in that display alone. Also the end of the Power Tour was the best. We went to the GM Proving Grounds in Milford, and on the way out got to hit some of the test courses. There was a huge straightaway that I got up to 125 mph on, and there was a bit of a road course as well. It really was a great way to end the trip.

GM Proving Grounds vid:
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The straight-a-way is about 8 mins in - Road course is about 15 mins in. I think the GoPro has a lot better sound - its not whistling anymore. I googled out some ways to solve that, and swapping out the water proof case for the one with holes in it made it sound 70% better.

Pictures:
I took 874 pictures link is below:
http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/bonecrrusher/Power%20Tour%202011/?start=all

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cool car. so the long haulers all went to the proving grounds?

Tour was blast, almost had to call it quits early though, broke my TB on the track at valdosta, and had to limp to Lake city with fingers crossed hoping a used TB would fix me, caught a break there...

Lots of terrifying things on the trip too though, shortly after fixing the TB, we watched a guy on a bicycle get hit by a car. Poor fella went flying, however he did get up himself and moved to side of the road, bloodied, but conscious and able to walk. Seen the mustang half way up the hill between Indy and Muskegon, tried to figure out how he got that far up. Then leaving the Metropark, watched and tried to get an old man's attention that he was going down a one way street (silly large medians with turn-arounds in MI) before he managed to swerve, and avoid a head on collision, but still ended up getting t-boned. Then cruising home through the hills of Kentucky on I75, saw a couple of cars pulled off on the side, and some guy laying down on the shoulder....

Rest of it was great, just wish the TB hadnt made me so damned gun shy for the rest of the trip

Traveling from Indy to Muskegon, we were passing through the small town of Lakeville, IN. A kid in a 98 Camry going the opposite direction on the 4 lane, side swiped a car, spun out of control into on-coming traffic and guess who he hit. Yeah, us. No one was hurt, although my wife is pretty sore today and bruised from the seat belt and airbag, but the car you see in my signature is probably totaled.


That really sucks! Very sorry to hear! We saw your car on the rollback :cry: Glad everyone was OK though.
Hopefully insurance will treat you right. I've had 2 cars totaled by other stupid drivers and it worked out in my favor both times. I know you love your car, but you're better off with it being totaled and finding another than getting that one fixed! It probably would never be the same.
Good luck.

Here's my Long Hauler photo! They can all be found on hotrod.com
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r128/sunset01ss/2001CamaroSS/hrpt-116-long-hauler2398.jpg

That really sucks! Very sorry to hear! We saw your car on the rollback :cry: Glad everyone was OK though.
Hopefully insurance will treat you right. I've had 2 cars totaled by other stupid drivers and it worked out in my favor both times. I know you love your car, but you're better off with it being totaled and finding another than getting that one fixed! It probably would never be the same.
Good luck.

Thanks for the kind words and the advice.

I know these cars will never be like the MOPAR's that are going for six figures, but at the same time, we're not exactly talking about a Chevy Cavalier either. The cars we have are future classic cars.

There were 1602 Firebird Formulas produced in 1999. I'm not about to let my 53k mile specimen go to be picked apart at a Boneyard without a fight.

Am I being sentimental? Sure. But I've yet to find anyone I've spoken with think that I'm being unreasonable to want my property repaired due to an accident that wasn't my fault. I find it hard to believe I have to fight for this at all. The entire situation is ridiculous. :mad:

*My apologies to the members who are using this thread as it is intended. My posts here have strayed from the original topic and I am sorry. This situation has me frustrated. I get on a rant and find it difficult to stop myself. I should probably start a new thread in the proper section. Again, thank you to all who have wished me well. :usa:*

*My apologies to the members who are using this thread as it is intended. My posts here have strayed from the original topic and I am sorry. This situation has me frustrated. I get on a rant and find it difficult to stop myself. I should probably start a new thread in the proper section. Again, thank you to all who have wished me well. :usa:*

Don't worry about it. This thread was for the sole purpose of finding out who all was going on Power Tour, now that the tour is over it's, more of a" what happened on Power Tour" thread. I check this thread from time to time to see what I missed, and well, this is what happened so it's relevant. Good luck with getting your car repaired and hopefully if next year will be better.

I as usual had a great time on the Power Tour. After eight in a row I guess you could say that I am a addict. Only got to run part of it this year due to other commitments. But had a great time and met some more great people. I have more fun on the Power Tour than at all the other car events put together for the whole year. The quality and variety of the cars and people make it the unique event that it is. I have met a lot of good people over the years and see many of them year after year. That is what keeps me coming back. People who complain about the heat or the length of the drive need not attend. The Tour is "THE TOUR" and it is not for everyone. But I feel fortunate that it works so well for me. Tour till it hurts!! See ya next year!!

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Here's my Long Hauler photo! They can all be found on hotrod.com
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r128/sunset01ss/2001CamaroSS/hrpt-116-long-hauler2398.jpg


i thought "hey thats me" but i guess its not :lol:

http://image.hotrod.com/f/33354748+w750+st0/hrpt-1106-long-hauler-photos-1824.JPG.jpg

Good time meeting some of you guys for the first time. We did the long haul in the white "Pace car" camaro that was in the Nitto booth. Fantastic trip overall! Really looking forward to next year but trying to decide what we are taking. SS has made 2 tours now. Windshield doesn't have any more room for the "long hauler" stickers!

Sorry for the troubles with the 99 Formula! We were stopped at a gas station and you had to pass us to have that accident. We saw it as we drove past (cops already on the scene). VERY unfortunate incident. Sadly I am sure that car is totaled and unfortunately insurance will always fight to give as little as possible. Good luck with your fight but I fear it will be a low paying result :(

We had some minor incidents on our trip. Only one really of note was a semi's trailer have a blow out about 4 cars in front of us and me basically center punching the tire. Marked the bumper and broke the lower grille but overall nothing TOO major. Marks came off and grille is barely noticeable.

William

i thought "hey thats me" but i guess its not :lol:

http://image.hotrod.com/f/33354748+w750+st0/hrpt-1106-long-hauler-photos-1824.JPG.jpg

Finally someone from tech that I met on tour. Me and my friends talked to you for a while as you were waiting to get on the dyno in Detroit. Very nice looking car and the enginer room was awesome looking, straight to the point and clean looking. We missed its run on the dyno, how did it do?

Finally someone from tech that I met on tour. Me and my friends talked to you for a while as you were waiting to get on the dyno in Detroit. Very nice looking car and the enginer room was awesome looking, straight to the point and clean looking. We missed its run on the dyno, how did it do?

LOL...thats funny he was the first guy from tech that i met on tour to then i meet two other guys and ended up doing the whole tour with one of them and realized we only live to streets from each other and now i have some new personal friends:chug:

my car made 583/531....it has a LITTLE more in it, but not much

my car made 583/531....it has a LITTLE more in it, but not much

And it sounds even nastier than the numbers suggest that mother will make your hair stand up on the back of your neck.I went by with my small cam headers and open borla and threw a rev in which he responed with a exhaust note that made me feel like i drove a honda:barf:

His has to be freakin' loud then! I have LTs and ORY with a cutout on my Borla, you can hear it across town with it open haha.

I haven't come to a settlement with the Insurance Co. yet (the At-Fault Driver's is being a little bitch, as expected), but I did make a decision on whether or not to restore my 99 Formula or to purchase a different car. And since I don't want to part with a car I've had & loved for more than 7 years and I also don't want to go without having one of these cars to play with, decided I would do BOTH...

My Black car in my signature is repairable, but its going to take alot of time, money and effort, so in the mean time I purchased this car to tide me over and to use as a reference to help me put my 99 back together.

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Its a 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 that I purchased from a fellow Tech Member. Navy Blue Metallic, with Black Leather Interior, 47k Miles, 6 Speed, and virtually stock aside from an Aftermarket Y-pipe, LM2 Catback, and TTI Exhaust Tips.

This is the car you'll see me in on the 2012 HRPT. :usa:

WOW sorry to hear your still having problems with that mumbles but i guess you could say that the silver lining is that now you will have two if it all pans out the way you want even thought im sure it cost alot but now your have two sexy ta's.Hopefully if i can find a new job ill see you on 2012 HRPT because me and the wife had a blast this but when we got home i allowing with a lot of others got laid off so now im broke but its all good im just glad i was able to go before it happened, keep us posted.:nod:

Formulas, not ugly T/As, get it right! Haha, nice pick up on the new car! Navy blue is a good color, not as good as black :D, but still nice. If this winter is anything like lasts you will have more than enough time to get your old one running haha.

Hopefully trading up to a Z06(or going to the dark side and getting a Terminator) for next years Power Tour. As much as I love my car it would take far to much money to get it to the level of either of those for what they are going for, and after spending all that money it'd still be worth only half as much.

Formulas, not ugly T/As, get it right!

The man is correct. I won't have a pair of T/A's. I will have not one, not two, but THREE Firebird Formula's at my disposal once the Black car is repaired.

Haha, nice pick up on the new car! Navy blue is a good color, not as good as black :D, but still nice.

Thanks, man. You're absolutely right. NBM is a beautiful color (my wife likes it a lot), but its definitely not Black. :cheers:

If this winter is anything like last's you will have more than enough time to get your old one running haha.

God I wish I could get it restored that quickly, but I don't believe my 1999 will be back on the road by the end of this coming Winter. Too many other financial obligations presently. Maybe in a couple years, if all goes well. I am gonna need a newer pickup (daily driver) some time in the near future, so that may delay repairs, as well. I promise though, it will be done.

Hopefully trading up to a Z06(or going to the dark side and getting a Terminator) for next years Power Tour. As much as I love my car it would take far to much money to get it to the level of either of those for what they are going for, and after spending all that money it'd still be worth only half as much.

I could see upgrading to the Z06, but I have to voice my disapproval of looking into the Mustang. :barf:

Although, if you're really looking to get rid of your 02 Formula, I know a guy who may be interested. (ME!) :D

I could see upgrading to the Z06, but I have to voice my disapproval of looking into the Mustang. :barf:

I've always loved the look of the C5 Z06, much better looking than the base C6s. Plus all that power and ~3000lbs is a hard package to beat. The main reason I'm even thinking about the Mustang is the crazy amount of power those are making :D They do need it to haul their fat asses around, but 8-900whp would get that job done without a problem.



Although, if you're really looking to get rid of your 02 Formula, I know a guy who may be interested. (ME!) :D

55k miles, 2 owners(one other and myself), no paint work....:D

2012 det. to texas i think i read

2012 Pwr Tour Starts in Warren MI (Detroit), then Muskegon MI, then Champaign IL, next 2 stops not yet announced, then Stillwater OK and ends up in Arlington TX.

Last year we stayed in Champaign on our way to Indy, so I'm not real happy that the first three stops are all places we were at last year haha.

Last year we stayed in Champaign on our way to Indy, so I'm not real happy that the first three stops are all places we were at last year haha.

I agree! I love the Power Tour and I've done 7 of them, but the last few years they are just going back an forth to the same places! I'm skipping it this year.

i have lower expectations this year, since half the route goes through my home territory, but i'm still doing it and am excited as ever

IDK, we were disapointed last year. Detroit pretty much sucked. Went all the way there w/ 5 cars, Hotel costs...etc. & there was no cruise. Power Tour rep said they lost thier sponsor for the cruise. Don't know why we needed a sponsor, but, we were not thrilled about it. Also, got tired of the jack a$$ on the stage spoutin' off about how "Long Haulers" ruled & the rest of us sucked.