Hot Rod Power Tour/ Pump Gas Drags/ Drag Week - 2011 Power Tour Route

See this link for where 2011 PT is going!

http://www.hotrod.com/powertour/2011/hrdp_2011_hot_rod_power_tour_locations_dates_regis tration/index.html

I get 5 extra days paid vacation at work next year. Look like ill be going from nashville to muskegon, that area is damn beautiful up there.

Power Tour 2011 Map!!! (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Cocoa+Beach+Causeway&daddr=2521+Us+highway+41,+Cecil,+GA+31627+%28South +Georgia+Motorsports+Park%29+to:Montgomery+Motorsp orts+Park,+Montgomery+Al+to:L+P+Field,+Nashville,+ TN+to:Indianapolis+Motor+Speedway,+Indianapolis,+I N+to:Muskegon,+MI+to:Harrison+Township,+Michigan+4 8045+%28Metropolitan+Beach%29&hl=en&geocode=FVK1sAEdKAUy-w%3BFQwC2gEdwn4H-yEuFLbZtlHPQQ%3BFR3d7gEd--Pb-iH9C1HQc_bZDikfI04Y1CmMiDE_3b68dH60gQ%3BFUDaJwIdK_ nT-iHplJhmSbzF-SmXQb_kT2ZkiDH7UD2r3ZBUMw%3BFcYlXwIdiy3c-iGpwH3K9UrAEylxC99pt1driDEYsj9ylSx9JA%3BFYWzkwIdOP Tb-inZnj2pw3wZiDFAJfc0kTV-JA%3BFYqaiQId350Q-yFZSCTV1pSdLg&mra=pd&mrcr=5&sll=35.817813,-83.671875&sspn=20.29091,52.866211&ie=UTF8&ll=35.782171,-83.979492&spn=20.29983,52.866211&z=5)

Made a quickie map showing the route. Our round trip is going to be 4k miles for the long haul. Plan to do the long haul this year again :)

See you guys there!

We will be there. We have done 3 stops the last 2 years and 1 in 07.

We will pic up in nashville and go to det. Have had alot of fun and it is always good to see some buddies 1-2 a year at hot rod events. We may stop and pic up the wifes 79 z28 on the way by.

Will be in dads 71 chevelle with new 6.0 I am putting in the car in the next couple weeks

Tim

woohoo... Nashville June 7th

Forget that link lets make it EZ and just cut to the chase ...here is the info..:D
TOUR TILL IT HURTS!!


2011 Hot Rod Power Tour Dates and Locations:

2011 HOT ROD POWER TOUR
Saturday, June 4 - Cocoa Beach, FL at Port Canavaral
Sunday, June 5 - Adel/Valdosta, GA at South Georgia Motorsports Park
Monday, June 6 - Montgomery, AL at Montgomery Motorsports Park
Tuesday, June 7 - Nashville, TN at LP Field
Wednesday, June 8 - Indianapolis, IN at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Thursday, June 9 - Muskegon, MI at Downtown
Friday, June 10 - Detroit, MI at Metropolitan Beach
Saturday, June 11 - Detroit, MI (Long Hauler Awards


Using yahoo maps it is about 2850 round trip for me ... but since we will not be on the interstate much it could be a little farther or shorter..doesn't matter anyway ... let the good times roll!!

Nice I am so gonna try to go. I went in 08 for some of it and had a blast

It would be a tad over 3200 miles round trip

YES YES YES it starts in my back yard! I got to go! I'll be ready heck I'm ready now. I may go up to Indy.

One day I will do this. One day.

I love the Hot Rod Power Tour, and I've done 6 Long Hauls, but I must say I'm disappointed that they keep going to some of the same cities/areas over and over :(
However, I do plan on going again next year. :nod:

Yeah I am disappointed too! We were in the Detroit area 2 yrs ago and I sure do not want to go back there again. We have gone on PT 4 times and did 2 long hauls and it was a priceless experience, we loved it! But I think its taking a toll on our 70 Camaro. True it has AC, overdrive, a good strong engine, but the exterior is taking a beating with dings & chips which is expected, but I dont want it getting worse. We love driving and showing it, going on shorter cruises so want to preserve it as best we can. I was hoping for some of the stops to be a little closer to home for us and since they aren't will sit out the '11 tour.

I still recommend for others to go and live the dream, it's a blast!

You either build them to drive or you build them to sit around and look good...I prefer to tour till it hurts..I put 25K-30K a year on my ride and I repainted the whole car and replaced the windshield a few years back..if you drive them they will get nicked up .... I'll probably will have to repaint it again in the near future..I don't care I built it to drive and have fun with ... I go to alot of car events over the course of the year...but the Power Tour puts all of rest them to shame on the fun factor guage...:D:drive:

PS Don't be skeeered of Detroit ... it won't hurt ya.

I get what u are saying.

But this was our 1st and probably our last project. We're not gifted to do the all the work ourselves and had some of it done professionally. Its built to drive but to look good too. It has candy paint and as u know u just can't touch it up like u can some other paints. Not saying we won't do PT again, hopefully we will but maybe by then we will have taken care of the paint issues. Just want to keep it looking as good as possible for as long as we can :) Got a lot invested in it :)

Man...that route sucks. Seems like it get worse every year.

Long hauling again, looks to be 2927 miles round trip..and this year's with boost! I cant wait.

Bonus.. my drive home this year will be about an hour! sure beats the drive back from alabama! :D

What are the qualifications of a hotrod in order to participate? In other words what does the car have to be? What's your definition of a hotrod?

What are the qualifications of a hotrod in order to participate? In other words what does the car have to be? What's your definition of a hotrod?

there have been minivans(with several years worth of participant stickers)... anything can run, no regs.. you have to have current registration and proof of ins to get registered though.

some of the "non traditional" cars i happen to have pic's of online...
500HP AWD audi 200
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/mattc6/power%20tour%202010/DSC_0396-1.jpg

Chevette
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/mattc6/power%20tour%202010/DSC_0371.jpg

poor monte..
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/mattc6/Powertour%202009/P6070159-1.jpg

928S
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/mattc6/Powertour%202009/P6070151.jpg

Cool; thanks for the clarification. What you've noted are examples of exactly what hotrods are, by definition. Wanted to confirm. Thanks

I've always wanted to go ever since the Power started years ago. Never works out.
I would like to go in my 02 SS. I've driven her 1300 miles round trip and wasn't too bad. Not sure about taking 3000 mile trip. I'd like to go with friends, but if I wait on them, I might never go. So what can a 1st timer like me expect going solo..or is solo not recommended?

We like to roll alone. Travel at our own pace stop when we feel like it. If you have problems someone always stops.

Last year we did 2000 miles in my dads 71 chevelle with no ac and a 4 year old in the back seat. It was hot to say the least.

I also like doing drag week solo we may hook up with someone and drive for a few hours but no set plans.

Tim

Maxgee, u may be driving solo, but with 3000-4000 some vehicles, u will not be alone! You will gain more friends that u ever imagined! We didnt know anyone the first time we went, but as we traveled from one stop to the next we would caravan with others we met at a gas station or a restaurant. Then we might not ever see those guys again, or u might make life long friends with some too. Its a blast!

Check out the forum for Pwr Tour at www.hotrod.com and gets lots of info!

Maxgee, u may be driving solo, but with 3000-4000 some vehicles, u will not be alone! You will gain more friends that u ever imagined! We didnt know anyone the first time we went, but as we traveled from one stop to the next we would caravan with others we met at a gas station or a restaurant. Then we might not ever see those guys again, or u might make life long friends with some too. Its a blast!

Check out the forum for Pwr Tour at www.hotrod.com and gets lots of info!

That's encouraging. I'm going to make plans to go. Hopefully at least one of my bud's will join me, if not, I'll go it alone and meet others.
Thanks for your imput.

Is it possible to just meet up w/ the group in a few locations...after registering, of course.

WOW.....i didnt think it was coming back to florida for a long time.Im so stoked to hear that it starts 15 mins from my house im going to put in for the time off tommorow at work cant wait:chug:

I get what u are saying.

But this was our 1st and probably our last project. We're not gifted to do the all the work ourselves and had some of it done professionally. Its built to drive but to look good too. It has candy paint and as u know u just can't touch it up like u can some other paints. Not saying we won't do PT again, hopefully we will but maybe by then we will have taken care of the paint issues. Just want to keep it looking as good as possible for as long as we can :) Got a lot invested in it :)

I was parked real close to you in DuQuoin this year...nice car..but I still beleive in driving them...mine will get the hood and nose repainted this winter...90,000 miles of chips in the paint...no big deal I built it to ride....:drive:...TOUR TILL IT HURTS!!...:D

Man...that route sucks. Seems like it get worse every year.


I will have to disagree with you big time on that one dude ... I think it is a great route..Valdosta Georgia at South Georgia Motorsports Park is a great drag strip and a great venue....GM fed us lunch there on the 2006 Power Tour..Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... doesn't get any better than that ..what an awsome venue ... don't miss visiting the speedway museum .. I bet that they open the drag strip in Cleremont where the US Nationals are held while we are there to...it is only a few miles down the road from the speedway ... and ending at the GM Tech Center...sounds pretty good to me..TOUR TILL IT HURTS..:drive:..:D

Will be on the power tour in 2011!!! Am definitely doing both michigan stops for sure!!!!!

Already got hotels booked.....Can't wait till June!!!!

I LIKE IT!!! This will be my 3rd long haul...

I'm gonna do this. How would I sign up to join in Indy and continue on the next two stops? Sign up in Indy or Hot Rods web site?

Thanks

I'm gonna do this. How would I sign up to join in Indy and continue on the next two stops? Sign up in Indy or Hot Rods web site?

Thanks

Just register when you get there in Indy.

We did the long haul last year in the camaro and loved every mile and minute. That's even though the car had a fuel misfire that I had to work on at the last 3 stops. I took off from law school last summer just to do the PT. Unfortunately, I can't do that again. We hope to go again in 2012.

I did pick up some nicks and scrapes in the paint of my car, but the experience was worth it. The car got nonstop compliments and thumbs up for its sound.

This is gonna be my first and me and my Brother are gonna be doing it in 2 different cars, we will be long hauling in a brazin orange 06 GTO with a HUGE cam and a silver 02 z28 with "unknown mods" its being 100% completely tore apart and rebuilt from the ground up

ive done 03-08 and 10 power tours,they are simply amazing....you have to experience the long haul etleast once! it's funner with a sidekick to talk to,but i have met more people on these and have more fun!

I can't wait to go again. We have to sit '11, but will be long hauling again in 2012.

My car suffered a few scrapes and chips, but man was it worth it! Met lots of good folks, even some that live in my back yard that I'd never met except on line. Maromoma!

We met up with DrededSS and thoroughly enjoyed their company. One day we didn't follow the group and followed a certain silver Chevelle and the Lingenfelter TA camaro conversion and had lunch with their drivers. The silver 'Velle was owned by Mike Copeland, yes GM's Mike Copeland. That was my highlight of the tour.

i'm excited about this! i hope to be goin in 2012 so for us it'll be about a 6800 mile trip so i'll be changing my oil right before we leave modesto and i'll be changing my oil again when we get to florida. i'm not sure if anyone from the west coast or mid west will be goin but even if it's just my gf and i we'll still have fun!

I cant wait until i can go one of these years

If I can get the car together in time I'm planning on going :)

Anyone interested in joining up to run from Michigan on down..?
here is a thread from the Hot Rod forum to help you get in touch with
quite a large group...
http://forums.hotrod.com/70/8569941/power-tour/caravan-from-mi-to-florida/index.html

it's always good to run with a couple others..it's even more fun to run
in a big group! Check it out and hook up with us..

Matt

We plan on going. Already signed up! We will be joining the tour at the second stop in Geogia, and going 'til we run out of money. :)

June 4th is the 1st day of the tour, does this mean the tour leaves Cocoa Beach FL on the 4th or stay the whole day in Cocoa Bch FL and head for Valdost FL the next morning on the 5th?

stay the whole day in Cocoa Bch FL and head for Valdost FL the next morning on the 5th?

your latter is how it works..
they will have registration on friday starting.usually around noon..
there will be some kind of cruise-in or hang out friday night too..
so checkout the Hotrod forums or Bangshift .com for details..

Anyone know of a West Coast Hot Rod tour?

Don't know of a "tour" but Hot August Nights will be at Long Beach CA sometime early August. I hear they get around 5000 + cars! Would love to go to that!

:nod:So guys heres the situation! Im coming from northern Wisconsin. i gotta leave at 11 at night on the 6th to make it in Nashville TN i will arrive at noon. Still registrations going on or Not? First tour im going to dont know a whole lot about it! Help me out a bit!!

:nod:So guys heres the situation! Im coming from northern Wisconsin. i gotta leave at 11 at night on the 6th to make it in Nashville TN i will arrive at noon. Still registrations going on or Not? First tour im going to dont know a whole lot about it! Help me out a bit!!

Go ahead and pre-register. Then at that time pick the stop that you will be joining the tour. Just show up on the 7th to pick up your packet and credentials! When we went a couple of years ago, the tour techs did not show up until mid morning and I believe they stay there for a good while in the afternoon.

You will be fine. Good luck!

Haha Alright Well if everything goes right ill arrive at noon or 1 pm. down in nashville. i would imagine i could register there correct? Does everyone take the same route to all the places or everyone split up?? its my first one so im a noob here!!:chug:

Haha Alright Well if everything goes right ill arrive at noon or 1 pm. down in nashville. i would imagine i could register there correct? Does everyone take the same route to all the places or everyone split up?? its my first one so im a noob here!!:chug:

When you register they give you a packet with a goodie bag and other stuff including directions to the venues...you can follow that route with 99% of the rest of the tourers or you can travel what ever way you wish.

Regarding the 6/10 date in Detroit; does that mean that the tour drives from Muskegon to Detroit on that date or is the tour in Detroit & makes a local drive on that date? On 6/11, is there a drive or just a meet for the awards ceremony?

I wish I could do the long haul :bang: Looks like I will meet you all in Indy. Could I still sign up and get the goodies? I've dreamed about this since i was able to drive now I finally got a nice enough car to make it! :D

me and my buddies will meet up and cruise along for the florida stretch the opening weekend. we will head back home from valdosta. should be an awesome time though

me and my buddies will meet up and cruise along for the florida stretch the opening weekend. we will head back home from valdosta. should be an awesome time though

COuple of buds and are doing the same thing.
We are are leaving Friday to cocoa bch, if you guys want to join us for the cruise cocoa.

I'll be leaving San Diego after the LA Invasion at Fontana raceway 1 June and heading to FL for this. When done I will be driving to Long Island NY for a High School reunion on the 22 June, then back to Orlando for a family reunion on the 24th of June, then to Jacksonville NC for a Marine Corps reunion 29-31 June, then Pensacola FL to put the Firehawk in storage for the move from San Diego to Pensacola. Holy Shite I will be doing some driving!


Angel

:nod:So guys heres the situation! Im coming from northern Wisconsin. i gotta leave at 11 at night on the 6th to make it in Nashville TN i will arrive at noon. Still registrations going on or Not? First tour im going to dont know a whole lot about it! Help me out a bit!!

Where in Wisconsin? Kind of on the fence about going, not sure if I'm going to have the spare cash come June.

Lol AWESOME! do it man im from northern Rice Lake WI north of eau claire!

I'll be leaving San Diego after the LA Invasion at Fontana raceway 1 June and heading to FL for this. When done I will be driving to Long Island NY for a High School reunion on the 22 June, then back to Orlando for a family reunion on the 24th of June, then to Jacksonville NC for a Marine Corps reunion 29-31 June, then Pensacola FL to put the Firehawk in storage for the move from San Diego to Pensacola. Holy Shite I will be doing some driving!


Angel

That is a REALLY Long Haul! :)

Fig, I'll be on the lookout for you. I live in the Pensacola area and I'll be doing the long haul.

Right now I am eye balling a family situation in NY. If it does not improve, I will be forced to drop from the tour. I have my fingers crossed.


Angel

We may decide to go to Cocoa Beach ourselves. Have not decided for sure yet!

its coming to the gump and i dont have to work woohoo

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

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

PS There is a caravan forming up at Summit Racing in McDonough Georgia on Friday morning June 3rd at 10 AM. Summit Racing is right beside interstate 75 ... close enough to thow a baseball at it ... cant miss it giant American flag flying in front of the store. If ya want to caravan down to Florida with some kool cars stop in and travel with us.

Leaving Houston on 6/2. Have at least 1 guy coming from LA to pick up wheels in Houston and caravan with us. Should be a fun time! Long haul again here with the Nitto booth!

William

will they allow us to run the dragstrip at SGMP in valdosta?