Hot Rod Power Tour 2015

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Offline ShelbyDogg

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« on: December 15, 2014 - 09:58:32 AM »
Almost all dates and city stops were announced.
Wisconsin to Louisiana.
Get your overdrives or high gears installed, and start planning your vacation!

What are the HOT ROD Power Tour dates and cities for 2015?
 June 6 – Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin
 June 7 – Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois
 June 8 – Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison, Illinois (St. Louis)
 June 9 – Memphis International Raceway, Memphis, Tennessee
 June 10 – Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover / Birmingham, Alabama
 June 11 - JUST ANNOUNCED  on Feb-19, 2015, Centennial Plaza, GULFPORT, MS
 June 12 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 June 13 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center – LONG HAULERS ONLY*
 *Saturday, June 13th, is not open to the general public. The venue will only open for the Hot Rod Power Tour Long Hauler ceremony.

« Last Edit: February 19, 2015 - 11:42:56 AM by ShelbyDogg »
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2014 - 07:21:23 PM »
I'm seriously thinking of doing the long haul this year.  I may wimp out and take the new Challenger though instead of the convertible.
you can call me Jay
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2014 - 08:00:03 PM »
I drive a new Challenger on Power Tour out of necessity.  Seriously, it is extremely boring driving a new car on Power Tour.  Do not take a new Challenger if you have an old one at home that works perfectly good.  It is not what Power Tour is about.
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2014 - 09:23:03 PM »
Drove my Pace car the full PT last year.  I think there were more new Challengers than there were Mustangs this year, and there were A LOT of Mustangs there. All of the new cars all blend in together. The old cars are the show and part of my Power Tour adventure. Driving from St. Louis to Wisconsin to start the Tour, then driving from Louisiana back home to finish it. I can't wait.



Making you car reliable, comfortable, get good MPG and being able to fix it on the road is part of the fun that I have. Luckily this year, I only had an alternator go out in Iowa but AutoZone was a PT sponsor and I had a lifetime guarantee on my old one.

I have a fully loaded Suburban with Satellite Radio, dvd player and front and rear A/C. If I wanted a long boring drive, I would take it or probably not even go if I didn't have an old car.
« Last Edit: December 16, 2014 - 09:33:21 PM by ShelbyDogg »
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2014 - 09:34:52 PM »
Finally something good for St Louis! Looks like The Lou is in a great place for this year's PT - about half-way between the start n finish. Easy day trip up to Madison for the start. Got a planned stop here in The Lou in the middle. Then a long, but do-able day trip back up from Baton Rouge at the end.
Cheers!
Tom
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2014 - 12:39:13 AM »

https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=30034

I just registered for the whole tour. "Multi-Stop"
$80 if registered before Jan 16, 2015,
$99 after Jan 16,
$125 if you register at the start in WI.
$35 if you register for one stop only, and/or $35 for each additional stop. i.e, if you want to got to the Champaign show, then drive into the St. Louis show the next day. 

If you don't have a car, spectators are FREE, every stop!
« Last Edit: December 25, 2014 - 12:55:45 AM by ShelbyDogg »
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3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0


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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2014 - 12:54:53 AM »
I'm seriously thinking of doing the long haul this year.  I may wimp out and take the new Challenger though instead of the convertible.

Jay, Register the new Challenger, drive it up to Wisconsin.  On the way to Champaign, have a friend meet you with the Old Challenger, switch the windshield sticker and drive it into the show. Leave the new one outside.

Drive the 2 cars to the St. Louis show, Drive the old one in. After the show, you continue the trip with the new Challenger, your friend takes the old one home.

You get to see how your Hemi does in traffic and get some of the Power Tour experience with your old car. And still be close to home. 

P.S. Your car should be able to IDLE or stop/go in traffic for 2 hours straight in hot June weather, WITHOUT OVERHEATING or VAPOR LOCKING.
All of my cars are setup for this, so it was never a concern for me.  For some others, it was a different story.
Also, plan on a day or two of heavy downpour rain. So cheater slicks going 70mph on a wet highway will get you sideways. We had a nice cool, dry June week for this year's PT but some years were very WET.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2014 - 12:57:41 AM by ShelbyDogg »
Rob

3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0


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Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2014 - 01:17:42 AM »
The ending stop is 5 miles from my house!


Never mind.
« Last Edit: February 21, 2015 - 07:08:06 AM by YellowFin »
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2014 - 07:14:16 PM »
Jay, Register the new Challenger, drive it up to Wisconsin.  On the way to Champaign, have a friend meet you with the Old Challenger, switch the windshield sticker and drive it into the show. Leave the new one outside.

Drive the 2 cars to the St. Louis show, Drive the old one in. After the show, you continue the trip with the new Challenger, your friend takes the old one home.

You get to see how your Hemi does in traffic and get some of the Power Tour experience with your old car. And still be close to home. 

P.S. Your car should be able to IDLE or stop/go in traffic for 2 hours straight in hot June weather, WITHOUT OVERHEATING or VAPOR LOCKING.
All of my cars are setup for this, so it was never a concern for me.  For some others, it was a different story.
Also, plan on a day or two of heavy downpour rain. So cheater slicks going 70mph on a wet highway will get you sideways. We had a nice cool, dry June week for this year's PT but some years were very WET.
I may have to do something like that Rob.  I'll definitely take the '71 to the Champaign show and possibly to St. Louis.
you can call me Jay
I've seen sicker dogs get well.

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1969 Road Runner 440/Auto
2017 Ram Laramie 1500 - Hemi

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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2015 - 03:24:25 PM »
Only 4 days left to register for the $80 rate! You know that you want to go.....


MULTI-DAY REGISTRATION:
$80 – Early bird registration online through midnight PST, 1/16/15, Extended to 2/6/15!
$99 – Pre-registration online from 1/17/16 through midnight PST 5/23/15, when online registration closes.
$125 – Registration on site at Power Tour

Read more: http://www.hotrod.com/events/hot-rod-power-tour/2014/hot-rod-power-tour-2015-dates-locations-registration-and-faq/#ixzz3OdmRdj70
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« Last Edit: January 18, 2015 - 11:25:13 AM by ShelbyDogg »
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3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0


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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2015 - 12:33:59 AM »
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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2015 - 01:03:40 AM »
Well it is official now.  MoPowered Tour 2015!

https://powertour2015.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/mopowered-tour-2015-hot-rod-power-tour-is-a-go/

Ryan

So 2 MoPowered Tours? One led by Dave of Totally Auto and one led by you?
Rob

3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0


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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2015 - 11:44:46 AM »
June 11 - JUST ANNOUNCED  on Feb-19, 2015, Centennial Plaza, GULFPORT, MS

Get your rooms before the area finds out about the addition.

Got a DAYS INN- Gulfport, 2 Queens for $59 with a AAA discount.
Rob

3 E-bodies, Megasquirt-1v3.0, Edelbrock Pro-Flo-1, Holley C950, FAST EZ-EFI; say no to carbs...yes to throttle bodies

My Pace Car restoration thread:
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=44869.0


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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2015 - 11:18:52 PM »
Just released the newest MoPowered Tour update.  Hotels, Parties and More!

www.PowerTour2015.wordpress.com
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69 Charger R/T SE
70 Barracuda
74 Dart Swinger
93 RamCharger
88 Caprice Classic Brougham

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Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2015
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2015 - 03:41:46 PM »
Hey Ryan, your PM box is full. Off topic I know, but PM me or something so I can get in touch with you. :cheers:
Cheers!
Tom
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