A Rookie... Looking At Power Tour

[MR P-BODY]

Being that I know zero about the power tour, is there rules
to it and where do you start, is there X amount of cars aloud
on it(like drag week).... why a registration if there is no
limit on cars... is there a designated route you HAVE to follow..
just trying to get a feel for this and wonder if I would like to get
in on it........ thanks for any answers to my dumb questions
and if you can fill in any blanks for a guy that knows ZERO
about it
Thanks

[38P]

The answer to all questions is NO. No rules. No limits on entries. No required route. . . . and not really much organization.


Basically it's a series of cruise nights with some roadtripping thrown in.

[38P]

You can register day-by-day if you want to get in on the power parking, score some stickers and swag, and listen to the vendor yacking at the daily assembly. But it costs more if you're going more than three stops.

You can register for the whole shootin' match if you want to, and if you punch your ticket at each stop, you get to attend the long hauler's ceremony/picture.

You can show up for the daily starting assembly, but most don't . . . and the cruise group doesn't stay together anyway.

There's a suggested route, but many don't follow it.

If you want to autocross, you can't run with the "official" group anyhow because you've got to get to the nightly stop a lot earlier

And if you don't need to power park and don't care about stickers and swag, you can just show up for free at as many stops as you want.

In short, it's almost nothing like Drag Week.

[70chevyC-10]

http://www.americanrestomods.com/2013-hotrod-powertour-guide/

Some good info here or go to Hot Rod.com / Power Tour / FAQ's too.

or here - http://www.mytrain.com/powertour.html

[cstmwgn]

Being that I know zero about the power tour, is there rules
to it and where do you start, is there X amount of cars aloud
on it(like drag week).... why a registration if there is no
limit on cars... is there a designated route you HAVE to follow..
just trying to get a feel for this and wonder if I would like to get
in on it........ thanks for any answers to my dumb questions
and if you can fill in any blanks for a guy that knows ZERO
about it
Thanks

Don't listen to those other yahoos - there are all kinds of rules
New guys buy the beer - but since you only drink warm beer that isn't going to be too big of deal!
You HAVE to carry a lawn chair in your car - after all this is the "car show" crowd
Most will be expected to participate in the nightly hotel parking lot burnout activities - that is assuming you bring something that is capable.

It can be a cluster - so while not a rule or requirement - an excellent cooling system tends to be good insurance.
Its not DragWeek - an order of magnitude more cars - and the routes aren't quite as hard to follow.

Hope you decided to come out and play a little - it is a lot of fun and can be addictive.

[Big Dave]

Beware.....Power Tour is a highly addictive drug (some think it's the exposure to carbon monoxide). Once exposed there is no cure and you will live the next 51 weeks with much anticipation. You should check with a trained professional before attempting.

[>>>>head]

if you really are a carjunkie but not looking for a competitive deal, I can't think of a better way to be temporarily dipped into car nirvana

[silver_bullet]

Listen.. we were noobies six years ago, and if it weren't for job/vacation restrictions, we'd be there for a sixth straight long haul... remember, chairs, cooler, camera, memory card(s) money for beer, food, ice, and a willingness to adventure and not give up! One thing...Try to keep your cool in traffic, and have fun!!

[MR P-BODY]

Is there a route set up for this year... when does it start

[cstmwgn]

Is there a route set up for this year... when does it start

Starts June 1st in Arlington TX, June 2nd Texarkana AR, June 3rd Little Rock AR, June 4th Memphis TN, June 5th Birmingham AL, June 6th Chattanooga TN, June 7th Concord NC, June 8th Concord NC - long haulers award ceremony

Route is typically posted ~ 2 weeks before the tour starts

[1956NY150]

Warning Warning
Mr. P Body
Would fit in real WELL

[moparjim71]

Mr. P, see you on the road?

[MR P-BODY]

Warning Warning
Mr. P Body
Would fit in real WELL

LOL... thanks... but being I have testing to do on a
totally new ride I was hoping it was closer... I think
it was last year that it came through Mich so if it came
close I would try to make a leg or two as part of my testing
but its farther than I had planned to travel with minimal
testing by that time............. thanks guys... maybe next year...
for now.. I have to prep for DW.... by the way this is my junker
that I'm building.... I should have it in color next week unless
I screw up in the last bit of prep work

[>>>>head]

Mr P, if you are still a l'il undecided - the worst that can happen is you call 1-800 U-Haul and carry her home

[MR P-BODY]

No... I'm not gonna make it this year... too much work and testing
to get done before then... and thats if things go well.... maybe
next year if its closer