HOT ROD Power Tour

What:

The 23rd annual HOT ROD Power Tour returns in 2017 with exciting new features for auto enthusiasts worldwide as the highly anticipated seven-day, seven-city journey is expected to bring together more than 6,000 vehicles and upwards of 100,000 spectators June 10-16, 2017.  Those interested in joining the excitement can register now at  http://www.hotrod.com/events/ . The HOT ROD Power Tour is also open to spectators at no cost! Come out and witness the spectacle.

Presented by Chevrolet Performance and driven by Continental Tire, HOT ROD Power Tour is widely considered to be the finest high-end automotive tour in the world, bringing to life the HOT ROD brand as performance car lovers join HOT ROD editors and photographers cruising through small town America. Enthusiasts from around the world celebrate as HOT ROD Power Tour welcomes all makes and models of hot rods, street rods, custom trucks, muscle cars, and performance machines of every vintage and nameplate. For many, HOT ROD Power Tour is the ultimate vacation with friends and family. Those who travel from start to finish are considered the “Long Haulers,” a title they proudly boast. The 2017 HOT ROD Power Tour anticipates more than 2,100 long-haul vehicles and more than 3,500 “Long Haulers” on tour.

The tour comes to the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, on Tuesday, June 13.

Who will be there:

Evan Perkins, Editor-in-Chief, HOT ROD

Lucky Costa, Hot Rod Garage Co-Host (select stops)

The HOT ROD Editorial Staff

Automotive aftermarket experts

Special celebrity guests

Tour participants & their vehicles

When:

Tuesday, June 13

Event hours: Noon to 7 p.m.

Where:

State Farm Center

1800 S. 1st Street

Champaign, Illinois 61820

The 23rd annual HOT ROD Power Tour will feature:

Thousands of Hot Rods from all over the country and beyond on display
Largest rolling car show in the country, possibly in the world
Autocross and Drag Strip Fun Runs
A colorful midway of mobile display rigs from more than 50 performance manufacturers and aftermarket specialists– view the latest innovations and get expert advice
Autograph sessions with motorsports celebrities (to be confirmed)
Entertainment, games, and dozens of giveaways on the main stage
Plus much more!

Economic Impact

The HOT ROD Power Tour brings significant impact to the economies of each of its tour stops.  Hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, gas stations, museums, local attractions, etc. will benefit as they play host to tour participants who are relaxed and enjoying the lifestyle of the ultimate hot rodding journey.  The HOT ROD Power Tour annually attracts participants from around the world who plan for months or even years to make the trip, and they come prepared to make each stop a memorable experience. 

Participant and Spectator Information – Be Part of a Legendary Event!

Participants may register a vehicle for just one day, two days, or the entire event. Vehicle registration is open to any year, make, or model. Pre-registration is available now through June 1 online at Hotrod.com/events. Pricing is as follows:

•  Multi-day pre-registration: $119/on-site registration: $150
Includes vehicle entry at all venues, two credentials, one goody bag, *Motor Trend OnDemand for 2 months (*available to pre-registrants only), and a free Hot Rod magazine T-shirt!

•  Single day pre-registration: $50/on-site registration: $60
Includes vehicle entry at one venue, exclusive license plate, and *Motor Trend OnDemand for 2 months (*available to pre-registrants only).

The HOT ROD Power Tour is also open to spectators so come out and witness the spectacle. **Spectator entry is free.  Spectators should enter parking at the Northeast corner of St. Mary’s Road and South  Oak St. and follow signs for spectator parking.  Participants should enter the venue from the south by proceeding north on 1st Street, follow the signs for participant parking.

For more information, follow the HOT ROD Power Tour at hotrod.com, Facebook: facebook.com/hotrodmag, Twitter: twitter.com/hotrodmagazine, email powertour@hotrod.com, or call 310-363-4231.