2014 Hot Rod Power Tour

Upcoming events (car shows, racing, meets, conferences, etc....) of interest to our community. Also forum member meetups - either solo to Caprices or with other car groups such as informal cruise-in's, etc....
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2014 Hot Rod Power Tour

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I have made my reservations so the wife and I will be doing the Hot Rod Power Tour in the PPV next June for our summer vacation. Hated that we didn't do it last year when it ended here in NC but since it starts here in Concord NC this time we had no excuse to not run.

I have heard lots of positive comments about it so t is time to see for myself.
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Sweet! That is one of my bucket list items....take lots of pics :)
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You will enjoy it! I have been on it off and on since 1999. I have never been a part of the "Long Hauler" group, but when I am on it, I manage three days or so. Most memorable was when it started at the GM Proving Ground in Milford, MI. in 2012. A lot of GM history on display. And they had a 2012 PPV there also. I plan on hitting the last three days this year when it gets closer to me. Hopefully we can get together along with a few other members?

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I attended the start last year in Arlington, TX. They had a real nice turn out and many vendor displays. You should attend a start or end even if you can't go on the tour itself. It's a great car show and opportunity to talk to the vendors of all kinds of equipment. Vic Edelbrock himself was in his booth signing autographs. GM had a new SS on display along with a new Impala. And it's free!
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I hate that I missed it when they came to Memphis Tn . The wife had surgery during that week and I had to take care of her . But it's also on my bucket list .
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I will be in Bettendorf, IA on Thursday. Any one else?
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We will be there. We have signed up for the Long Haul so we will see you there!
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I'd love to make the Concord run but unfortunately with my mom not being in the best of health I've got to pass. That'd be a nice roadtrip though!

If you talk to any of the vendors.... remember product development for our cars.... :)
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elc32955 wrote:
If you talk to any of the vendors.... remember product development for our cars.... :)
Yes please remember !
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I always do that. I have spoken with Hotchkis and Kooks again. Interesting story with Kooks that I can't share at the moment but when I get back from Power Tour I have another appointment with them.

By the way the PPV ran a 14.235 @ 100.43 mph on zMAX Dragway 1/4 mile. Looking forwark to running at Summit Raceway Tuesday in Norwalk OH.
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2015 Bright Yellow Jeep Wrangler, the better half's car.
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