Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 So I am in the beginning stages of planing my trip on the HRPT. I am hoping to get others that want to get out and spend a week driving thier car accross the country with something around 4000 other gearheads. It is pretty much a at speed parade from point to point with a party and the end of each day. The route and dates are listed below. If interested I will be booking hotels most likely by the end of Jan. and can help (plus the more together make it safer and sometimes cheaper.) Also this year ends a short drive from home and hits some cool spots (Indy speedway being one (last time I went we got to make laps on the Bristol speedway, I bet indy is the same) Saturday June 4 Cocoa Beach, FL Port Canaveral Sunday June 5 Valdosta, GA South Georgia Motorsports Park Monday June 6 Montgomery, AL Montgomery Motorsports Park Tuesday June 7 Nashville, TN LP Field Wednesday June 8 Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thursday June 9 Muskegon, MI Downtown Muskegon Friday June 10 Detroit, MI Metro Beach Metropark Saturday June 11 Detroit, MI Long Haulers Ceremony (Location TBD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i may be able to do this with the camaro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) They alow anyone with anything as long as they: A: don't trailer it B: don't drive a prius Edited January 2, 2011 by Buckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 id take the camaro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Nice, Don't think I can swing an entire week off this year but I can meet up in Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 i am trying to get the camaro done so i can at least make one of the stops. i don't think i'm going to make it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Aj mine may be making it in primer so come out if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Scott, Which car would you be driving? I might try to hit either Indy or Detroit. I will either take the 87 vette or the 92 mustang. Yes, I would need to trailer the 69 vette, so it would be out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I hope to make it in the cougar. That is plan a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Aj mine may be making it in primer so come out if you can mine is more of a money to get parts thing not having it done because of time thing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 oh I SOOOO understand that I am hoping to buy my new front suspention soonand the t-56 magnum with tax $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I've done several HRPTs and plan to do it this year too. I think I'll take the 08 Z06 this time. It's a HRPT virgin. If they ever plan an all-northern route I'll take the 68. But it is a rolling sauna even in cool weather. A few things to keep in mind... -it is 99.9999% American cars...take a look at HRM and you'll get the idea. the occasional jag-with-an-LS-motor shows up but that is rare. I saw a morris minor wagon back in 06 but upon closer inspection...it had an american V6 or something shoe-horned in there. I suppose you could say my 06 GTO was an aussi when I took it on 2 tours. Whatev -If you don't go to the track events...the rest of the trip is highly repetitive. So, you'd better have friends along and/or plan side trips along the way or you will be bored after a couple days. -The distances are aggressive...the course takes the scenic route and you will be sharing the road with THOUSANDS of tourers....seriously, at some venues there have been like 5000 cars. Like triple the time you would usually think it would take. -keep in mind that the 'show' at each venue fires up around 1-2pm and they start shutting down by like 5 or so. LOTS of the participants are retirees and the schedule reflects that. You need to get an early start every day and HAUL to get any kind of time at the event. At some locations they have bands that play after dark but in my experience the crowd is pretty thin and tame. Think local bar band shows. So, hook up with folks and plan your nightly party spot early. -They are serious about the 'no car left behind' thing. Everyone is really helpful. -Anyone want to talk to someone who's done it a bunch of times and you have more questions...PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 i'm 90% sure i won't make it this year but in any case CR members that go should roll together so they have someone to talk to at the stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA In Progress Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Scott, are you going from start to finish? Maybe I'll dust of the T/A and at least do some of the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Yes I am doing all this year. I have a few meeting in Nashville and doing the remainder if you want to do that as well that would be sweet. Aj you should borrow ashleys v if the 69 is not ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I've done several HRPTs and plan to do it this year too. I think I'll take the 08 Z06 this time. It's a HRPT virgin. If they ever plan an all-northern route I'll take the 68. But it is a rolling sauna even in cool weather. A few things to keep in mind... -it is 99.9999% American cars...take a look at HRM and you'll get the idea. the occasional jag-with-an-LS-motor shows up but that is rare. I saw a morris minor wagon back in 06 but upon closer inspection...it had an american V6 or something shoe-horned in there. I suppose you could say my 06 GTO was an aussi when I took it on 2 tours. Whatev +I saw most every kind of make on the tour yes the mas amount is americian muscle (mostly what the mags reader ship is into) but everything is welcome (hell ther was one guy in a rent a heap kia crap box even) -If you don't go to the track events...the rest of the trip is highly repetitive. So, you'd better have friends along and/or plan side trips along the way or you will be bored after a couple days. + I will be rolling with a friend as a copilot and also withe 20+ cars from anouther forum. Also a few friends are meeting me in nashville as well so plenty of people will be around. As far as boring it is most defanitly for people that enjoy driving and not getting there. -The distances are aggressive...the course takes the scenic route and you will be sharing the road with THOUSANDS of tourers....seriously, at some venues there have been like 5000 cars. Like triple the time you would usually think it would take. + I drive 300 miles a day so I did not find the mileage anything more than the norm but again you must injoy driving. I will be for the first day maybe two doing the follow the leader thing but like the last time we went will be makeing our own path useing as many twisty roads as possable:D -keep in mind that the 'show' at each venue fires up around 1-2pm and they start shutting down by like 5 or so. LOTS of the participants are retirees and the schedule reflects that. You need to get an early start every day and HAUL to get any kind of time at the event. At some locations they have bands that play after dark but in my experience the crowd is pretty thin and tame. Think local bar band shows. So, hook up with folks and plan your nightly party spot early. + The venders area and "show" (except for the dyno challange) is more for the local people as it is the same every day so afther the first few days when you get to see most of the cars (4k car takes a while to look at) then the fun is dinners with newly met friends and smokey fun at the hotels and a cold one one the cars are parked. -They are serious about the 'no car left behind' thing. Everyone is really helpful. +Yep I witnessed this as well (luckly not on mine) -Anyone want to talk to someone who's done it a bunch of times and you have more questions...PM me Oh also side note If you do want to come please make sure your car can go 75 for a hour please. We had a sweet little mavorick with us last time but a c4 and big gear ment slow cruise speed ALL the time and it got old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 no '69 no go. why be away for a week when i could be working on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Meet us in tn or indy then and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I hope to have my Blazer done for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01slpss Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I will be attending the Muskegon MI & Detroit MI Power Tour Stops for sure... Have had my hotel rooms booked for a couple months now.... Weather will determine what vehicle i take to the Power Tour stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'm In Viper will be ready Where are you guys staying ???? I need to get this booked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 If you realy want to go pm me a email addy and I'll keep ypu in the loop. I have a list of hotels that a large group is staying at. (large group = more fun + Security) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I have always wanted to go so this will be great !!! PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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