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Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour Rentals on PickRV — Multi-City Driving Tour
Hot Rod Power Tour is the largest multi-city muscle-car driving tour in America — 7 days, 7 cities, 2,000+ participating cars. PickRV's tour-route hosts serve renters who want to join without committing the year.
Event details
Dates
First or second week of June (annual)
Location
Multi-city route (varies year to year) — typically Midwest to Southeast
Format
7-day caravan-style driving tour, host venue each evening
What it is
Hot Rod Power Tour, published by Hot Rod Magazine since 1995, is the most-attended driving tour in American muscle-car culture.
Route varies year-to-year but typically covers 1,500-2,000 miles across 6-8 host cities in the Midwest, South, or Southeast.
Participating cars must drive the route under their own power. Trailered cars are accepted at host venues but do not earn Long Hauler status.
Which rigs fit the event
- Driver-grade muscle: 1969-1973 Mustang, Camaro, Chevelle. The classic Hot Rod profile.
- Restomod 1957 Bel Air, 1965 Mustang Fastback with modern fuel injection — combines classic styling with road-trip reliability.
- Driver-grade Corvette C3 or C4 — popular Power Tour platform.
Booking logistics
- Hot Rod publishes the route 4-6 months ahead. PickRV hosts in tour-route cities offer Power Tour rentals.
- Book 2-3 months ahead. Long Hauler (drove the full route) status is the rental sweet spot — host expects 1,500+ miles on the rig that week.
- Many hosts include emergency-roadside support specific to Power Tour route hotels.
Sources cited (AACA / Hagerty / SCM / manufacturer archives)
FAQs
Can I rent a car to do the Power Tour?
Yes — PickRV hosts in route cities offer week-long Power Tour rentals. Confirm the host's tour participation in the booking conversation.
What if the car breaks down mid-route?
Power Tour is a 1,500-2,000 mile week. Hosts who rent for Power Tour have roadside support arrangements and (often) a chase-car option. The booking terms surface the contingency plan.
How is fuel cost?
Big-block muscle on Power Tour averages 8-12 mpg over the week. Budget $400-$700 in fuel for a 7-day Power Tour depending on rig and route.
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