BobT-47P15 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 On the 10 o'clock news tonight they mentioned a group of hot rods would be coming thru Joplin today (Wed).....writing this after midnight. So, I looked up the Hot Rod Power Tour, and sure enough.....that's who it is. On Wed, they begin their day in Madison, IL and end at the Buffalo Run casino in Miami, OK. It looks like they will get onto our 7th Street at the E edge of town and motor across the city to Schifferdecker Ave, then south about 5 miles to I44, then aboout 26 miles to Miami. Should be here during the afternoon sometime as they go thru St Louis using some smaller roads to miss the rush hour traffic, then it's about 4 to 4 1/2 hours on to Joplin....or longer, depending on stops. Before Joplin, they will pass thru the north edge of Carthage, MO. If I happen to have time, will try to see when they pass thru. The following day (Thurs), they will travel to Stillwater, OK. Fri, from Stillwater to Arlington, TX. I know many of the cars are "newer" but things like this are fun to watch nonetheless. Just passing this on in case anyone might be interested along the way. Here's a link to their pdf schedule/route page........................... http://image.hotrod.com/f/38388736/HRPT+2012+Driving+Directions+5_23.pdf Quote
yourpc48 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 Sounds fun. Pictures might be in order. Quote
Phil Martin Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 Went to madison yesterday. Hundreds of cars. They even raced on the drag strip. Great day no admission charge for spectators either, a miracle in itself. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 I remember when they came through our area many years ago..rather enjoyed the afternoon walk about the group of cars and chatting a bit with a few of the owners..matter of fact that was the last time I saw a AMC Rebel Machine they were a unique paint scheme for sure.. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Posted June 6, 2012 About 1:30 or so this afternoon, I saw a few of them coming down the street. Some were by themselves, others maybe 3 or 4 together. No big long parade. The cars ranged from late model Corvettes to a couple rods from the 30s. I have to play my music gig tonite, or I would go down to the casino at Miami, OK where they will be staying. Quote
Phil Martin Posted June 6, 2012 Report Posted June 6, 2012 On the news they said there were 1600 cars tahing the complete tour. Amazing!! Quote
yourpc48 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Posted June 7, 2012 On the news they said there were 1600 cars tahing the complete tour. Amazing!! Thats alota cars Quote
faucet47custom Posted June 8, 2012 Report Posted June 8, 2012 I have a friend with a '65 mustang fastback doing the tour this year with his wife. I've enjoyed seeing the pictures they put on facebook Quote
fstfish66 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Posted June 8, 2012 the tour passed thru my area in 2006 i was in the middle of 2 stops,,,so i took my 40 coupe to one stop and the next day i took my barracuda to the other stop,,i dont think there were that many cars in 2006 ide guess 6 to 800 i could be a little on the high side of what they call long haulers,,,it was some thing different,,, at the professional photo booth,,, they had a deal for 2 pics,, iasked if i could get 2 different cars,, the girl said yes but why would you want a pic of some one elses car,,,,,i explained to here i had one car at oen stop and another car at another stop,,she couldnt figure it out i guess,,,see if i can post my pics Quote
yourpc48 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Posted June 9, 2012 the tour passed thru my area in 2006 i was in the middle of 2 stops,,,so i took my 40 coupe to one stop and the next day i took my barracuda to the other stop,,i dont think there were that many cars in 2006 ide guess 6 to 800 i could be a little on the high side of what they call long haulers,,,it was some thing different,,,at the professional photo booth,,, they had a deal for 2 pics,, iasked if i could get 2 different cars,, the girl said yes but why would you want a pic of some one elses car,,,,,i explained to here i had one car at oen stop and another car at another stop,,she couldnt figure it out i guess,,,see if i can post my pics Both are Very nice looking cars. I think I would be proud to own either one of them. Quote
fstfish66 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Posted June 16, 2012 Both are Very nice looking cars. I think I would be proud to own either one of them. thank you,,, was hoping for more on this topic,,, Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Posted June 17, 2012 You might check over on the HAMB.......some of the cars were things accepted there. Or, maybe the magazine now has some blog type posts from participants. Quote
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