The 31st Annual HOT ROD Power Tour is gearing up to hit five Midwest venues this June, including stops at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
America’s largest traveling car show brings more than 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes and models on display for tens of thousands of automotive enthusiasts along the route and at stops each night.
“HOT ROD Power Tour is a staple summer automotive journey that is truly one of a kind,” said Eric Schwab, Chief Commercial Officer of MotorTrend Group. “We are proud of the event’s legacy and how it has continued to grow over the years, and 2025 looks to be another historic run.”
The five-city tour will feature more than 1,000 miles of driving, with high-octane events like drag racing, autocross and live entertainment.
HOT ROD Power Tour 2025 schedule:
- KICKOFF/Day 1: June 9 – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN
- Day 2: June 10 – Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL
- Day 3: June 11 – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
- Day 4: June 12 – Monroe County Fairgrounds, Monroe, MI
- Day 5: June 13 – Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH
“Last year was very successful as we experienced over 65% growth of new participants. We’re excited about this year’s tour route, giving participants a unique and fun experience while visiting historic Midwest cities and venues,” said Mike Galimi, HOT ROD network director.
Launched in 1995 by HOT ROD magazine to connect with readers, HOT ROD Power Tour is widely considered the finest high-end hot rod–based automotive tour in the world, the event noted in a press release. It has visited 37 U.S. states and covers an average of 1,000-plus miles each year.
Classic cars and hot rods travel city to city while car lovers and HOT ROD editors and photographers follow alongside the tour, all cruising through small-town America like one big family reunion road trip. Participants can join for one, two or all five days.
All vehicles and spectators must pre-register before arriving at the first venue they attend. Spectators can come out and witness the HOT ROD Power Tour spectacle at no gate admission cost but must register for a free ticket. Spectator parking is located away from the show grounds and parking charges may apply in some locations.
