Hot Rod Power Tour 2026

This year’s Hot Rod Power Tour 2026 celebrates “100 Years of Route 66.”  The Power Tour, June 8-12, 2026, will be is a five-day, high-octane road trip celebrating the 100-year history of the legendary Route 66. Thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, and street machines storm legendary racetracks from Illinois to Oklahoma for drag racing, autocross, burnouts, and nonstop car culture. This isn’t a car show — it’s a full-throttle takeover of America’s most iconic highway. Click this link for Hot Rod Magazine’s full story.

Although the Power Tour is already SOLD OUT for 2026, you can still get Single Day & Spectator tickets.  

Click here for tickets. 

Starts at: Chicagoland Speedway:  SUNDAY JUNE 7- 12pm-5pm for credential pickup.

500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet, IL 60433. 

FOR ENTRY, PLEASE USE GATE #1 (same property as Route 66 Raceway, across the street)

The 32nd annual HOT ROD Power Tour will take place June 8–12, 2026 and celebrate the
100th anniversary of Route 66 with a special centennial route. (HOT ROD)

Kickoff / Day 1 – June 8: Route 66 Raceway – Joliet, IL (HOT ROD)
Day 2 – June 9: Village of Rantoul – Rantoul, IL (HOT ROD)
Day 3 – June 10: Worldwide Technology Raceway – St. Louis, MO (HOT ROD)
Day 4 – June 11: Missouri State University – Springfield, MO (HOT ROD)
Day 5 – June 12: Tulsa Raceway Park – Tulsa, OK (HOT ROD)

NEW FOR 2026: Official Power Tour Pit Stop Cities!!

• We’re excited to introduce our new Official Power Tour Pit Stop Cities: Rolla, MO and Joplin, MO. (Please note these are NOT replacing any venues/days on the tour. These are stops Mid Route, on days 4 and 5!)

• These mid-day/Mid-route stops on Days 4 and 5 will feature activities and experiences designed to enhance your tour journey.