There are Power Tours, and then there are statements. For 2026, Hot Rod Power Tour isn’t just rolling out another multi-day road trip. It’s planting its flag squarely in American hot-rodding mythology and pointing the nose of the convoy straight down Route 66.

Hot Rod has officially announced that the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour will take over the Mother Road, turning one of the most iconic highways in automotive history into a weeklong rolling car show, endurance run, and cultural throwback. It’s the kind of move that feels inevitable in hindsight. If you’re going to celebrate horsepower, freedom, and mechanical individuality, you do it on the road that defined all three.

According to the announcement, Power Tour 2026 will run June 2026, stretching across multiple states as thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, late-model performance machines, customs, and survivor iron thunder westward from the Midwest toward the Pacific. Full event details, dates, and city-by-city stop information are being maintained by Hot Rod and can be found on the official event page here:

The homecoming kicked off on Thursday, June 8th, with an electrifying display of raw horsepower during the opening round of qualifying. A procession of sleek Mustangs, each more powerful than the last, dazzled spectators as they roared down the track. Drivers jockeyed for top positions in the leaderboard, testing their machines and their skills in a spectacle of smoke and thunder.

One of the highlights of the show was the unveiling of new products from some of the biggest names in the industry. Companies such as Holley Performance Products, JE Pistons, and K&N Engineering showcased their latest technology and innovations, including new engine components, suspension systems, and aerodynamics packages. Holley Performance Products, for example, unveiled their new line of EFI systems designed specifically for racing applications, while JE Pistons showcased their new line of high-performance pistons for both street and racing use.

Another major focus of the show was the presence of electric and hybrid racing technology. With the increasing focus on sustainable racing, several companies, including Mahle Motorsports and AEM EV, showcased their electric and hybrid powertrain solutions for race cars. Mahle Motorsports, for example, showcased their new electric motor and inverter technology, which is designed to deliver high-performance and efficiency in electric race cars. AEM EV, on the other hand, showcased their new line of high-performance battery systems and power electronics for electric and hybrid race cars.

In addition to the exhibitors, the show also featured several educational seminars and workshops. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts on topics such as engine building, aerodynamics, and chassis setup.