Hot Rod Power Tour: Always Have Plan A, B, C, D and E Ready

Well let’s just say the past few weeks haven’t gone quite as planned. The original plan was to take my new 2009 Challenger R/T Classic on the Power Tour. Unfortunately, Chrysler filed for bankruptcy the day my car was to be finished, and delayed me receiving the vehicle for a few months. I decided to concentrate on my 1971 Dodge Challenger for the Tour, but that didn’t work out either. I discovered some damage to the front end. I knew when going through the damage that it would take a bit of work to get straightened out. So out came the Caprice for its second Power Tour.

The Caprice isn’t a hot rod in the typical sense, but I’ve upgraded and modified the car. It will move with the other cars in the pack, just like last year. The old girl has a V8, cop car suspension, a/c, overdrive and plenty of truck space to carry anything I need or my friends. It is the perfect cruising car.

My best friend Mike was going to do the Tour with me, but stuff came up for him at work, so he is no longer traveling with me. I’ll be doing the Tour solo this year.

Last year I had an incredible time, even after a few issues. I expect that this year will be even better then the last. I’ll  try to post daily updates up until the Tour, so stay tuned.