If you think family summer trips the closest you'll ever get to a cross-country road trip, think again. Forget mom and dad's Winnebago, Tour 2002 is Super Street's chance to turn an otherwise boring drive to the Sept. 21-22 NOPI Nationals (www.nopinationals.com) into veritable Spring Break on wheels. With three Tour legs, we'll undoubtedly pass somewhere near your abode in the week prior to the NOPI Nationals, and when we do, you're more than welcome to join our convoy, good buddy. All we ask is that you purchase a T-shirt at one of the stops. The T-shirts not only enable you to display your Tour 2002 pride, they come with a schwag bag stuffed with tons of cool stuff. We'll be partying every night on every leg of Tour 2002 and you're invited-free of charge.
If you're already going to the NOPI Nationals, there's no reason not to go on Tour with us especially if you crave our company and, frankly, who doesn't? Be warned that Tour 2002 will be your last chance to purchase raffle tickets for the GMP Performance (704/525-0941, www.gmpperformance.com) giveaway GTI that will be handed out during the NOPI Nationals weekend. You'll also get to meet various company representatives from the likes of APC, Nitrous Express, Enkei, HKS, HP Racing, Konig, Meguiar's, Pioneer and Yokohama, and more. And if you've ever wanted to plead face-to-face for sponsorship with any of the top companies in the industry, Tour 2002 is your big chance. For more information on Tour 2002, check out superstreetonline.com.
Pre-Tour 2002 Automotive Checklist
1. Extra oil (like Valvoline Synpower-why mess around?)
2. Spare tire (just make sure it fits over those mondo rotors you installed)
3. Jack and jack stands (one that's wedgeable under your lowered car)
4. Lug nut wrench
5. Wheel lock lug nut (it sucks to have to break off a perfectly good wheel lock)
6. Puncture repair kit or can of Fix-A-Flat (this way you can at least keep your nice rollers inflated during the show)
7. Extra coolant (pre-mixed with a 50/50 blend of water and coolant)
8. Spare alternator, fan, and accessory belts (bring two for good measure)
9. A package of fuses (hey, a 39-cent fuse could save your life)
10. Flares (as long as you don't get pyro on us)
West Leg
9/17/02-Pre-party at Enkei Wheels (817/490-5600, www.enkei.com) in Fort Worth, Texas, at 8pm
Official Hotel-Hampton Inn (13600 N Freeway (I35W), Fort Worth, TX 76178, 817/439-0400), mention Tour 2002 and get a $63 rate
9/18/02-Kick-off of the West Leg at the Hampton Inn at 8am
Lunch Stop-BMP Design/Supersprint (800/648-7278, www.bmpd.com)
Night Party-Hooters (505 Constitution Dr., West Monroe, LA 71292, 318/322-3224)
Official Hotel-Baymont Inn (503 Constitution Dr., West Monroe, LA 71292, 318/387-2711), mention Tour 2002 and get a $59 rate
9/19/02-Start at the Baymont Inn at 8am
Lunch Stop - Performance Car Audio (795 W. Third St., Forest, MS 39074, 601/469-9999)
Night Party-Next Level Performance (900 4th Ave., North Birmingham, AL 35203, 205/327-5600)
Official Hotel-La Quinta Inn (60 State Farm Pkwy., Birmingham, AL 35209, 205/290-0150)
9/20/02-Start at Next Level Performance at 8am
Finish Line-Atlanta Motorspeedway and the NOPI Nationals
South Leg
9/18/02-Pre-party at HP Racing (305/629-8977, www.hpracing.com) in Miami, Florida, at 7pm
Official Hotel-La Quinta Inn (8730 NW 27th St., Miami, FL 33172, 305/436-0830), mention Tour 2002 and get a $59 rate
9/19/02-Kick-off of the South Leg at HP Racing at 8am
Lunch Stop-Andretti Thrill Park (321/956-6706, www.andrettithrillpark.com)
Night Party-Club 600 North at The Plaza Resort and Spa presented by Toucan (600 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118, 386/255-4471)
Official Hotel - The Plaza Resort and Spa, mention Tour 2002 for a discounted rate
9/20/02-Start at The Plaza Resort and Spa at 8amLunch Stop-Henshin Auto Design (904/338-0078, www.henshinauto.com)
Finish Line-Atlanta Motorspeedway and the NOPI Nationals