This summer, the 2026 Hemmings Great Race—a renowned endurance rally for antique, vintage, and collector cars—will include the Will Rogers Memorial Museum as a key stop along its route.

The Hemmings Great Race, presented by Coker Tire, is a nine-day, 2,300-mile classic car rally featuring 120 antique automobiles. The event visits 17 cities along a new route each year, including a stop in Claremore, Oklahoma, on Monday, June 22.

In 2026, the Great Race will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with a Route 66-themed event. It starts in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday, June 20, and ends in Pasadena, California, on Sunday, June 28. The race covers 2,300 miles with 17 stops across eight states, passing many iconic Route 66 sights. The 2026 Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire is officially recognized as a Route 66 Centennial Event in partnership with the US Route 66 Centennial Commission. From neon-lit main streets to roadside diners, the event will showcase the charm and character that have made Route 66 a symbol of the American spirit for nearly a century.

While in Claremore, the drivers will stop for lunch at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, which is located on Route 66. For more information, visit greatrace.com or the Great Race Facebook Page. You can also email [email protected].

The Great Race is proudly partnered with Hemmings as Title Sponsor and is presented by Coker Tire Company. To join the sponsors, such as Stahls, Samuel Smith Old Brewery, and McCollister’s Auto Transport, contact [email protected].

1909 Buick participating in the Great Race arrives in Eureka, California.