The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with a stop in Collinsville. Each stop on the Great Race is free to the public. Spectators can visit with the participants and look at the cars for several hours. It is common for racers to allow kids to climb in the cars for a first-hand look.

The Great Race is a 9-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. The event uses a new route each year and features 17 hosted city stops along the way, including this hosted stop in Collinsville. Teams and cars from Japan, England, Australia, Canada and every corner of the United States participate in the annual event, which is often considered a “bucket list” item for car enthusiasts - especially in 2026 with Route 66 as the backdrop. Cars, trucks and motorcycles built in 1974 and earlier are eligible to compete.

For 2026, the Great Race is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with a Route 66 themed event that starts in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday, June 20, and ends in Pasadena, California on Sunday, June 28, with stops at many historic towns and attractions along the way.