That sounds like so much fun! Where does it start at? I’m seriously thinking of going next year, if just anybody can sign up.
This year it will run south to north (St. Louis to Chicago) which normally happens in the even years. But since last year was canceled they kept the same plans from last year in place, just changed the date.
In 2022, it should run from south to north again, but they may just let it stay changed and run north to south (Chicago vicinity to St. Louis). Have to wait and see.
But yes, anyone can join in the fun! Not required to be an Association member and any type of vehicle can come. There’s usually antique cars or a group of current Mustangs or Corvettes along for the ride. Turns into a mini car and motorcycle show on its own.
There’s a Route 66 festival outside St. Louis the same weekend of our tour, so it’s nice when we start in St. Louis because we can stop in at the festival the night before. Here’s the link to this year’s motor tour; it has an article that explains a bit more of what happens on a motor tour. https://www.il66assoc.org/2021/04/our-2021-motor-tour-is-a-go/