EV Route 66 Scavenger Hunt
⚡ Drive the Historic Route 66, Complete Challenges, and Win Prizes!
Join us for the EV Route 66 Scavenger Hunt, a self-paced adventure where teams explore America’s most iconic highway, complete fun challenges, and meet up at the final destination in McLean, IL for prizes and celebration!
No strict schedules, no checkpoints—just your EV, Route 66, and the open road.
The event is open to all teams and cars especially historic cars and trucks but the theme is Electric Vehicles
📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 12 with a rain date of April 19 if needed
📍 Route: Select locations along Route 66
🏁 Finish Line: Meet-up at the Dixie Truck Stop Diner and Route 66 Museum, McLean, IL for awards & celebration
🎟 Entry Fee: $200 per team includes 2 T-shirts and dinner, your entry fee is 100% tax deductible contribution to Prairie Guardians, an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We want everyone to participate who wants to, so if you can’t make the $200 donation, it’s no problem, just email us to reserve your spot and we will help you. If you want to be a part of the fun and adventure but can’t do the scavenger hunt, you can sponsor a team and win prizes when they do well. Email us at prairieguardians@gmail.com for more info
🔎 How It Works
1️⃣ Register Online – Sign up & receive your Scavenger Hunt Guide
2️⃣ Hit the Road – Complete challenges at your own pace (snap pics, check in at landmarks, etc.)
3️⃣ Submit Your Entries – Upload photos/videos via [Google Forms, GooseChase app, or social media with #EV66Hunt]
4️⃣ Meet at the Finish Line! – Join us in McLean for awards, food, and fun!
Sign up now and you can start earning points towards the competition be referring others and also get $40 for each team you refer.
🏆 Prizes & Challenges
🏅 Grand Prize: Best overall score A Caribbean Cruise
📸 Best Photo: Most creative Route 66 pic
🔋 Most Efficient Drive: Best miles-per-kWh rating
🚙 People’s Choice Award: Fan favorite EV
More prizes will be announced soon and depends on the number of entries and sponsors. If you would like to sponsor a prize or even in general, please click here
💡 Why Join?
✅ Fun & Flexible – Drive at your own pace, no stress
✅ Explore Route 66 – Visit historic sites & quirky attractions
✅ Support a Cause – Proceeds fund sustainable conservation
✅ Connect with the EV Community – Meet fellow enthusiasts