Anyone Doing the HotRod power tour this year?

Saw this 64 Val convert last weekend and talked to the owner. He was a long hauler last year in this car. Transplanted 225 Super Six and did not have a single problem on the whole trip.

I've considered going but the cost of lodging and fuel is a big deterrent. If I took the 68 cuda I might sleep in the back a few nights, BTDT. 13-14 MPG and of course the price of gas suddenly jumped this week.
My 64 Val is not road worthy yet but it would be entirely capable of making the trip when "done".