Some of the best Power Tour watching happens on the bridges along the route. In Parachute we join some fellow hot rod fans as they watch the parade go by.

After seeing how the other side lives, we jump in our Olds 442 and punch it.

To our right, the headwaters of the Colorado River.

The ever vigilant (or is that virulent?) GM Motor Medic.

Uh oh. Time for the allways appreciated “Honk of Shame.” Gary proves that he can give as good as he gets.

Lewis and Elsi Walck, their two children Jonathan and Emily, and their 1968 Chevy truck (well mostly ’68 according to Lewis).

It’s the Gary and Jack show.

A little Colorado color.

The clever pioneers who named “No Name” had an uncanny grasp of the obvious.

As the canyon narrows, the cars begin to pack in tight.

With veteran Hot Rod Magazine editor Ro McGonegal driving, Scott Killeen prepares to shoot the Olds 442 for their upcoming Power Tour coverage.

Lincoln and copilot Chris in their 1987 Buick Grand National. They traveled all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico to be part of the Power Tour.

Crossing the continental divide, we emerge from the Eisenhower Tunnel.

Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, Colorado. We locate our East Coast Sales Vice President, Forrest Tosie. He’s showing a dedicated Mothers® fan how to use Sealer and Glaze AND prominently display the Mothers® label — all at the same time.

Like the sign says, a 1950 Mercury.

A 1964 Chevy Impala with custom bovine seat covers.

Four really nice outhouses — too bad all those Vipers are blocking the view.

1957 Pontiac Star Chief Wagon.

1973 Cadillac (Forrest calls it “aesthetically challenged”).

Bandimere Speedway is built into the side of hill overlooking Denver. Straight ahead, the Power Tour Cruise Night Party. To the left and down the hill, the dragstrip.

A 1965 Corvette Dragster built by Star Body Works in Medford, Oregon.

A peek under the Vette’s hood.

”Could someone please give me a hand with this trunk?”

We end the day with open drags down the Bandimere track.