By the time the sleepy heads got moving, the sun was high, as was the temperature and humidity. What was an empty lot yesterday, was full today.

It’s hard to pick a favorite amongst so many, but my favorites lean towards big motors

and low production versions.

On a good day, even I can figure out what “1 of One” means.

Every genre of car guy is represented on the Power Tour. You want it in the weeds? Done.

Nice paint — in coral or turquoise? No problem.

Or even both at the same time? It can be done — or more correctly, probably has been already.

I’ve never been a fan of yellow and purple together, but you have to admit — it works on this ’56 Chevy.

Way back in the good ol’ days (those would be the 1980s), Carroll Shelby teamed with Chrysler to make some killer cars in an era of automotive boredom. Take the GLH-S, for example.

With lots of boost on that 2.2L, it made for blazing speed with torque steer to match. This jewel is one of only 500 made.

It seems like every year, some lucky folks choose the Power Tour as their honeymoon. This couple had a few minutes to kill between their wedding and the reception, so they stopped at the Tour for a quickie.

A quick look around, that is.

May they have many happy years together.

As the temps climbed, our desire for rest, A/C and food increased exponentially. The temp was the same as the humidity, I think,

so I wimped-out and headed for the hotel, which is more than some others could do.

Anything to pay for that next tank of gas. This Chevy Nova Custom hatchback has an optional pop-up camping tent, and this one’s certainly a rare survivor.

On the way out, we spied a cool “rat” pickup that will deserve a better look on a cooler day,

(love that bamboo grille),

and what purports to be the world’s fastest lawnmower.

80.792 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats? Wow! I could really save some time with that puppy.

As the sometime weather prognosticator for the Power Tour, I had many folks come and ask for a weather forecast. My answer today was like math:

2 Hot plus 2 Humid equals 4H, which only makes sense when you’re standing next to the Milking Parlor.

After cooling down, we headed back to the riverfront for some more great local food. Ken wanted to try the wheat beer at our restaurant of choice, but was told it wouldn’t be ready for 10 days. Trust me, he’ll be happier when the glass grows a little larger, too. Shane won a $1 bet over eating part of the cedar plank from the salmon he had for dinner. It’s easy to mess with kids when money is at stake.

Back out along the riverfront, we found Shane some stylin’ headwear to really stand out in the Power Tour crowd.

Trust me, it’s the start of a trend. You’d better get in early, while you can.