You're on vacation!
/Day two on the Hot Rod Power Tour began with David Freiburger's pep talk from the top of the Hot Rod truck: "Remember, you're on vacation!" And we were.
Read MoreDay two on the Hot Rod Power Tour began with David Freiburger's pep talk from the top of the Hot Rod truck: "Remember, you're on vacation!" And we were.
Read MoreSome of the best memories on the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour were "unplanned" events.
Read MoreThis `39 Chevy Rat Rod has been in the owner’s family for 64 years. Sighting: Bowling Green, Kentucky
I just didn’t expect to see this. Bobby Cleveland’s little rider mowed down the competition at Bonneville. Sighting: Newton, Iowa
Driving through Keokuk, Iowa was an absolute blast. The town lined Main Street to watch the rodders run. As you can see EVERYONE was there! Sighting: Keokuk, Iowa
We were rolling through Carthage, Illinois when we came to an intersection and this sign. A Mustang two cars ahead of us took up the offer. The driver lit it up. Smoke was blowing everywhere and the crowd was loving it. At the next intersection, the good-natured officers of the law took it all in stride. Just another day on the Power Tour. Sighting: Carthage, Illinois
Vanity tags were everywhere on the Hot Rod Power Tour. We started keeping a list. This one caught my attention because it was on a Mazda. Cool tag, but come on . . . a Mazda?! Sighting: Bowling Green, Kentucky
This beautiful hot rod Edsel wagon was a head-turner. Sighting: Chattanooga, Tennessee
This is one of my favorites. The claim to fame was sitting on the windshield of a Ford F-150. This Louisiana truck has "left his mark" in 14 states. Cool! Sighting: Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Pro Street was a long way from home. I imagine if you could just point it in a straight line, it could get back pretty quickly. Sighting: DuQuoin, Illinois
We ran into the guy a lot! Inside, I'm thinking, "Dude, you're driving a PT Cruiser for crying out loud." Then I saw how many times he has long-hauled. I shut my mouth and saluted! Sighting: On the road to Mobile, Alabama.
We were walking near the vendor's avenue in our Tennessee stop. All the big boys were there. Lots of people mingling. Vic Edelbrock was signing autographs. David Freiburger was probably running around shooting pictures. And here comes the little girl in the tutu. You go girl! Sighting: Chattanooga, Tennessee
This week I'll be posting some "Top 10" lists. I'm going to get started with my Top 10 "Rodders On The Run."
Read MoreThere were so many beautiful cars to see along the highway.
Read MoreMy granddaughter, Summer, is just fifteen months old. Yeah, she's not too young to wrench!
Read MoreWe did it! 1370.1 miles* of asphalt, caravans, small town receptions, local dining, new friends, missed roads, late nights...
Read MoreDay 8 was short and special. We arrived at Battleship Memorial Park about 7:30.
Read MoreThe Hot Rod Power Tour is wrapping up for 2010. Great day in downtown Mobile!
Read MoreI'm not big on getting my picture with celebrities, but yesterday I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a shot with Vic Edelbrock, Jr.
Read MoreWe spent the afternoon with over 150 rodders testing our cars on the track. What a blast!
Read MoreShannan has been my traveling companion for almost 30 years.
Read MoreYou never know what beauty lurks behind a tin shed.
Read MoreWe took the back roads on this trip. Snaking our way through the blue highways provided unparalleled opportunities to stop, see, explore, gawk, and otherwise experience Small-Town America.
Read MoreOne of the highlights of the Power Tour was the offer of free burnout water when driving through Carthage, IL on Sunday.
Read MoreThere was much to see on the road and at the DuQuoin Fairgrounds on Day 3 of the HRPT
Read MoreI see a car and it triggers a memory! Does this happen to you?
Read MoreOn day 2 we left the Iowa Motor Speedway in Newton, Iowa for downtown Springfield, IL
Read MoreThe day for before the Tour began there was much to see and do at Iowa Motor Speedway, Newton, Iowa.
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