Jonathon Moran of Seven.com.au in Australia sat down and talked with Pixar director John Lasseter about the studio's upcoming "Cars" movie, which is based on Route 66. Lasseter says "Cars" is "the most complex film we have ever made." Lasseter also said his trips on Route 66 also greatly influenced the film's look. ... The … Continue reading A new interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter
Month: April 2006
Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor
Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation reports that both he and Hampton Inns were nominated for the Preserve America Presidential Award. Conkle found out yesterday that Hampton Inns won, so he in essence also won because he was a humongous part of the Hampton Inns Route 66 Caravan a few years ago … Continue reading Hampton Inns wins Preserve America honor
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online
I reported on this plan here and here a few months ago when I had a hard copy of it. But now it's on Tulsa County's Vision 2025 site for your perusal. Route 66 Master Plan home page Route 66 Master Plan, Part 1 Route 66 Master Plan, Part 2 Route 66 Master Plan, Part … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan is now online
Fat Man has fewer than 300 miles remaining
Steve Vaught of thefatmanwalking.com is enjoying springlike weather in Pennsylvania and has fewer than 300 miles to go in his cross-country trek, according to his April 26 journal entry (near the bottom of the page). Also, if anyone wants to join Steve's walk into New York City, e-mail him at steve@thefatmanwalking.com to let him know.
Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans
The central New Mexico region is preparing to open a commuter rail line called the Rail Runner that eventually will connect the Duke City to Santa Fe. Considering that Albuquerque has the region's only major airport and considering Santa Fe is filled with tourism attractions, it sounds like this is a terrific alternative to driving … Continue reading Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans
Another reason to use Route 66
Apparently an eastbound Interstate 44 bridge over the Gasconade River in Missouri was damaged during a truck accident on April 15, and one lane has been closed since until repairs are made, according to the Waynesville Daily Guide. Repairs aren't scheduled to begin until May 1 at the earliest. Obviously, that kind of lane closure … Continue reading Another reason to use Route 66
Details on the “Cars” movie soundtrack
MonstersandCritics.com has the dibs on what music will be on the upcoming "Cars" soundtrack. We've previously given a few details about who's performing on it, including score composer Randy Newman, James Taylor and Sheryl Crow. Below is the full track listing: "Real Gone," Sheryl Crow "Route 66," Chuck Berry "Life Is a Highway," Rascal Flatts … Continue reading Details on the “Cars” movie soundtrack
Geezer Riders stuck in Kingman
The Geezer Riders from Japan had an unexpected layover in Kingman, Ariz., when one of them had a problem with the ignition key in one of the motorcycles. But the mishap allowed them to take in the sights and sounds of Kingman a bit more, including lunch at Mr. D'z. The story is in the … Continue reading Geezer Riders stuck in Kingman
ABQ Route 66 story picked up by news service
It took more than two months, but Scripps Howard News Service picked up the excellent retrospective and forward-looking article about Route 66 by Albuquerque Journal reporter Erik Siemers. If you're a relatively new reader to this site, it's recommended reading.
Anybody want to buy a drive-in theater?
EBay has the Route 66 Drive-In in Weatherford, Okla., with a "Buy It Now" price of $195,000. Unlike others drive-in theaters on the road, this one's been operating and seems to have been maintained fairly well.