Navistar has introduced a new line of trucking parts called Lonestar DoubleSix Customs that takes its inspiration from the Mother Road, the company said in a news release today. The initial offering for LoneStar will feature 23 exterior parts and 17 interior parts -- including custom sunvisors, light bars and panels, exhaust, shifter accessories, door … Continue reading Parts line takes inspiration from Route 66
Month: March 2008
Cow Bop doing another Route 66 tour
The "cowboy jazz" band Cow Bop is doing another Route 66 Challenge tour, from Chicago to Los Angeles starting May 12. Cow Bop has done two other Route 66 tours for charity. It says on the band's Web site: Not willing to rest on the laurels of their past trips, they are once again proving … Continue reading Cow Bop doing another Route 66 tour
Tourism guide gets kicks with Abe
Logan County, Ill., has a new tourism guide coming out soon, and it features both Route 66 and Abraham Lincoln on the cover, reports the Lincoln (Ill.) Courier. The logo was designed by McDaniels’ Marketing in Pekin. It shows Abe Lincoln tipping his top hat as he drives Illinois U.S. Route 66 in a red … Continue reading Tourism guide gets kicks with Abe
NPS honors Atlanta’s Route 66 efforts
Two program managers for the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, under the auspices of the National Park Service, honored the town of Atlanta, Ill., for its ongoing Route 66 preservation efforts regarding the historic Palms Grill, reported the Lincoln (Ill.) Courier. “When Route 66 was decommissioned in 1985,” a Park Service brochure explains, “many of … Continue reading NPS honors Atlanta’s Route 66 efforts
Notes from the road
A few things that should be of interest to most roadies: Roadside America has revamped its Web site. Not only did the purveyors of roadside oddities give it a spiffier design, but there's a new blog, more animation, new tools and more videos. Route 66 roadie Mark Potter reports that the Hot Dogs and Hot … Continue reading Notes from the road
POPS will be featured in Gordmans ad
POPS, one of Route 66's newest icons, will be featured in a national television advertisement for Gordmans, a clothing chain. The ad will begin airing Monday, but you can view it by going here at Gordmans Web site and clicking on the "Spring Fashion II, On the Road ... Oklahoma" icon under the "Television" listing. … Continue reading POPS will be featured in Gordmans ad
Automotive museum hosts “The Art of Cars”
Starting Saturday, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is hosting "The Art of Cars" -- an exhibition of artwork that was created while Pixar Animation Studios was producing the "Cars" movie. According to the museum: “When we started working on Cars, I knew that getting the details right would be essential to the story,” … Continue reading Automotive museum hosts “The Art of Cars”
Big Texan’s 72-ounce speed record is broken
For 21 years, former big-league pitcher Frank Pastore held the speed record for finishing the Big Texan Steak Ranch's 72-ounce steak meal in an eye-popping (and stomach-churning) time of 9 1/2 minutes. On Monday, his record was broken. By a professional eater, no less. Those unfamiliar with the 72-Ounce Challenge think you have to eat … Continue reading Big Texan’s 72-ounce speed record is broken
Death warrant for Seligman Harvey House
Donald Gray, who's been trying to save the historic Harvey House in Seligman, Ariz., from the wrecking ball, reported Tuesday that negotiations to buy or move the property broke down and that the structure will be razed within three weeks. Gray said he confirmed the bad news through Lena Kent, who is regional public affairs … Continue reading Death warrant for Seligman Harvey House
Clearer Cheetahs
Most of you have already seen this music video. But this high-quality clip of the Cheetah Girls' version of "Route 66" came over on YouTube today. The sound is clearer, and you can see the details in the film -- including a bunch of "Cars" movie highlights -- a lot better, too.