Buddy Boren, a cancer survivor who was pedaling a bicycle down Route 66 to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, halted his trek in late July because of a sore knee. But Boren got a couple weeks' rest, consulted with his doctor and decided to resume his Tour de Route 66 where he left … Continue reading Tour de Route 66 resumes
Month: August 2006
“Let’s get a corn dog”
Charles Storch of the Chicago Tribune caves in to his cravings for a corn dog and ends up writing an exemplary article about the Cozy Dog Drive-In on Route 66 in Springfield, Ill. Not only does he touch on the Birthplace of the Corn Dog's past, present and likely future, but he also talks to … Continue reading “Let’s get a corn dog”
Steak ‘n Shake may land on historic register
The Steak 'n Shake at St. Louis Street and National Avenue in Springfield, Mo., may soon be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Springfield News-Leader. This particular franchise was built in 1962, and its owner, Gary Leonard, has made it a point to keep the retro-looking restaurant looking spiffy. The article … Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake may land on historic register
A nostalgic visit to the Metro Diner
Ace Jackalope pays a visit to and shoots a lot of excellent photos Tulsa's Metro Diner, which may or may not be in its final days. Either way, the current location will eventually make way for a new entrance to the University of Tulsa. This isn't a hopeful sign for the Metro's future in a … Continue reading A nostalgic visit to the Metro Diner
Berwyn, Ill., holding a Route 66 car show
The city of Berwyn, Ill., is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Route 66 with its 16th annual Historic Route 66 Car Show on Sept. 9. Entrants can win a $2,000 gas card. With some of those old beasts they'll be driving, that might get them all the way to Carbondale. đ The Auto Channel has … Continue reading Berwyn, Ill., holding a Route 66 car show
Amazon.com taking “Cars” DVD pre-orders
My friend Mike Ward pointed this out this morning: Amazon.com is taking pre-orders for the widescreen version of Pixar/Disney's movie "Cars," which featured Route 66 prominently in the film. The DVD is set to arrive Nov. 7. The price is $20.99, which is about nine bucks off the retail price. There's been a lot of … Continue reading Amazon.com taking “Cars” DVD pre-orders
News items from Albuquerque
The Duke City Fix, an collective blog about all things about Albuquerque, has some interesting tidbits today from contributor Johnny Mango: Details about the street designs for when streetcars are installed along Central Avenue, aka Route 66. New crosswalks on Central. A grant has been awarded to restore the historic murals at the De Anza … Continue reading News items from Albuquerque
New Chrysler PT Cruiser model
I know there are quite a few Route 66ers who drive retro-looking Chrysler PT Cruisers. Those on the West Coast probably will like the new one -- it's called the Pacific Coast Highway Edition. Here are photos of the vehicle from the press release. Chrysler, as I recall, did pretty well with its last special … Continue reading New Chrysler PT Cruiser model
More tractor roadshow news
The Pontiac (Ill.) Daily Leader has more coverage of this past weekend's Route 66 Antique Tractor Roadshow, including a photo of a cool-looking 1950 Oliver Row Crop 77.
Old Roy Rogers Museum site to become retail center
It's a bit sad what's going to become of the old Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum property just off Route 66 in Victorville, Calif. But since the museum moved to Branson, Mo., several years ago, the locals have to do something with the land. It's just too bad it's going to become something so uninspiring like … Continue reading Old Roy Rogers Museum site to become retail center