Red Fork Hippie Chick is planning to help a volunteer work crew on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Triangle Motel in Amarillo, Texas. Read about why she's going, and why you ought to help out, too.
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
A look at the planned Route 66 Station
I've acquired computer artist's renderings of the Route 66 Station park, which will be in the 3900 block Southwest Boulevard in Tulsa, in a current vacant lot cross the road from Daniel Webster High School. Route 66 Station will be funded by the Tulsa County Vision 2025 sales tax. I'm told it should be bidded … Continue reading A look at the planned Route 66 Station
Good news for El Vado; bad news for Horn Oil Co.
Route 66 advocate Johnny Meier reports to us that the Albuquerque City Council on Monday rejected 5-4 an appeal by Richard Gonzales to reconsider the city landmark status that's protecting El Vado Motel from redevelopment. I'm a bit shocked the vote was that close, but as they say in the NFL, a win's a win. … Continue reading Good news for El Vado; bad news for Horn Oil Co.
Route 66 vendors take note
The Route 66 Days festival in Strafford, Mo., is seeking arts-and-crafts and other vendors during the event on Sept. 9, according to the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader. The rates for tables are pretty reasonable, too.
Truckin’
Two couples driving in restored Ford Model A trucks are in Canada right now. But they plan on driving Route 66 in addition to other road trips. The Aurora newspaper in Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada, has the story.
Roller Rapper reaches the end of the line
Robby Love, aka the Roller Rapper, recently finished his Route 66 tour, despite near-exhaustion, logistical screw-ups and a broken-down RV. Love filed his last tour diary entry on Monday after reaching the shores of Santa Monica. As far as the next roller tour goes, I think i would definately (sic) do it again. I had … Continue reading Roller Rapper reaches the end of the line
Five vintage cars to drive the Mother Road
When I say vintage, I mean vintage. Five Austin Sevens, dating from 1929 to 1938, will be driven on the full length of Route 66 next month by members of the 750 Motor Club, based in Great Britain. These cars are similar to what Jack Rittenhouse drove when he was researching "A Guide Book to … Continue reading Five vintage cars to drive the Mother Road
Lucille’s Roadhouse is open
The diner portion of the new Lucille's Roadhouse in Weatherford, Okla., has been open for a couple days. For now, it is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day but Sunday. Eventually, it will be open seven days a week. It's at 1301 Airport Road in Weatherford, at a T-intersection of Route 66 … Continue reading Lucille’s Roadhouse is open
Heavy metal thunder
Speaking of gettin' your motor runnin' ...
He passes the test
David Mitchell, an actor in the TV show "Fair City" across the pond, had one obstacle remaining before he could embark on a fundraising motorcycle ride on Route 66 to help the Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He didn't have a motorcycle license. According to the Irish Examiner, that has been remedied. Get … Continue reading He passes the test