I bet this was quite a thrill. Buddies Sal Santoro and Bob Walton were recently interviewed on "Jay Leno's Garage" by the host about their Route 66 book. "Route 66 -- The People, The Places, The Dream" can be ordered here. You can read my review of the book here.
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 treasure trove of Route 66 interviews
In recent days, a fellow by the name of Jay Crim has uploaded dozens of interviews from over the years with prominent Route 66 figures. The people being interviewed include Jerry McClanahan, Harley and Annabelle Russell, Michael Wallis, Angel Delgadillo, Mike Callens, Becky Ransom, David Knudson, Jim Ross, and a few other folks. The interviews … Continue reading A treasure trove of Route 66 interviews
Taking a big stomach to The Donut Man
Naader "Freak8r" Reda, a competitive eater, takes on a tiger tail during a visit to The Donut Man, a Route 66 institution in Glendora, Calif. https://youtu.be/E01wy0wb0XQ Donut Man is best-known for its equally humongous (and delicious) strawberry doughnuts.
Ground broken on Sundowner Motel redevelopment project
Officials broke ground Thursday on the redevelopment of the Sundowner Motel in Albuquerque. The motel will be adapted into apartments for veterans, the homeless, mixed-income residents, and people with special needs. According to Albuquerque Business First, renovating the Sundowner is a $9.2 million project. Final plans include 71 apartments, commercial space for small business incubators, … Continue reading Ground broken on Sundowner Motel redevelopment project
Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival
Longtime readers may remember Amber McKenzie, who was producing a documentary about a Route 66 journey that she and her father took together in June 2011. The film was titled "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." On Wednesday evening, McKenzie delivered some fresh news about the film via email: It has been selected by the Honolulu Film … Continue reading Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival
Midewin Tallgrass Prairie may reintroduce buffalo
The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, located off Route 66 near Chicago, may reintroduce native bison there as early as December, reported the United States Department of Agriculture blog. The blog said the park may bring in 20 to 30 of the buffalo, which once roamed the Plains by the millions less than two centuries ago. … Continue reading Midewin Tallgrass Prairie may reintroduce buffalo
1927 locomotive will steam into San Bernardino
A former Santa Fe Railroad steam locomotive, Engine No. 3751, dating to 1927 will make a rare appearance in the Route 66 town of San Bernardino, Calif., during San Bernardino Railroad Days on April 27-28. According to a news release from "Route 66 Railway" author Elrond Lawrence: The steam special will be operated from Los … Continue reading 1927 locomotive will steam into San Bernardino
California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Vivian Davies, a founder of the California Historic Route 66 Association and an author of a vital Route 66 guidebook to California, died on April 5 at age 95 in Sedona, Ariz., reported her daughter. Davies "didn't want anything extra done about her" her daughter said in an email, so there was no funeral service. … Continue reading California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Palms Grill Cafe lands new managers
The historic Palms Grill Cafe along Route 66 in downtown Atlanta, Ill., has hired Jordan Weaver and Ronda McBride of J-R Culinary Partners of nearby Lincoln, Ill., as the restaurant's new management, effective in early May. Weaver works at a Culver's restaurant in Lincoln, and McBride runs the Owl's Roost bookstore and coffee bar in … Continue reading Palms Grill Cafe lands new managers
Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
A couple that will honeymoon along Route 66 for three weeks in June will send unique Polaroid photographs to contributors of their Kickstarter campaign. The campaign already is a success, with more than $1,200 raised. The fundraising goal was $1,000, and 29 days still remain in the campaign. However, those wishing to receive the photos … Continue reading Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors