Somebody had a video camera at several vantage points during last weekend's Mother Road 100. For more about the ultramarathon, read these reports here and here.
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A mother of a marathon
Driving Route 66 west of Tulsa was an eerie experience Saturday night. Every so often, on the side of the road, you'd encounter a lone figure wearing a reflective vest, extra layers to ward off near-freezing temperatures and often a head flashlight to help see through the darkness. Here's one that I saw trudging along … Continue reading A mother of a marathon
Happy ending for soldiers
After the Veterans Day list of U.S. soldiers from Route 66 towns who died in Iraq and Afghanistan, it's nice to have a story about soldiers with happy endings. In Gallup, N.M., members of the National Guard's 1116th Transportation Company were welcomed home with a parade on Route 66. No soldiers were killed or injured … Continue reading Happy ending for soldiers
Meet Mater’s inspiration
It's been the victim of neglect. The odometer reads 99,372 miles, and there's no telling whether they're original. Rust covers the entire body, where it nearly obscures the letters "Tannou" and "Joplin, Mo" on the door. The seats desperately need to be re-upholstered. And it gets its fuel from a storage tank that resembles a … Continue reading Meet Mater’s inspiration
Run, run, run and run some more
The Edmond (Okla.) Sun has a story about participants in the Mother Road 100 -- a 100-mile ultramarathon on Route 66 from Arcadia to Sapulpa that started Saturday morning. The story has nice pictures, too. If you live in eastern Oklahoma, you can still see them until late Sunday morning. They'll still be running ... … Continue reading Run, run, run and run some more
Happy birthday, Route 66
You're 80 years old today. You've taken a few hits, but you're looking pretty spry these days. Here's a rundown. UPDATE: American Heritage also has just posted a pretty good rundown.
Volunteers needed
Here's a message from Redforkhippiechick about Saturday's Mother Road 100 ultramarathon in Oklahoma: The Mother Road 100 organizers need volunteers to man an aid station at the Citgo in Kellyville from 5:45 p.m. Saturday to 8:45 a.m. Sunday. The most critical hours are 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., but volunteers are needed for the entire … Continue reading Volunteers needed
Scuttlebutt from the road
I attended the morning session of the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Council on Thursday in Oklahoma City. There, I heard some news tidbits that should be of interest to roadies: Reluctant El Vado Motel owner Richard Gonzales is up to his old tricks again. This time, he's filed for a demolition permit to raze the … Continue reading Scuttlebutt from the road
Route 66 photo exhibit in Arizona
In August, we reported about a story about Michael Campanelli's photo exhibit of sights along Route 66 that was displayed in Reno, Nev. Now Campanelli's photos are being displayed in the lobby of the Gherald R. Hoopes Jr. Activities Center at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, reports the Eastern Arizona Courier. Photos also are at … Continue reading Route 66 photo exhibit in Arizona
Stomp the grapes
Route 66 Cellars in Needles, Calif., stomped a bunch of grapes in the traditional method -- bare feet -- on Saturday, reports the Mohave Daily News. It was "just for fun," but the owners of the wine cellars hope to make it an an annual event. A photo of the business' Grape Stomp can be … Continue reading Stomp the grapes