Here's an item from lifestyles columnist Alan Peppard of the Dallas Morning News: For former Grand Prix of Dallas executive director Buddy Boren, the 1994 discovery of 30 tumors in his body was the crucible that moved him from the speedway to the slow lane. Since 2000, he has been making long-distance bicycle rides to … Continue reading Tour de Route 66
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“Cars” director John Lasseter wins Will Rogers Award
John Lasseter, director of Disney-Pixar's summer blockbuster movie "Cars," was given the highest honor at the Will Rogers Awards Evening on Friday in Albuquerque, capping an emotional event that marked the 80th anniversary of historic Route 66. Lasseter was unable to receive the Will Rogers Award because he was on an overdue vacation in Europe. … Continue reading “Cars” director John Lasseter wins Will Rogers Award
“Cars” road show in Tulsa
Brad Nickson of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association shot photos when the "Cars" road show made a stop in Tulsa. Here is the set of photos on Flickr.
Murphy’s Law
After a well-run and productive Route 66 Summit yesterday, the law of averages would dictate that something would eventually go wrong at the Route 66 Festival in Albuquerque. Well, Murphy's Law took effect this morning during the setup of the authors and artists showcase at the Hotel Albuquerque. First, the hotel goofed with the location … Continue reading Murphy’s Law
Revving up for the Fire & Ice Rally
The Cibola County (N.M.) Beacon has a story about the Route 66 Fire & Ice Rally on July 14-16 in Grants, along with details about the schedule and events.
So much for the Route 66 Rendezvous boycott
Lyman Stucky held his small rally Wednesday to protest San Bernandino, Calif., not draping a 30-by-22-foot flag on the side of City Hall, reports the San Bernardino County Sun. The city council has turned down a request for the giant flag because of logistical and expense reasons. There are, by the way, plenty of standard-size … Continue reading So much for the Route 66 Rendezvous boycott
A pickin’ party in Victorville
The Route 66 town of Victorville, Calif., is hosting one heck of a Huck Finn Jubillee this weekend. Not only is the festival going to try to set a world record with the world's biggest bluegrass jam session, but it will have a special Father's Day show of country legend Mel Tillis and talented daughter … Continue reading A pickin’ party in Victorville
A pricey tour for a good cause
There's a group that's organizing a motorcycle tour in the Southwest, including Route 66, for about $18,000 a head. Before you say it's a ripoff, it's a fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, based in the United Kingdom. There's a pre-trip motorcycle training on Sept. 2, with the actual trip on Oct. 16-24. The … Continue reading A pricey tour for a good cause
Albuquerque will be busy in the next couple weeks
If you can't make the 2006 Route 66 Festival in Albuquerque next week, there's the Highlights of the Mother Road car and motorcycle event, which runs June 30 to July 2. Travel Television News has the details about the event in the Duke City.
Wildfire burns near Route 66 west of Flagstaff
A wildfire west of Flagstaff has closed one lane of Interstate 40 westbound. Smoke could be seen all the way into downtown, according to the AP. The blaze off Woody Mountain Road has burned about 200 acres and several campgrounds, and is heading east toward the city. If you're heading that way on the Mother … Continue reading Wildfire burns near Route 66 west of Flagstaff