Jason Kottke, who writes the Kottke.org blog, attended a presentation by John Lasseter at the Museum of Modern Art's Pixar exhibit in New York City. Lasseter is one of the creative forces at Pixar Animation Studios and is the director of the Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," which will be released June 2006. Here's an excerpt … Continue reading More encouraging news about “Cars” movie
Category: Events
Route 66 gets its own marathon
I'm surprised I hadn't heard about this a few weeks earlier, since it's in my back yard. But here it is: Tulsa is hosting the inaugural Route 66 Marathon and Classic Car Parade on Nov. 16, 2006. There is no map of the course, but the Internet site says the 26.2 miles will wind through … Continue reading Route 66 gets its own marathon
California Route 66 Museum marks 10th anniversary
The Desert Dispatch in Victorville, Calif., has the details about the big bash.
Pontiac, Route 66 group receive Home Town Award
The Pontiac Daily Leader in Pontiac, Ill., reported on Thursday night's annual Governor's Home Town Awards. The City of Pontiac and the Illinois Route 66 Association received the award for establishing the new Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame Museum.This excerpt from the story is worth reading, and helps explain why the two … Continue reading Pontiac, Route 66 group receive Home Town Award
Missouri Route 66 gets state scenic byway status
Tommy Pike, president of the Missouri Route 66 Association, said late Thursday on the Route 66 yahoogroup that Route 66 in Missouri has been designated a state scenic byway. I'll have more on this later when the Missouri Department of Transportation makes the announcement.
Retracing Andy Payne’s footsteps
I found this story in the Hillsboro Free Press of Hillsboro, Kan., about a man who wrote a book about Oklahoma transcontinental runner Andy Payne. The author, Randy Ellis of Sapulpa, Okla., will speak on Nov. 21 in Tabor Collage. "I really enjoy telling about a fascinating piece of history: a transcontinental running race that … Continue reading Retracing Andy Payne’s footsteps
Albuquerque man makes a pitch for Lance Armstrong tour
University of New Mexico assistant professor of pathology Vann Schaffner is trying to woo cycling superstar Lance Armstrong and his Tour of Hope cancer research fundraiser down Route 66 to Albuquerque next summer, Albuquerque Tribune columnist Kate Nelson reports.Schaffner's no cycling expert, but he's an expert on cancer. He is the director of the university's … Continue reading Albuquerque man makes a pitch for Lance Armstrong tour
A Route 66 revival of a different kind
Rick and Jane McKinney of Our Heart Ministries will soon embark on a 2,800-mile cross-country trek -- part of which will be on Route 66 -- called "A Walk to Reclaim America" in an effort to spark a national spiritual revival. Rick McKinney hopes the walk will be "part of what God is doing to … Continue reading A Route 66 revival of a different kind
A scooter rally on Route 66
Route 66 is a common place for car rallies and motorcycle rallies. Now there's a scooter rally slated for this weekend on the Mother Road in western Arizona. The Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff has the details.
Pedal pushers
A newspaper in Cheshire, England, tells about a group of teachers who cycled on Route 66 to raise more than 25,000 pounds for schools that help teach kids with learning difficulties. The story is here.