This is a partial summary, but Scott May's blog has the story about a homeless veteran named Clarence. Clarence was living in an RV park in the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., with a moped as his only form of transporation. Clarence was befriended by bikers attending the Mother Road Rally in Tucumcari. Later, … Continue reading The heartwarming tale of Tour de Clarence
Category: Events
Dennis Hopper, Route 66 photographer?
Yeah, that surprised me, too. Dennis Hopper is best-known as a director ("Easy Rider," part of which was photographed on Route 66) and an Oscar-winning actor ("Hoosiers") who nearly became a booze and drug casualty but straightened himself out nicely during the 1980s.I found this news release about a Hopper photograph, "Double Standard," being installed … Continue reading Dennis Hopper, Route 66 photographer?
Mercedes club to mark anniversary with Route 66 tour
The Mercedes-Benz Club of America will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2006 with, among other things, a Route 66 tour.
From across the pond …
... Here's a report from The Independent in London about the Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Ill.I've been hearing from all over the road that a lot of European tourists, especially Britons, drove the Mother Road this past year. This excerpt from today's report might explain why. You'll never find a more authentic way to … Continue reading From across the pond …
Video of Route 66 walker Dennis Kinch
Dennis Kinch, who is walking the length of Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, was recently interviewed by a Fox television affiliate in St. Louis. To view the three-minute Windows Media Player video clip, go to this site and click on the "Dennis on the St. Louis News" link.
Lebanon, Mo., honors Route 66 promoter
Five people from the Route 66 town of Lebanon, Mo., were honored Thursday with Community Achievement Awards. One of them was the late Arthur T. Nelson, who was one of the key forces who brought Route 66 through the city.Here's a tidbit from the Lebanon Daily Record that tells of Nelson's big claim to fame: … Continue reading Lebanon, Mo., honors Route 66 promoter
Cyclist re-creates trek of 37 years ago
Joe Bowen in the spring of 1968 traveled in his bicycle all over the United States after his discharge from the military. Now 62 and retired, Bowen is riding over the same path again. This week, he rolled into Claremore, Okla., on Route 66. He again toured the Will Rogers Memorial and saw J.M. Davis' arms collection. … Continue reading Cyclist re-creates trek of 37 years ago
A sad image
I initially was reluctant to post this story from Waynesville, Mo. But this, especially the heartbreaking photo that accompanies the story, reminds us that historic Route 66 sometimes has become a road of anguish.
Running for Route 66
Well, that title isn't exactly right. Emily Priddy of Tulsa, who is eastern vice president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, is running for herself first. She challenged herself to run a 26.2-mile marathon, and she's on her way. If Route 66 can benefit from her efforts, all the better.Emily didn't start running regularly until … Continue reading Running for Route 66
Wayne Hancock coming to Tulsa
For Route 66 fans who like their music to sound like it was recorded before rock started to roll, the Mercury Lounge in Tulsa on Halloween Night promises a treat. That's when Wayne "The Train" Hancock will get the juke joint jumpin' as he begins a tour through the Midwest. For those who haven't heard … Continue reading Wayne Hancock coming to Tulsa