A few years ago, Julian Audic of France took a Route 66 trip to produce a documentary for French television. His efforts to get the film broadcast are ongoing. If television doesn't work out, Audic says he'll make the documentary available via video-on-demand on the Internet. In the meantime, Audic was able to use a … Continue reading A message from our sponsor …
Category: Road trips
The coming Chinese invasion (continued)
Noting demographic and economic trends, I predicted in 2011 that Route 66 would see a growing influx of Chinese tourists. Here's the latest sign. This week, the Shanghai General Motors Tour of Route 66 began in Amarillo and will continue to Santa Monica. The tour, organized by Open Road Productions of Brighton, Michigan, features Chinese Cadillac owners and dealers driving Cadillac … Continue reading The coming Chinese invasion (continued)
‘Top Gear’ begins Route 66 trip this week
"Top Gear," the popular British television series about driving cars, began a 2,400-mile road trip this week on Route 66 in a Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse -- a convertible version of what is considered the fastest sports car in history. From the first day of the show's Route 66 diary: You want numbers? 1200bhp of quad-turbo, W16 … Continue reading ‘Top Gear’ begins Route 66 trip this week
You’ll flip over this custom pickup truck
A few weeks ago, I noticed a very odd sight in a YouTube video shot during the recent Illinois Route 66 Motor Tour. Alas, the video contained no information, and I've been unable to track down that clip again. However, this popped up on YouTube in recent days. You'll just have to see it: https://youtu.be/6I5HsPAK-Mk The truck … Continue reading You’ll flip over this custom pickup truck
Harley begins Route 66 tour with its electric motorcycle
Harley-Davidson announced about a week ago it would begin a Route 66 tour with its Project LiveWire electric motorcycle -- a prototype that's not yet for sale. Apparently the tour has begun. Although Harley's website doesn't have a schedule posted online, a photo was posted Tuesday of the motorcycles at the eastern beginning of Route … Continue reading Harley begins Route 66 tour with its electric motorcycle
Photographer wants to document America’s neon signs
San Diego photographer Stefanie Poteet is traveling all over the United States the next four months so she can artistically document vintage neon signs, including on Route 66. Here's the video that comes with her Kickstarter fundraiser: Poteet writes about her quest: These signs and the places they were built for are an integral part … Continue reading Photographer wants to document America’s neon signs
The Griswolds will take a Route 66 trip next month
No, we're not talking about the fictional family as depicted in the 1983 road-trip comedy film "National Lampoon's Vacation." No, this is a real-life family in Georgia that has Griswold as its surname. Better yet, Steve and Lisa Griswold took a 1984 Ford LTD Country Squire station wagon and modified it to look exactly like the ultra-ugly … Continue reading The Griswolds will take a Route 66 trip next month
Returning to the scene of the crime
The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper relayed this story about Hubert Denk, a German journalist who was traveling Route 66 on assignment in 1994 when he was attacked by a group of thugs in Santa Fe who robbed him and broke his kneecap. Last week, Denk decided to return to the exact spot -- on East Alameda Street … Continue reading Returning to the scene of the crime
Harley’s rollout of electric motorcycle includes Route 66 tour
Harley Davidson this week announced it's created a prototype electric motorcycle, called Project LiveWire, that will be touring the country -- including Route 66 -- so riders can see it, ride it, and offer feedback to the company. ... The Project LiveWire Experience invites customers to test ride, provide feedback and learn more about the story … Continue reading Harley’s rollout of electric motorcycle includes Route 66 tour
DVD review: “Exploring Route 66: The Mother Road”
David Bowyer's new DVD documentary, "Exploring Route 66: The Mother Road," doesn't explore the entire length of Route 66 -- hence the subtitle "Volume 1" that hints of future editions. But it proves to be a worthwhile addition to a roadie's video library, especially for those who love the desert Southwest. "Exploring Route 66" takes … Continue reading DVD review: “Exploring Route 66: The Mother Road”