I took a few photos early in the Route 66 Marathon on Sunday from the Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge in Tulsa, including one shot from the overpass itself that overlooks the Mother Road. The top finisher of the 26.2 miles was Jerry Faulkner of Tulsa in a record time of 2 hours, 27 … Continue reading Scenes from the Route 66 Marathon
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Route 66 Marathon is Sunday
The annual Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa begins Sunday morning. The Tulsa World has a story about a runner from Missouri, Rick Roeber, who's going to do all 26.2 miles barefoot. I was wondering whether Roeber has run into (no pun intended) Barefoot Ted, who ran in the Mother Road 100 two years ago. They … Continue reading Route 66 Marathon is Sunday
A mother of a footrace
I neglected to mention the Mother Road 100, Part 2 ultramarathon in western Oklahoma last weekend, which went from Elk City to the outskirts of El Reno on old Route 66. More than 150 hardy souls participated. The overall winner was Tim Neckar, 47, of Houston, who finished the 100 miles in 17 hours, 13 … Continue reading A mother of a footrace
Running 35 miles a day
The Tulsa World caught up with ultramarathoner Phil Rosenstein during his quest to run east across the country, much of it on old Route 66. It's a fundraiser for the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Rosenstein said he logs about 35 miles every day toting his supplies — including peanut butter and instant mashed potatoes for a … Continue reading Running 35 miles a day
Paul Newman, R.I.P
Here's a startling fact about actor Paul Newman, who died Friday of cancer at the age of 83. "Cars," the hit Disney-Pixar animated film in 2006 that helped spur new interest in Route 66, wound up being Newman's last acting film role. Not long after that film's release (plus a "Cars" short titled "Mater and … Continue reading Paul Newman, R.I.P
Star jockey named grand marshal of Duarte parade
Garrett Gomez, horse-racing's top-earning jockey for the past two years, was selected as grand marshal for the annual Salute to Route 66 Parade at 9 a.m. Saturday in Duarte, Calif., reported the Foothill Weeklies. The parade will step off at 9 a.m. at the northeast corner of Huntington Dr. and Cotter St. and proceed east … Continue reading Star jockey named grand marshal of Duarte parade
Bowling alley reopens in St. Clair
The Meramec Lanes bowling alley in St. Clair, Mo., which closed for a year, has just reopened as Route 66 Lanes & Lounge, reports the St. Clair Missourian. The new owners reconditioned the lanes so that leagues would resume. The snack bar was refurbished, a grill was added, and the building's heating and air-conditioning units … Continue reading Bowling alley reopens in St. Clair
Tucumcari loses bid for ‘racino’
Word came down Monday afternoon that the New Mexico Racing Commission approved a horse-racing and casino license application to Raton, and not the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, reports the Quay County Sun. It was a unanimous decision. Santa Fe also lost out on its bid to get a "racino" license. The Sun reported: In … Continue reading Tucumcari loses bid for ‘racino’
Panel to review Tucumcari racetrack petition Wednesday
Soon, we will know the date of whether Tucumcari, N.M., will receive a state license for a horse-racing track and casino, which would be on Route 66. According to the Quay County Sun, the New Mexico Racing Commission will announce Wednesday the date in which it will select the winner of the "racino" license. When … Continue reading Panel to review Tucumcari racetrack petition Wednesday
Details on Rolla’s leg of Tour of Missouri
The Route 66 town of Rolla, Mo., is hosting the finish of Stage Four of the Tour of Missouri bicycle race on Sept. 11. Today's Rolla Daily News has details on the cyclists' route through town, so folks can watch: • Entering Rolla from Old Route 66 in Rolla (aka Martin Springs Drive), they will … Continue reading Details on Rolla’s leg of Tour of Missouri