City of Tulsa officials provided more details Wednesday about the Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade, set for May 30, 2026, during the Route 66 centennial. The Tulsa World reported: Cars will stage at Expo Square, with the official 5.5-mile spectator's route beginning at Yale Avenue and 11th Street. Cars will travel … Continue reading More details released on Route 66 Capital Cruise: World Record Classic Car Parade in Tulsa
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“Bozo” Cordova, founder of the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, dies
James "Bozo" Cordova, founder of the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and a longtime mechanic in that city, died on Saturday. He was 77. According to his obituary, Cordova, as a youth, began working at various gas stations along Route 66 in Santa Rosa. After graduating from high school, he attended … Continue reading “Bozo” Cordova, founder of the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, dies
Ground broken on project to move Chrysler Plymouth neon sign in Bristow to Route 66
Local officials, including the Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, presided Friday over a groundbreaking ceremony to move the historic but long-abandoned Chrysler Plymouth tower sign in Bristow, Oklahoma, to Route 66 in town and restore the neon. KJRH-TV in nearby Tulsa reported that a state Route 66 revitalization grant is covering $700,000 of the $1 million … Continue reading Ground broken on project to move Chrysler Plymouth neon sign in Bristow to Route 66
Study: Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo the seventh most-crowded place in Texas
A sports betting firm that analyzed online data listed Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo as the seventh most-crowded place in Texas. The Amarillo Globe-News, which flagged the study, reported that Canada Sports Betting issued the most-crowded list in the Lone Star State. The team at Canada Sports Betting analyzed TripAdvisor reviews for Texas’ top tourist destinations, … Continue reading Study: Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo the seventh most-crowded place in Texas
Does Albuquerque want a partial do-over with its Albuquerque Rapid Transit system?
An Albuquerque city councilor wants a change in federal rules so the city can make fixes with it long-cussed and discussed Albuquerque Rapid Transit system. City Desk ABQ reports that councilor Louie Sanchez seeks federal grant amendments in the 2025 transportation bill. He said the Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus line is harming businesses along Central … Continue reading Does Albuquerque want a partial do-over with its Albuquerque Rapid Transit system?
Tulsa to attempt world record with Route 66 classic-car parade set for May 30, 2026
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission recently announced the "Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise: World-Record Classic Car Centennial Parade," which aims to attract more than 3,000 participants. The commission said the cruise aims to set a world record, which a record-keeping organization would verify. The cruise is scheduled for May 30, 2026, during the highway's centennial … Continue reading Tulsa to attempt world record with Route 66 classic-car parade set for May 30, 2026
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum offers vintage car rides again
Reservations are open for the fourth annual vintage car rides offered at the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Rides originate at the museum and travel to Pretty Water Lake, where riders can opt to have their photo taken before returning. This year’s cars include a 1923 Packard and a 1923 Cadillac. … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum offers vintage car rides again
The Drive Home VII will travel all of Route 66 in January
A cross-country trip sponsored by America's Automotive Trust, Detroit Auto Show and National Route 66 Centennial Commission apparently will be the first significant event of the highway's centennial in 2026. The three entities recently announced "The Drive Home VII: Route 66 – A Century of Adventure," which they dubbed as "a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country drive celebrating … Continue reading The Drive Home VII will travel all of Route 66 in January
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum will offer a chance to drive a Model T on Route 66
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will begin offering a new experience with a Ford Model T this summer where participants can learn the history of the vehicle and how to drive it. After a class on how to drive the vehicle, attendees will be allowed to drive the Model T on … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum will offer a chance to drive a Model T on Route 66
Route 66 Association of Kansas license plate will be produced in early 2026
The governor of Kansas recently signed a measure into law that will allow the state's residents to purchase a Route 66 Association of Kansas license plate on or after Jan. 1. Gov. Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2201, which provides for license plates for the National Future Farmers of America organization, Route 66 Association of … Continue reading Route 66 Association of Kansas license plate will be produced in early 2026