A vendor for specialty license plates in Texas is testing the waters for a possible Route 66 plate issued in the Lone Star State. MyPlates.com and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles are considering the plate, according to a news release Monday from the company: "This is such an iconic route in the U.S, so it's … Continue reading Vendor testing interest in Texas Route 66 license plate
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Scenes from the Holbrook Route 66 Festival
Frank Kocevar, the former co-owner of Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Arizona, went to the just-completed Holbook Route 66 Festival and Route 66 Gearhead car show in Holbrook, Arizona, and shot some video. Here's the finished product: https://vimeo.com/221205304 Kocevar wrote in an email: The center of town was blocked off for the festival. It was … Continue reading Scenes from the Holbrook Route 66 Festival
Scenes from the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run
A total of 810 entrants took part in the 30th annual Arizona Route 66 Fun Run last weekend. About the only thing that marred the event was 40 mph wind gusts during one of the days, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. Fun Run Coordinator Chris Brady said car clubs from at least six countries, including … Continue reading Scenes from the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run
Shea’s Route 66 Museum returning as Route 66-themed auto-repair shop
Shea's Route 66 Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which closed and its contents auctioned after the death of its longtime owner in 2013, will reopen this summer as a Route 66-themed auto-repair business. Local classic-car aficionados Randy Pickett and Jake Niewold plan to convert the vacant building to an auto-repair and maintenance shop with a Route 66 … Continue reading Shea’s Route 66 Museum returning as Route 66-themed auto-repair shop
City of Springfield to promote car cruising on Kearney Street
In a historic reversal, the city council of Springfield, Missouri, earlier this week voted unanimously to promote car cruising along Kearney Street -- a prominent Route 66 alignment -- on certain Friday nights this summer. The city now will encourage motorists to cruise on Kearney Street from 6 to 10 p.m. the second Friday of each … Continue reading City of Springfield to promote car cruising on Kearney Street
Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces additions
Organizers for rapidly growing Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Missouri, announced several new features, including the giveaway of a 1932 Ford Roadster custom-built during the event. The car will be called the Mother Roadster. The project will bring together the high-profile automotive community to custom build a '32 Ford Roadster. One person will win … Continue reading Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces additions
Trump budget contains no money for Albuquerque Rapid Transit — for now
President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year contains no federal money for Albuquerque Rapid Transit -- news that caused anxiety with some city officials and ART supporters. Mayor Richard Berry remains confident the $119 million ART project to convert nine miles of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) into dedicated bus lanes will receive its $69 … Continue reading Trump budget contains no money for Albuquerque Rapid Transit — for now
Wayward driver damages Enchanted Trails RV Park
An alleged drunken driver drove off Interstate 40, careened through the Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post in west Albuquerque and ended up in the complex's swimming pool Wednesday morning. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reported: "In another month I will have been here for 30 years and this is definitely one for our record books," … Continue reading Wayward driver damages Enchanted Trails RV Park
More details revealed about “Cars 3”
In recent days, more details have emerged about the Disney-Pixar animated film, "Cars 3," slated for a mid-June release in theaters. The big reveal was an extended trailer for the film, released by Disney: https://youtu.be/U1eQYk74R1g Scenes indicate "Cars 3" at least briefly returning to the desert Southwest and the Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. … Continue reading More details revealed about “Cars 3”
Two-part French program features Route 66
A reader across the pond alerted me to this two-part, French automotive program about Route 66. The special production is by France-based Turbo magazine. The production's focuses mainly on classic cars and hot rods, but you'll find plenty of history and roadie lore, including Muffler Men. As you'll find, it is in French. But the … Continue reading Two-part French program features Route 66