Reviews are coming in from people who saw early screenings of "Cars." Red Fork Hippie Chick saw it this afternoon at a special charity screening in Oklahoma City. "Go. See. It. This is the most visually stunning film ever made," she says. Read Sheila Roberts' review on Movies Online. She loved it. Luxo Jr. at … Continue reading “Cars” movie news roundup
Vintage Route 66 neon sign will be auctioned
Car nuts from all over the country will descend to Michael Dingman's estate in Kensington, N.H., next weekend. That's because Dingman, the former director for Ford Motor Co., amassed a huge collection of vintage cars and other highway memorabilia. The big treasure, according to the New Hampshire Union-Leader, will be a 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Continental Cabriolet … Continue reading Vintage Route 66 neon sign will be auctioned
Interest in Route 66 increases
Not only are people going to become more curious about Route 66 because of the "Cars" movie that opens Friday, but the Route 66 bicycle trail that's being developed in Illinois will help, too, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. The article also plugs the Illinois Route 66 Association's Motor Tour next weekend. UPDATE: The Pantagraph also … Continue reading Interest in Route 66 increases
Bloggers are hitting the Mother Road
It's vacation season, and I've already found two bloggers who are traveling Route 66. Sara, Jennifer and Sherrie have started a Route 66 blog. At least one of them is in Chicago now. The weeks leading up to their road trip, they posted about their itinerary and preferred stops. It looks like, at least, they've … Continue reading Bloggers are hitting the Mother Road
“Cars” news roundup
IGN.com took the Pixar "Cars" mobile electronic game for a spin. It was rated a 7.2 out of 10, which is "decent." The reviewer says it's good for kids, but probably will bore most adults. The Los Angeles Times provided a detailed listing of the inside jokes, details and other fascinating factoids about the film. … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup
Preservation conference will focus on Route 66
Here's a small item from the Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph: The 25th annual Illinois Statewide Preservation Conference will be June 8-10 in Bloomington. Cost is $85 for members of the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois and $100 for non-members. One-day registration is $50. ... The conference will include a walking tour of upper-floor conversions, the Old … Continue reading Preservation conference will focus on Route 66
“Cars'” spirit of Route 66
Joe Williams of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has written a very good article about how Route 66 inspired much of the content of the "Cars" movie. Providing most of the context for the story is Route 66 author Michael Wallis. Highly recommended.
Arcadia, Oklahoma — a speed trap?
In short, here is the answer: It's borderline, but it appears the Route 66 town of Arcadia, Okla., is not violating the state's speed-trap law -- at least not at this time. But the evidence leaves little doubt that Arcadia is vigilant and possibly even overaggressive in enforcing the speed limit through town. Arcadia has … Continue reading Arcadia, Oklahoma — a speed trap?
A look at Wings Hamburgers in Tulsa
In the Tulsa World on Friday, restaurant reviewer Scott Cherry visited the Wings Hamburgers & Brother Arthur's Balilian Fish restaurant at 3409 E. Admiral Place in Tulsa, which is on an older alignment of Route 66. Wings was an old hamburger stand that dated to the 1940s or '50s. Arthur Farahkhan bought the business a … Continue reading A look at Wings Hamburgers in Tulsa
Pain Walker sends reports from the road
Dennis Kinch, the man who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, has made it to Kingman, Ariz., after a few eventful weeks. He nearly bled to death from an ulcer near Sanders. He's OK now, but he won't be able to take ibuprofin for the rest of his walk. You can catch up … Continue reading Pain Walker sends reports from the road