MonstersandCritics.com has the dibs on what music will be on the upcoming "Cars" soundtrack. We've previously given a few details about who's performing on it, including score composer Randy Newman, James Taylor and Sheryl Crow. Below is the full track listing: "Real Gone," Sheryl Crow "Route 66," Chuck Berry "Life Is a Highway," Rascal Flatts … Continue reading Details on the “Cars” movie soundtrack
Geezer Riders stuck in Kingman
The Geezer Riders from Japan had an unexpected layover in Kingman, Ariz., when one of them had a problem with the ignition key in one of the motorcycles. But the mishap allowed them to take in the sights and sounds of Kingman a bit more, including lunch at Mr. D'z. The story is in the … Continue reading Geezer Riders stuck in Kingman
ABQ Route 66 story picked up by news service
It took more than two months, but Scripps Howard News Service picked up the excellent retrospective and forward-looking article about Route 66 by Albuquerque Journal reporter Erik Siemers. If you're a relatively new reader to this site, it's recommended reading.
Anybody want to buy a drive-in theater?
EBay has the Route 66 Drive-In in Weatherford, Okla., with a "Buy It Now" price of $195,000. Unlike others drive-in theaters on the road, this one's been operating and seems to have been maintained fairly well.
OKC theater may be renovated
I received an e-mail from the Uptown Development Group in Oklahoma City, which seeks to renovate property that includes the old Tower Theater at 425 NW 23rd, an alignment of Route 66. The group, which bought the property in February, seeks assistance from the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program in … Continue reading OKC theater may be renovated
Sale of several “Cars” toys only days away
While surfing at the eToys site, I noticed that some key toys from the Pixar "Cars" movie are going on sale April 28. There's the Radiator Springs Curio Shop: There's Luigi's Blowout: And Ramone's House of Body Art, which strongly resembles the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas. The Hot Wheels Flo's V8 … Continue reading Sale of several “Cars” toys only days away
Spring issue of Route 66 Federation News is out
The spring edition of the Route 66 Federation News, published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation, arrived in the mail today. Here are some of the articles inside: The story of author Jim Ross' house on old Route 66, which bases its design on a 1930 Phillips 66 cottage gas station (photo of … Continue reading Spring issue of Route 66 Federation News is out
Pain Walker resumes his trek
Dennis Kinch, who's walking Route 66 for the National Pain Foundation, took some time off to attend his daughter's wedding in South Carolina. But his Web site sends along this update: Dennis has started walking again. After making his way back to Sanders, Arizona, from South Carolina (where he attended his daughter's wedding), Dennis hit … Continue reading Pain Walker resumes his trek
Couple enthused about owning Route 66 restaurant
Al and Susan Shamburg are the owners of Al's Route 66 Cafe in Sapulpa, Okla. The historic restaurant once was Rivett's Route 66 Cafe. The Shamburgs moved from Colorado and bought Rivett's when it was up for sale. The Sapulpa Daily Herald has the story, including the family suffering brief setbacks from a fire and … Continue reading Couple enthused about owning Route 66 restaurant
Webb City’s Route 66 seeing dramatic change
The northern part of Range Line Road in Webb City, Mo., aka Madison Street, aka Route 66, is being dramatically altered because of the City Pointe retail development. The town needs the tax revenue from the development. But as Joplin Globe columnist Wally Kennedy notes, there also is a palpable sense of something being lost. … Continue reading Webb City’s Route 66 seeing dramatic change