Steve Vaught, who's walking across America as part of his quest to lose weight, has posted his latest journal entry (scroll down to the March 22 entry) on his site.
Another “Cars” poster unveiled
This one's of Doc Hudson, who's played by Paul Newman in the Pixar's upcoming "Cars" movie. Cinema Confidential has the scoop.
“Cars” to premiere May 26 at racetrack
As expected, the world premiere of Pixar's Route 66-themed movie "Cars" will be at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. The film's wide release is June 9. The big difference, however, is the premiere will no longer be an invitation-only event. Instead, it's going to be a humongous bash, according to the news release. Paul … Continue reading “Cars” to premiere May 26 at racetrack
A final salute to Riley B. Thompson
Steve Williams of The Daily Press in Victorville, Calif., writes an editorial on the passing of Riley B. Thompson, former owner of Riley B's and a couple other taverns on Route 66 in Victorville. Riley B's was probably the most famous place in San Bernardino County, known worldwide. Here's why. It played host as the … Continue reading A final salute to Riley B. Thompson
Rose Bowl in Tulsa up for sale on eBay
Less than a month after it was purchased, the Rose Bowl on Route 66 in Tulsa is up for sale again -- this time on eBay. Starting bid is $499,000, with a "Buy It Now" price of $599,000. Owner Sam Baker also is selling the original wooden alleys for $3,500 apiece, according to the site. … Continue reading Rose Bowl in Tulsa up for sale on eBay
New “Cars” posters
MonstersandCritics.com has several images of the newest posters from Pixar's upcoming movie "Cars," including the one above.
More Pixar “Cars” toys unveiled
I found this beauty of a Mattel playset, which portrays Flo's V8 Cafe from the Pixar "Cars" movie that will be released on June 9. 3000Toys.com already is taking orders on it for $24.95 (it's about two-thirds of the way down the page), even though it won't be delivered until June or July. I also … Continue reading More Pixar “Cars” toys unveiled
Two new Route 66 books are out
Bob Moore, executive editor of Route 66 Magazine, has alerted the Route 66 yahoogroup about two new books. I'm quoting him here: "Oatman: History, Recipes and Ghost Stories," by Jackie Rowland. Many of you know Jackie as the proprieter of Fast Fanny's Place in Oatman, Ariz. Well, she is now an author of a great … Continue reading Two new Route 66 books are out
It’s not yet over for Horn Oil Co.
It appears the Albuquerque Downtown Neighborhoods Association has appealed the decision to by the city's Environmental Planning Commission to approve a proposal to redevelop and raze part of Horn Oil Co. on Central Avenue, aka Route 66. I have little information about on what grounds the appeal is based. I've e-mailed one of the association's … Continue reading It’s not yet over for Horn Oil Co.
Southwest Museum may be closed until at least 2010
So the story now, according to this new report from the Los Angeles Times, is that the Southwest Museum of American Indian artifacts will close June 30 for major repairs to its building on the Mount Washington site near the Pasadena Freeway (Route 66). Operators of the Southwest Museum say they will close its collections … Continue reading Southwest Museum may be closed until at least 2010