The Route 66 Summerfest also was held this weekend in Rolla, Mo. One of the events was the Downhill Derby, a variation of the Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. https://youtu.be/Da9Fs7A_y7c
Scenes from the Route 66 Blowout
Here's what we found at the annual Route 66 Blowout today in Sapulpa, Okla., one of the biggest car shows in northeastern Oklahoma. https://youtu.be/nXKDAtqqgZU
A twist on “Route 66”
Jazz pianist Steve Sandner performs a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66," but adds something extra for you residents of Michigan: https://vimeo.com/24649332
Former Route 66 Cafe, motel put up for sale
The former Route 66 Cafe and adjacent Belvidere Motel along old 825 Old Route 66 South in Litchfield, Ill., have been put up for sale for $150,000. The restaurant's operators left the property a few years ago, telling me at the time that the landlord hadn't fixed the roof. But, according to the listing for … Continue reading Former Route 66 Cafe, motel put up for sale
It’s a sign
I've always liked churches that use cleverness or humor with their signs to help convey a serious message. Here's one from the Cuba United Methodist Church in Cuba, Mo. And, yes, the church is right next to the Mother Road. It's been there since 1928. (Photo courtesy of Jane Reed)
Photographer launches Route 66 promotional project
Christian Gideon, a photographer who hails from Springfield, Mo., is undertaking a "Is Route 66 Dead?" multimedia project in an effort to draw more young people to the Mother Road. Here's a video he created that introduces us to the project: https://vimeo.com/24544556 Gideon's Kickstarter project seeks to raise $15,000 in 90 days. He writes: Myself … Continue reading Photographer launches Route 66 promotional project
“Why Take the Interstate?”
Ed Klein, who runs the Route 66 World website, recently gave a five-minute presentation at Ignite Phoenix that explains the appeal of Route 66 as well as anything. https://youtu.be/nhRjjJHg7tQ
Waldmire mural is finished
The Bob Waldmire-designed mural of a Route 66 map on a downtown building in Pontiac, Ill., was recently finished, according to an e-mail I received from Pontiac Tourism. Click on the image to enlarge it in another window: Pontiac Tourism says it probably will lobby to have the tree removed, however. A mural isn't much … Continue reading Waldmire mural is finished
New “Cars 2” featurette
Director John Lassetter and several of the actors who provide voices for "Cars 2" talk about the film: https://youtu.be/Xw38YDxv6vA "Cars 2" will be in theaters on June 24.
Cadillac uses Route 66 to market to Chinese
Taking note of the growing affluence of the Chinese market, Cadillac used the allure of Route 66 during this rather epic three-minute commercial to tout the automaker's Chinese vehicle. Autoblog reports: In a new short film for the Chinese-market SRX, Cadillac attempts to bridge East with West via Route 66. The ad shows actress and … Continue reading Cadillac uses Route 66 to market to Chinese