Disney-Pixar released a 30-second teaser trailer to "Cars 2" on Wednesday night. Here it is, starring Mater and Lightning McQueen: It's the sequel to "Cars," which came out in 2006. Much of the first film took place in the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, and set off a wave of new travelers to the … Continue reading “Cars 2” teaser trailer released
Pier will host Route 66 birthday event
The Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., is hosting a Route 66 celebration on Nov. 11 -- the 84th anniversary of when U.S. Highway 66 was officially commissioned. 66 to Cali owner Dan Rice is leading the charge for the birthday party. Below is a tentative schedule for the day's events. All of the events … Continue reading Pier will host Route 66 birthday event
Wayside exhibits soon will be installed in Pontiac
The city of Pontiac, Ill., has received five Route 66 Heritage Trail wayside exhibits for several sites around the city, according to a news release from Pontiac Tourism. The Route 66 Heritage Trail exhibits are a project of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Commission. The new Pontiac wayside exhibits are made of stainless steel … Continue reading Wayside exhibits soon will be installed in Pontiac
30-day break for the billboard
It appears Zoom Media, which seeks to erect a billboard near the Round Barn on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla., will stop work on the billboard for 30 days while it and the Arcadia Historical Society seek a compromise, according to the Edmond Sun. The society and many townsfolk say the billboard blocks the view … Continue reading 30-day break for the billboard
Art tour on the Mother Road
The "Art On and Off the Mother Road" event on Nov. 12-14 features artists on or near Route 66 in central Oklahoma, including two who have been Route 66 66 advocates for years. Shellee Graham, who lives near Arcadia, will show her collage prints using PhotoShop images, including her Big Money series. You'll probably also … Continue reading Art tour on the Mother Road
Moving day
Here's a video from The Oklahoman of the 66 Bowl neon sign being dismantled and taken away last week. It's a final chapter of the historic 66 Bowl, which was recently sold to the Spices of India grocery store. The bowling alley's content's were auctioned shortly after that, with the JYD team buying the sign … Continue reading Moving day
Kingman may convert rail depot into museum
The under-renovation railroad depot in Kingman, Ariz., may be converted into a local railroad museum, according to the Kingman Daily Miner today. The Kingman City Council today will consider authorizing the city to enter into a formal agreement with the Mohave County Historical Society to fund the development and operation of a railroad museum at … Continue reading Kingman may convert rail depot into museum
A word from our sponsor
The Schlotzsky's Route 66 promotion ended a few weeks ago, but it looks like the restaurant chain has a new one. This is the first time I've seen this commercial. And it's pretty cool. The big prize is a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. I spotted the Desert Hills Motel in Tulsa, featured rather prominently in the … Continue reading A word from our sponsor
Fire damages closed motel near Oro Grande
A fire on Monday damaged the former King's Court motel along old Route 66 in Oro Grande, Calif., reported the Victorville Daily Press. The especially tragic part of the blaze was the its owner was in the midst of renovating the long-closed 1940s motel. The owner, Nancy Brooklier, also owns the nearby Antique Station. One … Continue reading Fire damages closed motel near Oro Grande
Shoe Tree near Stroud falls down
The Shoe Tree, a landmark on old Route 66 near Stroud, Okla., toppled over a few weeks ago. The Shoe Tree was a tree where Route 66 travelers tossed their old footwear into its branches. I'm not certain how long it had been there, but my copy of "Oklahoma Route 66" by Jim Ross includes … Continue reading Shoe Tree near Stroud falls down