IGN.com reported today from the Walt Disney Studios Showcase that "Cars 2," the sequel to the Disney/Pixar hit movie "Cars," will likely be released earlier than originally thought: Among these in-development projects is Cars 2, which Pixar will now rush to complete in time for a 2011 (rather than a previously announced 2012) release date. … Continue reading “Cars 2” moves up release date
Book review: “The Complete Route 66 Lost & Found”
For those who don't have either of Russell Olsen's excellent books, "Route 66 Lost & Found" and "Route 66 Lost & Found, Vol. 2," Voyageur Press has published a new volume, "The Complete Route 66 Lost & Found" (hardbound, 320 pages, $25), that combines the two. For those who are unfamiliar, Olsen's books are a … Continue reading Book review: “The Complete Route 66 Lost & Found”
Hackberry will get new fire station
The Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner reports that the small Route 66 town of Hackberry, Ariz., will be getting a new fire station, with the help of a longtime Route 66 business: The new station and engine will also benefit travelers along the Route 66 corridor and will respond to fire and other incidents in Valentine, … Continue reading Hackberry will get new fire station
History of the Yellowhorse empire
New American Media has an exceptional story about the history of the Yellowhorse Indian trading posts along the Arizona-New Mexico border on Route 66. It's a story of bootlegging, bamboozlement and good old-fashioned gimmickry to make a buck. And those stores are still going strong.
Start your day with a good breakfast
ChicagoBusiness.com tells you how -- with this video about Lou Mitchell's on Route 66 in Chicago. (Hat tip: David Clark)
More from the Lost Dogs
The Lost Dogs are still in the midst of their music tour on Route 66. Here's a song, "If You Want To," during the band's gig in Tulsa a few days ago. And here they are, fashioning a jingle for the Cozy Dog Drive-In in Springfield, Ill.: UPDATE: Fixed link on second video.
Missouri Motor Tour slide show
Longtime roadie Kip Welborn participated in the recent Route 66 Association of Missouri's 19th annual Motor Tour and took his camera along. To view his photos, go here.
Videos from the Route 66 Rendezvous
There already are about two dozen videos posted from this past weekend's Route 66 Rendezvous at San Bernardino, Calif. Here are a few I found that capture the atmosphere of the event. Here's the Bigfoot 4x4 doing a wheelie after crunching a car. And there's always the burnout contest:
Hello from Jersey
Here's a New Jersey band, the Doughboys, doing a cover of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" in the state's most famous rock venue, The Stone Pony.
Giants of the roadside
Jill Schensul, a travel columnist for NorthJersey.com, pays tribute to the oversized icons of the American highway, including the so-called Muffler Men. In the lengthy story, Schensul gives prominent mention to the Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In in Wilmington, Ill., and the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Ill. The Golden Driller of … Continue reading Giants of the roadside