The whimsical Slug Bug Ranch near Conway, Texas, will pick up and move to a new location shortly after New Year's Day, its owner said in a phone interview. Slug Bug Ranch, which was inspired by the internationally famous Cadillac Ranch 35 miles to the west in Amarillo, is a site where five vintage Volkswagen … Continue reading Slug Bug Ranch will move to a different location by January
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Kingman Route 66 Fest next month is adding a Cadillac Ranch Experience
Want to spraypaint one of the cars at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, but can't get there? The third annual Kingman Route 66 Fest in Kingman, Arizona, on Oct. 13-14 offers a facsimile of that. The festival is offering a Cadillac Ranch Experience. The news release explains: Brand new to the Fest this year! … Continue reading Kingman Route 66 Fest next month is adding a Cadillac Ranch Experience
Unser Racing Museum leaving Albuquerque for a new spot in Nebraska
Apparently the Unser racing family's deep roots in Albuquerque weren't deep enough to keep its museum in the Duke City. The Unser Racing Museum announced Friday it would close and move its massive collection to the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska. The move is occurring despite the city offering $4 million … Continue reading Unser Racing Museum leaving Albuquerque for a new spot in Nebraska
Developer withdraws plans for Route 66 mixed-use project in Tulsa, citing construction costs
A developer that sought to build an ambitious Route 66-themed mixed-use project in Tulsa told the city this week it has withdrawn the proposal, citing a rise in construction costs that made it unfeasible. Sharp Development of Tulsa pulled out of the project this week after the city selected it from four proposals a year … Continue reading Developer withdraws plans for Route 66 mixed-use project in Tulsa, citing construction costs
Local historian talks about Mrs. Orcutt and her home and driveway near Newberry Springs
Andy Jones interviewed local historian Paul Deel about his experiences with Bonnie Margaret Orcutt of Newberry Springs, California, as they explored the remains of her long-abandoned home. Jones said he was prompted to interview Deel after viewing a Sidetrack Adventures video, posted on this website, about Orcutt's infamous 4-mile-long driveway. Here's Jones' interview, which contains … Continue reading Local historian talks about Mrs. Orcutt and her home and driveway near Newberry Springs
Illinois awards $6.6M in Route 66 and tourism marketing grants
The governor of Illinois and the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced last week it would give 58 awards totaling $6.6 million through the Route 66 and Tourism Marketing Grant Programs to boost Route 66 tourism. The Route 66 grant program is awarding $3.7 million to seven recipients for the development of tourism, … Continue reading Illinois awards $6.6M in Route 66 and tourism marketing grants
Route 66 Fun Run will feature an ideal spot to view its 850 vehicles
The 34th annual Route 66 Fun Run next weekend from Seligman to Topock, Arizona, will have an interesting new twist that will provide the best seat in the house to see the hundreds of vehicles in the cruise. Nikki Seegers, director of operations for the Arizona Historic Route 66 Association that puts on the event, … Continue reading Route 66 Fun Run will feature an ideal spot to view its 850 vehicles
What is cheaper to drive Route 66: Gasoline or electric?
A new study tries to answer the question: Is an electric vehicle or a gasoline vehicle cheaper to drive on Route 66 and other iconic roads? The verdict by Upgraded Points: Electric is cheaper, but it will cost you time. It examined the trade-off between time and fuel cost if a driver were to travel … Continue reading What is cheaper to drive Route 66: Gasoline or electric?
Route 66 Street Drags return to Kingman next month
The Route 66 Street Drags are returning to the actual Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, on May 19-21 after nearly an 18-month break. The National Street Drag Championship event will take place on a specially built track placed on top of the Mother Road in town. The Route 66 Street Drags last were held in … Continue reading Route 66 Street Drags return to Kingman next month
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa adding a second vintage car for rides
Last year, the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, offered rides in a 1922 Packard for a small fee. This year, the museum is taking reservations for rides in the Packard and a second, century-old vehicle -- a 1922 Cadillac -- starting in the late spring. 1922 Cadillac Rides will cost $15 … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa adding a second vintage car for rides