Charlie Olson Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 Hey All, I am going to make next years, 2010, Route 66 Fun Run; first weekend in May. Hope many of you can try to make one the many Route 66 Cruises/Parties/Events next year. We aren't getting any younger. Here are some great Route 66 musical variations I found on YouTube, Best to all, Charlie in Hot-as-Hell-azona Quote
Jim Saraceno Posted July 15, 2009 Report Posted July 15, 2009 Charlie, Enlighten us on just what the route 66 fun run is and if you'd be coming through St. Louis. Quote
47heaven Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Hey All, I am going to make next years, 2010, Route 66 Fun Run; first weekend in May. Hope many of you can try to make one the many Route 66 Cruises/Parties/Events next year. We aren't getting any younger. Here are some great Route 66 musical variations I found on YouTube, Best to all, Charlie in Hot-as-Hell-azona Charlie...I have attended the Arizona Route 66 Fun Run for the past two years and in my opinion, it's okay. I started going to it because I had always wanted to drive an old car on the original U.S. 66. What I also wanted to do is drive among the other original classic cars that I thought would be on there, but what I found were the usual Route 66 stereotyped Corvettes (new and old), souped up and hot rodded '55-57 Chevys, '55-57 T-Birds and even newer cars. Talk about a let down. Also, the muscle cars have made their way to the road, as well. I mean, you really have to search for the stock classics on the fun run. To me, Route 66 has become commercialized and is only represented by Corvettes, Chevys and T-Birds, which can be seen on any flyer or announcement of a Route 66 event. So, instead of getting stuck driving in between a 55-57 hot rod Chevy and a Corvette, I just fall behind the group and cruise the road, taking my time. So what if I miss some cheesy "poodle skirt and leather jacket sock hop," it's the road that is what it's all about. I hope you do make it out next year because we need some more Mopar representation. Edited July 16, 2009 by 47heaven Quote
Captain Neon Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 I have enjoyed the stretches of Rt. 66 that I have traveled in my P15 the past few years. I have to agree, though, that the hyped-up Fun Runs, etc., are not what Rt. 66 is about. It is a lot more fun, IMHO, to just go for a drive and take a little time to chat with some of the people along the route that live Rt. 66 every day. I promised Melba in Galena KS that I'd stop for a burger the next time I'm through town. Diner was closed when we drove through due to a small electrical fire the day before. Had a nice chat w/ the proprietor of Afton Station while he did a little work on the Citroen he's restoring. Quote
Tony Cipponeri Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 Hey, I would like to know more about the Fun Run. When will it be going through California. Our POC region made a route 66 run a few years ago, from Riverside California to Laughton, Nevada. From Riverside Ca. to the Laughton Nev turn off, we only used 12 miles of freeway. it was great fun. Tony C Quote
Dennis Hemingway Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 Here is the info from last May's Run. Dennis:cool: http://www.azrt66.com/funrun.htm Quote
dezeldoc Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 With any luck i can start making some runs in the not to distant future, the P-20 is getting closer! Quote
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