Down Da 66: Cars 2-- Pontiac Museum-- Lots 'O Discussion

Some New News About an Old Road.


1. CARS 2-- The Route 66 News reports that release of the movie "Cars 2" is slated for 2011. Doc Hudson, who was voiced by deceased Paul Newman will be retired from the sequel according to Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). No word about the status of Fillmore the hippie van who was voiced by George Carlin who also died in 2008. Of course, Fillmore's inspiration, Bob Waldmire died this past December. (Thanls Lulu for the heads up on Bob.)


2. PONTIAC MUSEUM-- The Route 66 Association of Illinois' Museum and Hall of Fame celebrated its fifth year this past summer. There are plans for a preservation library, film library and even a radio station. What? News for 66ers?


3. LOTS 'O DISCUSSION-- There has been lots of discussion on the Route 66 Yahoo e-mail group about the date of the big festival this June in Joplin, Missouri. Right now, it is scheduled for June 18-20. If it is moved up a weekend, it would be the same as the Illinois Motor Tour. Hope things stay as they are. I'd like to do both.

Plus, there is also the Lincoln Highway Association National Conference scheduled to be held in Dixon, Illinois, from June 22-25th.

I'd Like to Attend All Three Events. Let Keep It the Way It Is. --RoadDog