Where should we go next year ?, for the 2018 Route 66 Classic ? Options

[worn]

I'm guessing that not a square inch of Rt.66 hasn't been driven on previous events... What were some favorites and how long has it been since those have been driven? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

You mean the part in Illinois? The farther east you have it the better chance I have of getting there. By east I mean maybe New Mexico.

[shoguneagle]

I like the idea of the Carefree highway from Phoenix to Flagstaff. To me any route 66 label should touch base the majority of the time with Route 66. The problem for Arizona people is that there is only so much of Route 66 you can see over the years and they want to see other Arizona drives.

Any one of the recommended routes has great driving and will meet the needs of most of the members. I lived in Flagstaff for eight years and have driven everyone of the roads mentioned. All great stuff!!

I would attend any place near I-40 south. I am coming from New Mexico and will only be able to attend the Saturday night event and meeting up with you somewhere enroute during the day.

we still have to complete the Route 66 California from Barstow on into Santa Monica; and, from Joplin, MO to Chicago, Ill.

As always, this is great event and should be attended by as members as possible.

Steve Hurt

[michael7810]

I like the idea of the Carefree highway from Phoenix to Flagstaff. To me any route 66 label should touch base the majority of the time with Route 66. The problem for Arizona people is that there is only so much of Route 66 you can see over the years and they want to see other Arizona drives.

Any one of the recommended routes has great driving and will meet the needs of most of the members. I lived in Flagstaff for eight years and have driven everyone of the roads mentioned. All great stuff!!

I would attend any place near I-40 south. I am coming from New Mexico and will only be able to attend the Saturday night event and meeting up with you somewhere enroute during the day.

we still have to complete the Route 66 California from Barstow on into Santa Monica; and, from Joplin, MO to Chicago, Ill.

As always, this is great event and should be attended by as members as possible.

Steve Hurt

Hi Steve - thanks for your input. I agree with pretty much everything you say. I'm one of those who wants to try a new route having driven the Flag/Payson/Winslow/Prescott routes numerous times. Any new route that can start in Phoenix (such as Rt 191 in eastern AZ) does not touch Rt 66 (AFAIK). I have no favorite and therefore want to select a route that is enjoyable in a 914 while maximizing participation. I'll get serious in planning after RRC. Let's continue to bump this thread so when the time comes to nail down the route I'll have input from attending members.
Thanks,
Michael

[michael7810]

I recently visited the town of Williams, AZ which is 30 miles west of Flagstaff on Route 66. Williams is very much a town built on the themes of Rt 66-Classic Cars and Trains. Cool Main Street with lots of hotels/diners/shops/train-car stuff. I’m going to contact the town tourism person (not sure who that is yet) and see how they feel about hosting our group on Friday and Saturday nights. This option includes approx 100 miles of driving Route 66. Friday would includes lots of twisties/mountain roads and Saturday would be more straight highway/interstate.

Sorry for the sideways photos...I can't figure out why some turn while others don't...

Route 6:
Arrive Phoenix Thursday PM or early Friday
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Wickenburg > Prescott > Williams (182 or 238 miles - see below)
Overnight in Williams
Saturday Drive Williams > Kingman (lunch) via 90 miles of Route 66 > Williams via I-40 (243 miles / 3hr 55m according to Google)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Williams
Sunday - game over, go home

Friday drive short version:



Friday drive long version:


Saturday Drive to Kingman:

[914_teener]

I'll go if it touches Prescott.

Grandson is there.

[Costa05]

I would go if I have my car done by then.
Or at least road worthy enough. Haha. Hot weather slowed me down.

Rich

[SKL1]

I'm up for either of the routes, especially 89A from Sedona to Flagg, unless I'm behind a Winnebago...

Probably will drive the Spyder though as not sure I trust the 914 that far from home... (at least it is mid-engine)

[76-914]

Oh Hell yes, Michael. Excellent choice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[stevend914]

Probably won't be able to attend the Arizona drive, but I'll drive route 66 in the Saint Louis area instead.

[AZ914]

Michael,
Either would be great! We did the Williams-Kingman-Oatman-Laughlin run back in 2011 and its a cool drive.
Experience tells me the 182 miles on Fri might be better after an AM tour as we will make stops etc.

[michael7810]

Here's what I got
TENTATIVE DATES:Thur April 19 - Sun April 22, 2018
Begin in Phoenix; ends in Williams, AZ

Thurs: Arrive Phoenix PM; BBQ at MOVEQIK's house (to be confirmed) or local watering hole.

Friday: PMS tour is iffy but if it happens that will be the morning agenda. If not the Phoenix Open Wheel Racing Museum is in the same area and I have a buddy who will give us a private tour. After tour, drive west on I-10 to Vulture Mine Road (good twisties) then north to Prescott via Highway 89 with a stop at the Granite Mountain Hotshot's Memorial ( Hotshot's Memorial subject of the 2017 movie Only The Brave). 165 miles/3h13m.

Saturday: Depart Prescott at 9:14 and head up 89A (more twisties) to Williams, AZ driving thru Jerome, Cottonwood, Sedona, and Flagstaff with a lunch stop to be planned. Banquet Sat night in Williams on Route 66. 123 miles/2h55m

Hotels, restaurants, etc. still need to be worked out.
Map below...let the comments begin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)

[stevend914]

What if I decide to drive my 911 instead of the 914, could I still attend?

[Coondog]

Sounds great
Thank you

[michael7810]

What if I decide to drive my 911 instead of the 914, could I still attend?

You bet...never hurts to have a donor car close by (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[SKL1]

Looks like a great route especially 89A... and I'll probably be in a 981 Spyder (at least it's mid-engine). And it won't conflict with the Indycar race in early April at PIR.

[euro911]

I may already be in Payson at that time, unfortunately, I will be in some sort of Toyota truck (again) ... but may have the '99 Beetle there as well (2007 Redux?) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)



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[Elliot Cannon]

Cmon Mark, you haven't had a drivable 914 since I moved from the OC eleven years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

[euro911]

Huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Drove 'Howard' to the 2008 RT-66 - Winslow




The 'BB' to the 2012 RT-66 - Lake Havasu (parked next to yours)




... and to the 2015 RT-66 - Palm Springs




... and to the 2015 WCR - San Simeon



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[AZBanks]

Sounds like a good drive. I doubt I'll have the 914 done by then but the 944 Cab should be ready.

[76-914]

I'm up for it. It will be interesting to see how many teener's complete the drive. The only problem I see is for those trailering. They'll need to double back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)