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18-04-2025
- Automotive
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Party like it's 1959 with classic cars, tunes and the neon glow of Route 66. Here's how
It is one of Arizona's most iconic images — like the Grand Canyon or a grove of saguaros at sunset. Except this sight has more tail fins. Hundreds of classic cars will travel a legendary highway across northern Arizona on a very special spring weekend. Fun Run is almost here. The Route 66 Fun Run is a rolling party that celebrates the road once known as 'America's Main Street' and Arizona's role in saving it. The annual event takes place May 2-4 this year. More than 800 registered classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, street rods and just about anything drivable starts out in Seligman and journeys southwest to Topock on the California state line. Route 66, stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, was established Nov. 11, 1926. But the only reason we can celebrate is because of the work done by a few Seligman residents led by the town barber, Angel Delgadillo. U.S. 66 never even got to blow out the candles on its 60th birthday cake. With the expansion of the interstate highway system, the old road was decertified in 1985. All signs were taken down and it was removed from maps. The Mother Road immortalized in novel, song, film and television ceased to exist. America no longer had a Main Street. Like so many towns bypassed by the new interstate, Seligman struggled to survive. Where once thousands of cars streamed through daily on Route 66, they now hurtled past on Interstate 40. Businesses shuttered and residents fled. In 1987, Delgadillo and his brother Juan organized a meeting of concerned business owners. They formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, the very first of its kind. The association lobbied the state to designate Route 66 a historic highway and, lo and behold, they succeeded. That provided a blueprint for all other states to follow. Today, the old highway is back, now known as Historic Route 66 and it exists on a state-by-state basis. After achieving the historic designation, the association wanted to get the news out. They organized a memorable three-day event called the Historic Route 66 Fun Run Car Rally and Show that took place April 22-24, 1988. The dedication event attracted 152 entrants. Gov. Rose Mofford cut the ceremonial ribbon and Will Rogers Jr. served as grand marshal. Participants traveled the newly preserved Historic Route 66 between Seligman and Topock for 140 miles — part of the longest stretch of Route 66 still in existence. The event proved to be such a success that everyone wanted more. Fun Run became an annual event, growing larger each year. The Route 66 Fun Run 2025 is especially significant since it will be the final tune-up before the Route 66 Centennial, which kicks off in 2026. All are welcome at the Route 66 Fun Run 2025. The event draws people from all over the world. Route 66 is very much an international icon because it symbolizes freedom and a sense of adventure. That resonates with nearly everyone. The Route 66 Fun Run is free to attend or drive. You can make the complete journey in your own vehicle or just go part of the way. Or choose a spot and simply watch the hundreds of shiny classic cars roll past. Stake out a favored photo op. Attend one of the scheduled events. Whatever you choose. Only the vehicle owners who want to have their rides judged at the Show N Shine Car Show in Kingman on Saturday pay a registration fee. And all those 800-plus slots have already been filled for the Route 66 Fun Run 2025. Here's the schedule of events for Route 66 Fun Run 2025 weekend: Friday, May 2 Everyone gathers to register in Seligman. Vintage vehicles line the streets for a preliminary car show. At 4:30 p.m., Angel Delgadillo will present a $20,000 check to the Seligman Community Foundation for centennial monument signs at the town gazebo. Starting at 5 p.m., the evening cruise rumbles up and down Route 66, a taste of what's to come, especially when the neon flickers on. There's a DJ-led dance party at Delgadillo's Snow Cap from 6-10 p.m. And they start rocking the rafters at the Black Cat Bar at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 The Early Bird Line Up on 66 begins at dawn. Breakfast is served at the Snow Cap at 8 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., Delgadillo starts the car parade from Seligman to Kingman, a distance of 88 miles. It's a lovely sight as spectators line the roadway with lawn chairs and cameras to watch so much history roll past on America's most famous road. Everyone moves at their own pace as they cross the windswept plains of northwestern Arizona and the wide valleys framed by mountains. And it seems like no matter where you pull over, you'll find a little party going on. At Peach Springs, the Hualapai Cultural Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's hosting the Hualapai Children's Art Expo, with art demonstrations, vendors, traditional food sampling and Hualapai Bird singing and dancing. The Hackberry General Store will have live music and a food truck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registered vehicles gather in the car show area in downtown Kingman and are on display until 4 p.m. A sock hop ice cream social goes from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Best Western Plus Kings Inn & Suites. There will be '50s music, ice cream, maybe some swinging outfits and more classic cars. Sunday, May 4 Coffee and breakfast are available at 8 a.m. in Locomotive Park, where the awards presentation will take place from 9-10 a.m. The vehicle parade leaves Kingman at 10 a.m., making the drive across the desert followed by the scenic twisted climb into the Black Mountains to Oatman, where wild burros and gunfights await. The day ends at the finish line at the Topock/Golden Shores Community Center with a barbecue, raffle, car show, music and drinks. Registration is open for the 2026 Route 66 Centennial Fun Run, scheduled for May 1-3. This one will be the biggest, most significant bash since the original event in 1988 that announced to the world that the Mother Road was back and here to stay. Classic-car drivers can sign up at historic66az/fun-run. The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the Route 66 Fun Run is a fundraising event whose proceeds go back into the Route 66 community. Sign up and be part of history during the Route 66 Centennial. Find the reporter at Or follow him on Facebook at Arizona Republic contributor and author Roger Naylor is giving presentations about his books. Here are some scheduled talks. They're free to attend. Cottonwood: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Cottonwood Library, 100 S. Sixth St. This talk kicks off the Verde Valley Nature and Birding Festival and will be on the book "Awesome Arizona: 200 Amazing Facts About the Grand Canyon State." 928-634-7559. Sedona: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Sedona Library, 3250 White Bear Road. The topic will be the book "Arizona National Parks and Monuments." 928-282-7714. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Route 66 Fun Run: Classic cars, neon glow in Arizona
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Ventura County Fairgrounds, others sued over fight at 2024 Chopper Fest
A man who said he was injured in a fight at a motorcycle event held last year at the Ventura County Fairgrounds has filed a lawsuit claiming the fairgrounds and others didn't do enough to protect him. Jose Jesus Delgadillo filed suit on Feb. 24 in Ventura County Superior Court, alleging he suffered multiple injuries in a fight at the David Mann Chopper Fest on Feb. 11, 2024. Delgadillo said he was walking down the Ventura seaside fairground's Main Street when he was "assaulted" by others attending the event. He alleged in a court complaint the fairgrounds and others did not deescalate the altercation and should have prevented the 'brutal attack.' After last year's Chopper Fest, Ventura police reported three men were stabbed during a large daytime fight at the event. The men were treated at the Ventura County Medical Center. Two police officers, hired by Chopper Fest, were at the event and more responded to the altercation. The plaintiff's lawyers did not respond to questions about the lawsuit including whether Delgadillo was one of the men stabbed. According to court records, Delgadillo is seeking personal injury damages of more than $35,000. Delgadillo did not reveal his city of residence in the court complaint. Officials from Chopper Fest also did not respond to messages. Fairgrounds CEO Heidi Ortiz declined to comment, noting that the litigation was ongoing. The fairgrounds are owned by the state and operated by the 31st District Agricultural Association. In addition to hosting the annual county fair, the property is regularly leased out for other events. The California Fair Services Authority and the county of Ventura are also listed as defendants in the lawsuit, as is Chopper Fest. The Chopper Fest is a motorcycle culture and art event named for artist David Mann who is described on the fest's website as the Norman Rockwell of the biker world. This year's event was held at the fairgrounds on Feb. 9. Police said there were no incidents. A court hearing on the lawsuit is set for July 28. Tom Kisken covers health care and other news for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: To see more stories like this, subscribe. This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Ventura County Fairgrounds, others sued over Chopper Fest fight
Yahoo
07-03-2025
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Ventura County Fairgrounds, others sued over fight at 2024 Chopper Fest
A man who said he was injured in a fight at a motorcycle event held last year at the Ventura County Fairgrounds has filed a lawsuit claiming the fairgrounds and others didn't do enough to protect him. Jose Jesus Delgadillo filed suit on Feb. 24 in Ventura County Superior Court, alleging he suffered multiple injuries in a fight at the David Mann Chopper Fest on Feb. 11, 2024. Delgadillo said he was walking down the Ventura seaside fairground's Main Street when he was "assaulted" by others attending the event. He alleged in a court complaint the fairgrounds and others did not deescalate the altercation and should have prevented the 'brutal attack.' After last year's Chopper Fest, Ventura police reported three men were stabbed during a large daytime fight at the event. The men were treated at the Ventura County Medical Center. Two police officers, hired by Chopper Fest, were at the event and more responded to the altercation. The plaintiff's lawyers did not respond to questions about the lawsuit including whether Delgadillo was one of the men stabbed. According to court records, Delgadillo is seeking personal injury damages of more than $35,000. Delgadillo did not reveal his city of residence in the court complaint. Officials from Chopper Fest also did not respond to messages. Fairgrounds CEO Heidi Ortiz declined to comment, noting that the litigation was ongoing. The fairgrounds are owned by the state and operated by the 31st District Agricultural Association. In addition to hosting the annual county fair, the property is regularly leased out for other events. The California Fair Services Authority and the county of Ventura are also listed as defendants in the lawsuit, as is Chopper Fest. The Chopper Fest is a motorcycle culture and art event named for artist David Mann who is described on the fest's website as the Norman Rockwell of the biker world. This year's event was held at the fairgrounds on Feb. 9. Police said there were no incidents. A court hearing on the lawsuit is set for July 28. Tom Kisken covers health care and other news for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: To see more stories like this, subscribe. This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Ventura County Fairgrounds, others sued over Chopper Fest fight
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Kansas Trooper honored for saving life in Burlington house fire
BURLINGTON, Kan. (KSNW) – Quick action by a Master Trooper in the Kansas Highway Patrol is credited with saving a life. The Kansas Highway Patrol Life Saving Award was recently presented to Master Trooper Daniel Delgadillo. According to a social media post, he was recognized along with Burlington firefighters for rescuing a Burlington resident from a burning house. Delgadillo was on patrol on Jan. 7 in Coffey County when he got a report of a residential fire. He immediately responded and joined Burlington police officer Mike Roney and firefighter Adam Hoch. 'Upon arrival, he learned that there was still one occupant inside the house,' Burlington Mayor Stan Luke said during the presentation. 'Facing heavy, blinding smoke, Delgadillo put on his gas mask and proceeded upstairs to locate and assist the occupant. The actions and quick response that Officer Roney, Master Trooper Delgadillo, and Firefighter Hoch exhibited in this life-threatening situation prevailed, and all the residents were saved from the fire.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
