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AUGUST 2026 VOLUME 53 NO. 08
CONTENTS
ON THE COVER: The distinctive Route 66 shield is one of the most recognizable road signs in the world, guiding travelers through a century of American history.
departments
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ON THE PEGS The Road That Started It All
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9 KICKSTARTS Route 66 Start Moves Centennial Celebrations USPS Route 66 Stamps Motel Owner Passes
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MOTOR SCHOOL The Fountain of Youth
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GEAR LAB Aerostich R-3 Suit
EXHAUST NOTE Planning the Ride of a Lifetime
features
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FIRST RIDE Scout’ s Honor
2026 Indian Sport Scout RT
20 HISTORY
Where the American Dream Hits the Road
24 MAP
Hector Cademartori Illustrates Route 66
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TRAVEL GUIDE 8 States of Route 66
36 EVOLUTION
Lost Alignments & Signature Roads
42 AMERICANA
The Road that Learned to Stop Traffic
The allure of roadside attractions and 100 things to see on Route 66
48 PEOPLE
A Who’ s Who of Route 66
The visionaries, luminaries, and preservationists of the Mother Road
54 AMERICANA
Neon Nights on Route 66
The story of the motor lodge
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Fill‘ Er Up
The rise, fall, and resurrection of service stations
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