In 1903 a Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric doctor from Vermont, makes a $50 bet that he can be the first person to drive an automobile coast to coast in under 90 days. Despite not even owning a car, having no driving experience, and no road maps to plan the route Jackson heads out within five days of making the wager. The story was first written in the book, Horatio’s Drive: America’s first road trip, by Dayton Duncan, who would later unite with documentary film maker Ken Burns to create a feature PBS documentary film.
Website: Dayton Duncan
Thank you to Route 66 Podcast supporters, including:
- Rob and Cheryl Cochran – Maryland
- Jim Crabtree – California
- Todd Farrell – Nebraska
- John Garza – Texas
- Rich Havlik – Minnesota
- Mary Nicholson – Pennsylvania
- Phil Norton – Pennsylvania
- Mark Wilson – Texas
And from the United Kingdom
- Charli Beeton
THE MOTHER ROAD AT 100: The Voices of Route 66
A multimedia presentation featuring Route 66 before, during, and after its heyday
During the centennial year of Route 66 schedule a virtual or in person presentation by Route 66 Podcast host, Anthony Arno, highlighting episodes over the past 10 years. An optional trivia option is available, where all attendees can participate to win Route 66 related prizes- either virtually or in person!
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