Crusin' to Midsommar

Getting to Tulsa for the 2009 festivities will be half the fun. After all, this year's theme, Volvo Kicks on Route 66 and the Tulsa activities, have been planned as a celebration of the America's Highway! Exploring Historic 66 along the original alignment(s) should be an integral part of your 2009 Midsommar experience.

Let's all make this the GREAT SWEDISH-AMERICAN ROAD TRIP.

As Midsommar participants are coming from all directions, there are three different Volvo Crusin' opportunities available:

1. Independent travel;
2. Route 66 Midsommar Arrival Convoy;
3. East or West-Bound Volvo Hook-Up Caravan.

For those that wish to explore Route 66 following their own itinerary and pace can utilize the turn-by-turn directions available at
http://www.historic66.com/description/ (see link at right "Route 66 Links").
The website breaks down the entire Historic 66 route by individual state. These instructions have proven very comprehensive and reliable. Many Route 66 adventurers have completed the entire trip from Chicago to Santa Monica using this resource.

Plans are in the works to coordinate East & West-Bound Midsommar Arrival Convoys; each staged to arrive in Tulsa for the beginning of the Car Show. To accomplish this the convoys will leave early on Saturday morning and travel along the Route 66 alignment. A Convoy-Master will serve as leader, navigator and guide for the final miles to the Midsommar venue. It is anticipated that the convoy will last approximately 4 hours and complete the journey in time for vehicle placement at the Car Show.

The third opportunity to experience the Midsommar Route 66 experience is to join up with others along the way on the road to Tulsa with the Volvo Hook-Up Caravan. A designated Volvo Traveler will be completing a significant distance along Route 66. An itinerary with estimated locations and time checks will be sent to all event registrants prior to departure. Midsommar travelers will be invited to "hook up" and join the "caravan" as it motors Tulsa-Bound. The Caravans will meet the East & West-Bound Midsommar Arrival Convoys and become a component of the these groups for the final run to Tulsa.

While the Midsommar festivities in Tulsa will be a great deal of fun, to fully experience the spirit of this year's event, it is hoped that participants can partake of the nostalgia and lure of the open road that Route 66 represents for enthusiasts worldwide.