Mindy Pastrovich, Message Matters Co.

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09/04/2026

The 25th International Mother Road Festival is almost here! September 25-27, downtown Springfield turns into three straight days of Route 66 car culture, live music, and burnout smoke. Here's a taste of the energy from last year, baby shark working the crowd for candy, and Hot Rod Granny warming up for her burnout. Full gallery at mindypastrovich.com.
Route 66 Mother Road Festival Springfield

09/03/2026

Hate to see the tree go. Super excited about how repairs are going Downtown!! It’s almost International Route 66 Mother Road Festival time!!!!!

Chrome and soul food, Springfield style. This '56 Bel Air parked up outside Aunt Lou's during the 2025 Mother Road Festi...
09/03/2026

Chrome and soul food, Springfield style. This '56 Bel Air parked up outside Aunt Lou's during the 2025 Mother Road Festival. mindypastrovich.com.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Visit Springfield

09/03/2026

It's Mindy's day to be whimsical, and these trail mushrooms fit the bill. Today's showcase is a cluster growing wild along a quiet lake trail. Feel free to drop your own image below. mindypastrovich.com

The gold on this Trans Am's phoenix was not going anywhere today, rain or not. Every drop on the hood made the artwork p...
09/02/2026

The gold on this Trans Am's phoenix was not going anywhere today, rain or not. Every drop on the hood made the artwork pop harder. Full gallery at mindypastrovich.com.



09/02/2026

Another lap around this year's Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show. An orange Z06 laying down smoke, a purple fastback getting one more wipe down before showtime, a yellow GT4 RS parked next to blue. Thought that was the favorite. Then Gotham showed up. Full gallery at mindypastrovich.com.

This rat rod doesn't need permission to steal the show. Patina, pinstripes, and a story on every panel from the Mother R...
09/01/2026

This rat rod doesn't need permission to steal the show. Patina, pinstripes, and a story on every panel from the Mother Road Festival archive. Full gallery at mindypastrovich.com.


08/31/2026

The International Route 66 Film Festival is celebrating 25 years, and I am honored to work with the board of directors to collaborate on this year's event, including creating this intro and exit video. Excited to bring you along for the ride.




This Dodge Duster's stripes were built to be seen in any weather, and the wet asphalt proved it. That blue against the p...
08/31/2026

This Dodge Duster's stripes were built to be seen in any weather, and the wet asphalt proved it. That blue against the pavement did something special today. Full gallery at mindypastrovich.com.



Pinstriping this clean does not need sunshine. Rain ran off the roofline while the chrome mirror caught the gray sky, an...
08/27/2026

Pinstriping this clean does not need sunshine. Rain ran off the roofline while the chrome mirror caught the gray sky, and that RideLow script sat right where it should. Full gallery at mindypastrovich.com.


Springfield
Abe Lincoln Car Show

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2125 Woodside Rd
Springfield, IL
62711

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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