Vanderbilt Cup Races

Too easy Howard http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/images/blog/scan0025jpg_Motor_Cartoon_1904.jpg

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I would say this is Willie K.  Being recognized for the same event that is depicted on the Vanderbilt Cup itself.

Who is the driver and the automobile illustrated in the cartoon?

Willie K. In his 90 hp Mercedes.

After what event was this cartoon published?

Setting the speed world record on Ormond-Daytona Beach Florida Jan 27 1904.

Describe how this event was related to the Vanderbillt Cup Races?

The event is depicted on the actual Vanderbilt Cup Trophy.

This was easy because I sort of cheated and looked at the Vanderbilt Cup Races Blog for February 11, 2014 - It’s Wm. K. Vanderbilt Jr at the wheel of a Mercedes 90 hp racing car having just set a new land speed record of 92.3 mph in Florida at the 1904 Ormond-Daytona race, January 27, 1904, as illustrated in Sports Car Illustrated.  Later that year, in October 1904, he would establish the Vanderbilt Cup.

This is the cover illustration for an automobile trade journal “Motor’s Gallery Of Motoring”, that was published soon after William K. Vanderbilt, jr. set the land speed record of 92.30 MPH on January 27, 1904. It shows Willie K. in his Mercedes, the “Ormond Flier”, which he drove at Ormond / Daytona Beach, Florida, breaking Henry Ford’s recently established record. The caption under the illustration reads “Holding the speed record for this earth, the champion seeks other worlds to conquer”. This was quite prophetic since Willie K. went on to establish the Vanderbilt Cup Races later that same year.

Who is the driver and the automobile illustrated in the cartoon? 
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. driving his 90 hp Mercedes

After what event was this cartoon published?
1904 Ormond-Daytona Races

Describe how this event was related to the Vanderbillt Cup Races?
Following the event, Vanderbilt would create the first international racing event, The Vanderbilt Cup Race, challenging other from across the world to compete for the Vanderbilt Trophy.  The trophy had on it Vanderbilt driving his Mercedes as he set the speed record in Ormond.

After what event was this cartoon published?
Adding to my previous answer: The actual event was Vanderbilt breaking the speed record of traveling one mile in 39 seconds on Jan. 27, 1904.

Could be Willie K (though doesn’t resemble him), gloriously sailing the heavens after setting the auto speed record at 92.3mph with his 90hp Mercedes at Ormond-Daytona Beach (birthplace of speed) on Jan 1904. This event helped set the stage for Vanderbilt Cup Races on Long Island
http://www.ormondbeach.org/documentcenter/home/view/204
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I presume this Friday mystery wasn’t coincidental, as the cartoon is directly related to the Saturday’s post: William Vanderbilt, after his world speed record,  flying through the stars, seeking “other worlds to conquer”. The cartoon appeared in the magazine MoToR.

William K Vanderbilt Jr. in the 90 HP Mercedes at Ormond-Daytona races 1904.

Hey! My car in the post suffered structural damage during delivery. That’s what 92.3mph can do. Be careful everyone and stay well.