Vanderbilt Cup Races

Winter is approaching and the number of car shows is dwindling. This will be your last chance in 2010 to see the Alco Black Beast on display and hear my "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island" presentation. Details are below:

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick

Vanderbilt Cup Races in the News

The Gateway, October 30, 2010: Floral Park Historical Speaker

The Floral Park Historical Society will welcome Howard Kroplick, the author of "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island", as the guest speaker on Monday, November 1st at 7:30 PM at Floral Park Centennial Hall, Tulip and Carnation Avenue.

Six Vanderbilt Cup Races were held on Long Island form 1904 to 1910. They were the first international car races held in the United States, drawing huge crowds from 20,000 to over 250,000 spectators. The races partially took place on the roadway known as Jericho Turnpike. The races became an interesting facet of early Floral Park history.

The public is invited. The author will be available to chat and provide book signings.<?P>

For FPHS information call 1-516-775-6849 or visit Floral Park Historical Society.

Black Beast in the News

Southampton Press, September 29, 2010: Commemorating Bridgehampton's Rich Racing Heritage

VanderbiltCupRaces.com in the News

The Garden City Public Library website lists VanderbiltCupRaces.com in its history links.

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick

Upcoming Automotive Events and Car Shows (The Alco Black Beast is scheduled to participate in those events marked with an *)

Saturday, October 30, 2010 to Sunday, October 31, 2010

Exhibit "The Incredible Vanderbilt Cup Races Held on the Long Island Motor Parkway (1908-1910)"*, Cradle of Aviation Museum, East Garden -City.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

-Automobilia and Literature Auction, conducted by Automobila Auctions, LLC.,Wethersfield, Connecticut

Sunday, October 31, 2010

-Halloween and Beach Bayville Car Show, Ransom Beach, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Information: 1-516-882-5022

Monday, November 1, 2010

Presentation: "The Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island", Floral Park Historical Society, Centennial Hall, Floral Park, 7:30 PM