Vanderbilt Cup Races

Tag: 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap, Emerson Fittipaldi

Jun 12 2023
Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved: Ray Harroun in the Marmon ‘Yellow Jacket’

Did you identify this mystery racer?
Sep 11 2021
My Favorite Alco Black Beast videos and films (2009 to 2021)

In celebration of the Alco's first ever drag race tomorrow in New Hyde Park, here is a compilation of my favorite Alco Black Beast videos and films over the last twelve years.
Jul 03 2018
Twenty Years Ago, the Alco Black Beast Reached 95 MPH in England

Jeff Norton has spent over thirty years helping owners prepare their racers for the "big race". He recently discovered two 1988 photos of himself working on the Alco Black Beast in England.
May 10 2012
Alco Black Beast Returning to the Indy 500

The Hall of Fame Museum in conjunction with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have invited the Alco Black Beast to participate in celebrations associated with this year's Indianapolis 500.
Jun 26 2011
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s “Yard of Bricks”

One of the most hallowed ground in motorsports is the "yard of bricks" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Start/Finish Line. Here is its description as posted on the IMS website:
Jun 23 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage: The Belond Salih/Offy that won the 1957 and 1958 Indy 500 Races

One day prior to the 2011 Indy 500 Race, the Black Beast and other race cars that participated in this year's pre-race ceremonies were stored in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Formula One Garage. Among these racers was the Belond Salih/Offy that won the 1957 race with Sam Hanks and the…
Jun 20 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage and On the Track: The Marmon Wasp that Won the 1911 Indy 500

One day prior to the 2011 Indy 500 Race, the Black Beast and other race cars that participated in this year's pre-race ceremonies were stored in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Formula One Garage. Among these racers was the 1911 Marmon that won the Inaugural 1911 Indy 500 Race driven by…
Jun 20 2011
Archives: In the Indy Formula One Garage

Links to related posts on the Indy Formula One Garage on VanderbiltCupRaces.com:
Jun 16 2011
Roslyn News “Black Beast Returns to Indy 500”

This week's issue of the Roslyn News features a full-page back cover article by Joe Scotchie highlighting the return of the Black Beast to the Indy 500.
Jun 15 2011
In the Indy Formula One Garage: The 1939 Maserati Racer that Won the 1939 and 1940 Indy 500 Races

One day prior to the 2011 Indy 500 Race, the Black Beast and other race cars that participated in this year's pre-race ceremonies were stored in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Formula One Garage. Among these racers was the Maserati 8CTF Boyle Special that won the 1939 and 1940 Indy 500…