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Tag: 1900 Newport Races


  • Aug 10 2011

    VanderbiltCupRaces Exclusive: The 1900 Newport Automobile Races & the First Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

    The first major race in which William K. Vanderbilt Jr. competed was held in September 1900 in Newport, Rhode Island. It was also at this race where the first William K.Vanderbilt Jr. cup was given to a winner of an automobile race...four years before the Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races.



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May 21 2012

Howard: A great job as always.. and thanks. Happy Anniversary to you and Roz. see you at Greenwich

May 20 2012

Howard,

Thanks for the photos.  Congratulations to you and Roz on your 40th anniversary.
Wishing you many more…

May 20 2012

The paint looks beautiful !

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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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