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Tag: 1909 Wheatly Sweepstakes


  • Aug 19 2011

    Ray Harroun: Winner of the 1911 Indy 500 and the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes

    This Vanderbilt Cup Race driver profile focuses on Ray Harroun. Ray was the winner of the first Indy 500 Race driving a Marmon to victory in 1911. He also won the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes Race that was held in conjuction with the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race and finished 21st in…



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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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