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  • Dec 13 2011

    At the Starting Line on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Eighteen racers participated in the first Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 8, 1904. Photos of 17 of the 18 entrants at the Westbury starting line on Jericho Turnpike are shown here for the first time. The #10 Fiat arrived late at the starting line and began with a running…



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May 22 2012

Howard, Thank you for being such a gracious host and for allowing my son to sit in the Black Beast.  Jack was thrilled and…

May 21 2012

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

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Howard,

Thanks for the photos.  Congratulations to you and Roz on your 40th anniversary.
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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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