Vanderbilt Cup Races

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• Jan 01 2021

  Update From the Pickering Collection: Images of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and Long Island

  Roslyn resident William Pickering (1865-1929) was one of the earliest Long Island photographers documenting many of the people, buildings and events in Nassau County including the Vanderbilt Cup Races. In 2009, Catherine Pickering shared with me these photos and postcards taken by her grandfather.

• Aug 06 2012

  Race Profile: The 1905 American Elimination Trial

  According to the Vanderbilt Cup Race rules, America could enter a maximum of five automobiles in the 1905 race. On September 23, 1905, the American Elimination Trial was held to determine the five entries from 12 American candidates.

• Dec 15 2009

  Starting Lineup: The 1905 American Elimination Trial

  Twelve cars were scheduled to compete in the 1905 American Elimination Trial. The race was held on September 23, 1905 to help determine the five American entrants for the Vanderbilt Cup Race: