Vanderbilt Cup Races

In promoting our Academy heritage as well as our rich American and automotive prowess as a nation, the auto show will be highlighting the “Mustang Shorty Prototype” this year. This Mustang is arguably the earliest mustang in existence and was originally intended to be destroyed.

From 0800-1000, the grounds will be open for participant vehicles to arrive and get situated.  The Auto Show will then be open to spectators and the public from 1000-1500 with a BBQ lunch concession beginning at 1100.

 Car owners participating in the show, must be pre-registered in order to enter the grounds, no walk-ons will be allowed to register the day of the event. Due to limited space we can only register 180 cars on a first come basis. The pre-registration period ends May 11th at 1200. In order to pre-register, please email King’s Point Auto Club President Christian Livi at [email protected] with your personal and vehicle information. He will confirm your spot in the show via email. After your confirmation is received, you may proceed to send the payment by one of the listed methods. He will then confirm that payment is received and will provide any additional instructions. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the legal disclaimer must be signed upon arrival to the Academy. This disclaimer is located at the bottom of this email.

 The members of the Academy’s Auto Club sincerely wish that you can join us on Sunday, May 15th and be a part of this unique experience. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our mutual respect and admiration for such beautiful and strong automobiles. Thank you for your time and have a great day!

 Very Respectfully,
MIDN Eric S. Aldridge
Kings Point class of 2018
Auto Club Member

Legal Disclaimer
“In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Regimental Affairs NAFI Car Show, I, for myself, my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, do hereby agree to release and forever discharge the Regimental Affairs NAFI, the United States (including but not limited to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the Maritime Administration and the Department of Transportation), and their agents, servants, employees and students from any and all liabilities, claims, losses, demands, costs, expenses or rights of action, of whatever kind or nature, which I may have against any of them arising from or by reason of any bodily or personal injury or property damage that may be sustained by me directly or indirectly as a result of my participation in the Regimental Affairs NAFI Car Show.  I agree not to sue any of the persons or entities identified above for any of the claims or liabilities that I have waived, released or discharged herein.  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the persons or entities identified above from any claims made or liabilities assessed against them (including attorneys’ fees) as a result of my actions.  If any portion of this Release is held to be invalid, it is agreed the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.  Finally, by signing this Release, I certify that I have personal injury and property damage liability insurance for any car that I enter into the Show and that I have read and understand this Release of Liability.”

Location: U. S. Merchant Marine Academy

Address: 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY