October 6, 1906
The third Vanderbilt Cup Race is considered the most competitive in the series featuring 17 cars from France, USA, Germany and Italy. The filed included several of best European
From the Blog
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Jul 22 2014
Historical Markers for the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Over the last 50 years, organizations have honored the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races with historical markers. Currently, there are 13 markers still standing on Long Island in 17 different locations.
The Races
The exciting Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted the best drivers and cars at the birth of automobile competition.
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Featured race
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Featured driver
Arthur Duray
Born in Belgium, Arthur Duray spent most of his life in France. He established a world's kilometer record of 143.9 miles per hour at Ostend with a 300 -hp Fiat
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Featured car
Lorraine-Dietrich #18 (1906)
#18 Lorraine-Dietrich (France) driven by Arthur Duray, 120 HP. Finished 3rd, only 16 seconds behind Lancia. Averaged 60.7 mph
