October 8, 1904
The inaugural William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Race in 1904 was the first major international road race in the United States. Although William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was only 26, he was heir…
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Feb 09 2012
Can You Identify this Mystery Alco Racer?
Rick Rawlins has forwarded this photo of a chain drive Alco and looking for assistance in identifying the car, location and drivers.
The Races
The exciting Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted the best drivers and cars at the birth of automobile competition.
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Herb Lytle
Herb Lytle participated in more races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races than any other driver.
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Packard #16 (1904)
Driven by its designer Charles Schmidt, the first Packard racer had previously set one-mile and five-mile records in January 1904.
Thanks for reminding us the history of stock cars and their winners. I also found very different and precious stock cars in your…