Vanderbilt Cup Races

1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

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  Apr 12 2011

  The Garages of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  Shannon McDonald (Author of the book The Parking Garage: Design and Evolution of a Modern Urban Form): "Were there any garages associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races?"

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  Apr 02 2011

  Then & Now: The Vanderbilt Cup Race Grandstands & Press Boxes in Westbury

  The grandstands and press/officials' box for the 1904 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races were placed at the same Westbury location on Jericho Turnpike, just west of the Powells Lane intersection. The grandstand was on the south side of Jericho Turnpike and the press/officials' box was on the north side, on… (2 comments)



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  Feb 12 2011

  Then & Now: Extant Structures on the Vanderbilt Cup Race Courses (Updated: 7/31/2019)

  There are few Long Island buildings and structures that were built from 1904 to 1910 and remain standing. These nine buildings, structures and remnants on the Vanderbilt Cup Race courses have survived over 100 years:

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  Feb 10 2011

  From the McCarthy Collection:  Four Hotels on the Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

  Walter McCarthy: "I came across this journal "Automobile Tours 1908" while browsing through some of my old original literature. This issue included information on four hotels on the Vanderbilt Cup Race course."

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  Feb 09 2011

  The Vanderbilt Cup Race Courses (1904-1910)

  The six Vanderbilt Cup Races from 1904 to 1910 were held on five different courses on Long Island. The last three races from 1908 to 1910 were partially held on the Long Island Motor Parkway.

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  Feb 05 2011

  Rare Images Series #2: Vanderbilt Cup Race Driver Joe Tracy

  Joe Tracy (1873-1959) was the only driver to participate in the first five races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1905 American Elimination Race, the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1906 American Elimination Race, and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race). As part of the Rare… (2 comments)



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  Jan 28 2011

  Film “The William Luttgen Story (1877-1965)”

  Relatives of William Luttgen, who participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Races from 1904 to 1908, met earlier this month for a family reunion. As part of the celebration, this 4-minute film was created documenting the career of this road racing pioneer.

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  Jan 17 2011

  A Family Remembers a Vanderbilt Cup Race Driver- William Luttgen

  From Lisa Conley: "Howard, I finally can answer your question about what my grandfather William Luttgen did after he quit racing. I got a lot of stories from several family members over the past year and have compiled them. Thanks for all the fun and sharing!"

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  Dec 23 2010

  Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up… (0 comments)



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  Dec 10 2010

  Images of the Six Vanderbilt Cup Race Finishes

  Photos of the exciting finishes of the six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island:

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