1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race


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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 07 2011

    Peter Helck and a Piece of Locomobile Vanderbilia

    In 1905 Roslyn photographer William Pickering captured the #7 Locomobile passing Krug's Hotel on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The Locomobile's third place finish in the race was the first time an American car had ever placed in an international competition. Tim Helck, the grandson of Peter Helck, brought back… (1 comments)


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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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    Oct 26 2010

    Q & A with an Expert: The Facts on Vanderbilt Cup Race Winner Victor Hémery

    Author and artist Jean-Yves Lassaux of Paris France is currently writing a biography on Victor Hémery, winner of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The creator of the new VanderbiltCupRaces.com banner has provided these facts on life and racing career of Hémery.

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  • Aug 01 2010

    Archives: 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Links to posts related to VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: Febraury 1, 2012):

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