1915 Vanderbilt Cup Race Video
1960 Cornelius Vanderbilt Cup Race
An attempt was made to bring back the Vanderbilt Cup Races to Long Island in 1960. The 75-mile race featured Formula Junior cars and was held in the parking lot of Roosevelt Raceway on June 19, 1960. The winner of the race was Harry Carter in a Stanguelini.
The “Vanderbilt Cup” Trademark
Howard, the modern term-Vanderbilt Cup-has been trademarked by the amateur motorsports club that I am affiliated with, Eastern Motor Racing Association (EMRA).
Celebration of the Opening of the Long Island Motor Parkway
since it will be 100 years since the opening of the vanderbilt motor parkway in june…do u know of any lectures or events that will mark this aniversary??
Current Views of the Motor Parkway in Queens County
Links to current views of the LIMP right-of-way in Queens County.
Long Before NASCAR, Dirt-Road Daredevils: New York Times March 16, 2008
The March 16, 2008 issue of The New York Times features an article on Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island entitled “Long Before NASCAR, Dirt-Road Daredevils”. New York Times Article
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