Vanderbilt Cup Races

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Sep 11 2013
Video: Henry Ford’s Racer “Sweepstakes Rides Again”

This summer, Ford Racing released a video of NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards taking the ride of a lifetime in Henry Ford's first and only race car, Sweepstakes.
Feb 07 2013
The Birth of the Long Island Motor Parkway

The death of a spectator in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race nearly brought the classic to a premature demise. The marvel was that only one spectator had been killed in the three races held up to that time. Demonstrating vision again, William K. Vanderbilt Jr. chartered the goal of a…
Feb 02 2013
From the Barney Oldfield Collection: Four Classic Photos and One Mystery

Wayne Carroll Petersen, the great-great-nephew of the legendary racer Barney Oldfield, has provided these five historic photos from the Barney Oldfield Collection. Can anyone help Wayne identify the one mystery image?
Jan 12 2013
Black Beast Highlighted on the DVD Cover of “Men Who Built America”

The DVD for the History Channel's series "Men Who Built America" will be released on January 22, 2013. John Hammond, Town Historian of Oyster Bay, received a pre-release copy of the 3-disc collection and has forwarded copies of the amazing DVD's covers.
Jan 01 2013
Edsel Ford II Needs Your Help to Find Henry’s 1901 Trophy

Vera S: I was just watching the video narrated by Edsel Ford of Henry Ford winning his first race. Curious, where is that famous cut glass punch bowl now?
Dec 25 2012
Film “The Race That Changed Everything” with Edsel B. Ford II

In October 2011, Ford Racing uploaded this eight minute film of "The Race That Changed Everything" narrated by Edsel B. Ford II.
Nov 10 2012
Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel’s “Men Who Built America”

After a scheduling change due to Superstorm Sandy, the finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America" will be shown at 8:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Nov 02 2012
History Channel Video Clip: “Men Who Built America-The Every Man”

Prior to the "Men Who Built America" episodes on Henry Ford, the History Channel has released this new 2-minute video clip. Check out me as Alexander Winton driving the Alco Black Beast racing against Henry Ford (Ed LaBounty).
Oct 20 2012
Re-Enacting the 1901 “Race That Changed the World” in the History Channel’s “Men Who Built America”

On Sunday, November 11, 2012, the 1901 "Race That Changed the World" will be re-enacted on the History Channel's mini-series "Men Who Built America".
Oct 15 2012
History Channel’s “Men Who Built America” Series

Set your DVR to the History Channel's "Men Who Built America" mini-series which begins Tuesday night at 9:00 PM. I play Alexander Winton racing Henry Ford. Check out this 30-second trailer: