The Alco Black Beast
The restored racer that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races and raced in the first Indy 500
Nicknamed “the Black Beast,” this was one of the most famous race cars of its era. A two-time winner of the Vanderbilt Cup, a major event in the early years of American motorsport, the car was the favorite to win the first Indianapolis 500-mile race in 1911.
Related Posts
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Jun 11 2012
Black Beast Helps Open the Alco Heritage Museum
The Black Beast helped open the Alco Heritage Museum in Schenectady, New York last Sunday. The event attracted over 3,000 people.
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Jun 10 2012
Video:The Alco Black Beast at the 2012 Indy 500 Legends Day
This 8-minute film documents the four laps of the 1909 Alco Black Beast and 25 other vintage racers on Legends Day at the 2012 Indy 500 weekend.
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Jun 07 2012
More Highlights from the 2012 Indy 500 Race Week
This year's 2012 Indy 500 Race week was amazing... wonderful crowds and great fun! Here are more Alco Black Beast highlights.
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May 28 2012
More Thumbs Ups and Smiles for the Alco Black Beast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
After succesfully completing four laps on the Indy 500 oval on Legends Day last Saturday, the Alco Black Beast was on display outside the pit garage. Here are more thumbs ups and smiles.
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May 26 2012
Roadandtrack.com and Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: The Alco Black Beast on Legends Day
Indianapolismotorspeedway.com has posted a gallery of photos from Saturday's Legends Day. Here are some amazing images of the Alco Black Beast on this historic speedway.
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May 25 2012
Thumbs Ups and Smiles for the Black Beast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A record 150 fans gave a thumbs up while sitting in the Black Beast on Community Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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May 24 2012
PressSnoop.com: Legendary Day at the Brickyard
PressSnoop.com published this article on the Black Beast at Indy 500's Community Day:
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May 22 2012
Indianapolismotorspeedway.com: Vintage Indy 500 Cars To Take To The Brickyard During Legend’s Day
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has published this news item concerning this Saturday's Legend's Day.
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May 19 2012
Classic Cars Visit the Waterfront at Roslyn
The Long Island Sound Region of the Classic Car Club of America took a tour to the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage on Saturday to see the 1909 Alco Black Beast and the 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler.
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May 10 2012
Alco Black Beast Returning to the Indy 500
The Hall of Fame Museum in conjunction with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have invited the Alco Black Beast to participate in celebrations associated with this year's Indianapolis 500.
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