1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes


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    Aug 08 2012

    Hold the Date 10/3/2012: Public Hearing on Rezoning the Site of the Levittown Grandstand & Press Box

    On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, Crocus Lane Estates, LLC and Josato, Inc will be petitioning the Hempstead Town Board to rezone the Levittown property on the former location of the Long Island Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Race grandstand and press box. (20 comments)


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    Jul 21 2012

    Image Analysis: Motor Parkway’s Opening Day Sweepstakes

    Steve M: "I have obtained two 19 1/2" x 16 3/4" race photos of Herb Lytle. What can you tell me about these photos..the who, what and when? I look forward to your response." (1 comments)


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    Jun 23 2012

    First Races on the Long Island Motor Parkway: The 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes

    When the Long Island Motor Parkway was completed in October 1908, the first race using the completed 9 miles of the road was not the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, but a series of five concurrent races called the Motor Parkway Sweepstakes. The story of these races and photo highlights are… (1 comments)


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    Nov 30 2011

    Archives: Starting Lineups

    Below are related links to Starting Lineups on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: February 16, 2012):

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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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    Dec 21 2010

    Bethpage Plainview Road Curve on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

    Harley: "I know there was a very sharp curve north right at Route 135, which then heads north before appearing to cross to Bethpage Park. When I saw it 20 years ago, it appeared to be banked. Sincere thanks for your labor of love on the Parkway."

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  • Dec 01 2010

    Archives: 1908 Course

    Links to related posts on the 1908 Course on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: October 31, 2011):

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    Nov 25 2010

    Starting Lineup- The 6 “J” Cars of the 1908 Jericho Sweepstakes

    On September 10, 1908, the AAA Race Commission announced plans to christen the Motor Parkway with an event called, “The Long Island Motor Parkway Sweepstakes.” Five concurrent stock car races were scheduled for October 10, 1908. The idea was to create an opportunity to test the new course, timing systems,… (0 comments)


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    Sep 16 2010

    Starting Lineup- The 8 “N” Cars of the 1908 Nassau Sweepstakes

    On September 10, 1908, the AAA Race Commission announced plans to christen the Motor Parkway with an event called, “The Long Island Motor Parkway Sweepstakes.” Five concurrent stock car races were scheduled for October 10, 1908. The idea was to create an opportunity to test the new course, timing systems,… (2 comments)


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    Aug 11 2010

    The Pits of the 1908-1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races

    Robert Richer comments: "Yes, there was a time when the “pit men” who serviced the cars were actually in a pit below the racing surface. What a terrifying view it must have been."

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