Vanderbilt Cup Races

1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

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  Jun 10 2009

  Great Neck and Lake Success’ Role in the Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Motor Parkway

  The Great Neck Historical Society will be hosting a presentation tonight "Great Neck and Lake Success- Their Role in the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway" at 7:30 PM in the Community Room at the Great Neck Library.

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  May 28 2009

  Vanderbilt Cup Race Art from West Wales

  From the spectacular paintings of Peter Helck to the tin can art of David Wasserman, the action and passion of the Vanderbilt Cup Races have inspired artists for over 100 years. Today, David Holland, an artist specializing in motorsports from West Wales, continues to portray the… (0 comments)



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  May 20 2009

  VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Vanderbilt Cup Race Winner for Sale

  Have you always wanted to own a historic race car and a winner of the Vanderbilt Cup Race? No, the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer is not available. In a VanderbiltCupRaces.com exclusive, the Darraqcthat is believed to have won the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race with driver Louis Wagner is being… (2 comments)



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  May 09 2009

  Anderson Cooper’s Grandfather at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  CNN journalist Anderson Cooper's grandfather Reginald Vanderbilt was William K.Vanderbilt Jr's cousin. In this photo, Reggie Vanderbilt (second from the left) can be seen speaking to Willie K. at the start of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The man with the binoculars is Jefferson De Mont Thompson, chairman of… (0 comments)



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  May 05 2009

  The “X” Mercedes Racer in the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  A total of 116 cars participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island from 1904 to 1910. Only one car raced without a number- the "X" Mercedes driven by American Al Campbell during the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race. As seen in this photo, the "X" car is making… (0 comments)



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  Apr 25 2009

  Guy Frost’s Favorite Vanderbilt Cup Race Photo

  Guy Frost, chairman of the Vanderbilt Centennial Celebrations, has selected this photo as his favorite Vanderbilt Cup Race image. Taken during the 1908 race, referee William K. Vanderbilt Jr. is seen discussing the action with retired driver Joe Tracy. Joe drove in three Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904, 1905… (1 comments)



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  Apr 12 2009

  The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

  One of the stirring moments that built the legend of the Vanderbilt Cup Race occurred at the Hairpin Turn during the1906 race.

  A spare tire and rim strapped to the back of the #18 Lorraine-Dietrich broke loose and began to thrash the gas tank. Riding mechanician Franville clutched the… (3 comments)



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  Mar 21 2009

  Joe Tracy Honored By Race Fans

  On the 50th anniversary of the death of Joe Tracy, a group of race fans honored the Vanderbilt Cup Race driver with a visit to his gravesite on Long Island. Led by Tony Carroll, Secretary of the Vintage Sports Car Club of America, Joe was honored yesterday with a… (0 comments)



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  Mar 20 2009

  Film: A Tribute to Joe Tracy

  Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Joe Tracy , one of the best Vanderbilt Cup Race drivers. In tribute to Joe and his mechanican Al Poole, I have placed a five-minute film of their racing careers in the Blog.

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  Aug 22 2008

  Ebay Auction of a 1906 Press Ribbon Sets Vanderbilia Record of $3,051

  An eBay auction set a record for a Vanderbilt Cup Race ribbon. A press ribbon for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race was sold for $3,051.

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