Vanderbilt Cup Races

Feb 10 2011
From the McCarthy Collection: Four Hotels on the Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

Walter McCarthy: "I came across this journal "Automobile Tours 1908" while browsing through some of my old original literature. This issue included information on four hotels on the Vanderbilt Cup Race course." (1 comments)

Jan 20 2011
The Garden City Hotel in 1913

In the 1900s, the largest and grandest hotel on Long Island was the Garden City Hotel. Located in the center of the 1904 course, the hotel served as headquarters for the Vanderbilt Cup Race Commission for all six races from 1904 to 1910. (2 comments)

Dec 23 2010
Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up approximately one-third of the spectators. In the custom of the day, the women wore their finest clothes to great public events including the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Here are several… (0 comments)

Dec 22 2010
Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part II: From Dream to Reality”

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)

Dec 20 2010
Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part I: Who was Vanderbilt?”

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)

Dec 13 2010
New Series- Rare Images #1: Vanderbilt Cup Race Drivers and Mechanicians

VanderbiltCupRaces.com introduces today a new "Rare Images" series featuring rarely seen photos of Vanderbilt Cup Race personalities. We start off with this photo of Harry Grant and mechanician Frank Lee just prior to winning the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (3 comments)

Nov 02 2010
Cablevision Film Series “Vanderbilt Cup Races”

Cablevision has developed a film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island. This 8-minute segment describes the origins of the race and the Alco Black Beast racer that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races. The series was produced and narrated by Bob Klement of Cablevision. (0 comments)

Oct 31 2010
Archives: Vanderbilt Cup Races- Films, Videos and Slideshows

Links to Films, Videos and Slideshows (Updated: September 26, 2011) (0 comments)

Oct 23 2010
Highlights from the First Day of the Vanderbilt Race Centennial Celebration

The first day of the Vanderbilt Race Centennial Celebration at the Cradle of Aviation was a big success with the car show, demostration runs and exhibit generating a lot of excitement and smiles: (2 comments)

Sep 15 2010
Cradle of Aviation to Host Vanderbilt Race Centennial Exhibit in October

In celebration of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the Cradle of Aviation Museum will host an exhibit featuring rare vintage cars, special memorabilia and artwork from the four major races that ran on the Long Island Motor Parkway from 1908 to 1910. (5 comments)