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  • Alco Black Beast Highlights from the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Updated 3/18/16
    Mar 15 2016

    Alco Black Beast Highlights from the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Updated 3/18/16

    The Alco Black Beast returned last weekend to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance as part of a special exhibit honoring 11 race cars and their corresponding trophies. In the first of several future posts from this prestigious concours, here are the Alco Black Beast highlights. (3 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
    Mar 14 2016

    Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage

    This weekend's Mystery Foto highlighted several people enjoying the view from the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage State Park. (9 comments)


  • The Day an Airplane Crashed Near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge Updated 3/19/16
    Mar 12 2016

    The Day an Airplane Crashed Near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge Updated 3/19/16

    Tim Ivers has forwarded this 1939 photo of a tragic airplane crash near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge, the site of this weekend's Mystery Foto. (9 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
    Mar 09 2016

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground

    On April 4, 2015, Dave Russo and his 10-year old son Sam experienced a one-day 38-mile bike tour on the Long Island Motor Parkway. In the tenth post of this series, Sammy and Dave continued their exploration after leaving Bethpage State Park, crossed Round Swamp Road and on to the Battle Row Campground in Old Bethpage. (5 comments)


  • 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car to be Featured at a 2016 Mustang Club of America National Show
    Mar 08 2016

    1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car to be Featured at a 2016 Mustang Club of America National Show

    The Western New York Shelby and Mustang Club has announced on their Facebook page that the 1963 Mustang III will be featured at the Mustangs on the Niagra National Car Show to be held on July 22-24, 2016. (1 comments)


  • Mystery Fotos #10 Solved: Road Testing the Motor Parkway During the Summer of 1908
    Mar 07 2016

    Mystery Fotos #10 Solved: Road Testing the Motor Parkway During the Summer of 1908

    The Garden City Archives challenged you to identify this series of unique photos of three automobiles on a road test prior to the Motor Parkway's opening. (8 comments)


  • East Meadow Herald Cover Story: Racing through the Island’s past
    Mar 05 2016

    East Meadow Herald Cover Story: Racing through the Island’s past

    Reporter Julie Mansmann interviewed me last week on the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway for the East Meadow Herald. This is her cover article published in this week's issue. (3 comments)


  • Hemmings Blog: Does this weathervane look familiar?
    Mar 04 2016

    Hemmings Blog: Does this weathervane look familiar?

    Yesterday reporter David Conwill in the Hemmings Blog reported on the mini Old 16 that is currently being sold at an antiques store in Bennington, Vermont. (1 comments)


  • Owner Profile: Robert Graves Jr. Who Entered His Mercedes in Three Vanderbilt Cup Races
    Mar 02 2016

    Owner Profile: Robert Graves Jr. Who Entered His Mercedes in Three Vanderbilt Cup Races

    Joe Schramm has forwarded this email looking for information on Robert Graves, the owner of Mercedes racers which participated in three Vanderbilt Cup Races. (1 comments)


  • William A. Bellmer Article: “The Long Island Motor Parkway in Garden City”
    Mar 01 2016

    William A. Bellmer Article: “The Long Island Motor Parkway in Garden City”

    For the January 2016 newsletter of the Garden City Eastern Property Owners Association, village historian William A. Bellmer wrote this article on the Motor Parkway. (2 comments)




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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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