Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Feb 18 2025
Mystery Foto #7 Solved: The 1914 Alco Race Car in Santa Monica in the The 1914 American Grand Prize Race

Allen Haywood challenged you to identify this ALCO race car and race. (6 comments)

Feb 15 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: January & February 1925 Activities Relating to the Motor Parkway

100 Years Ago on our Favorite Roadway. (1 comments)

Feb 14 2025
Video of the Week: Tucker: Genius or Scam?

Preston Tucker's dream came true in 1948. He produced a car with his name. But the euphoria didn't last long. (1 comments)

Feb 12 2025
Hold the Date Sunday, March 23, 2025: “A Look Back at the Rich Equestrian History of Long Island in the 19th and 20th Centuries” with Jerry & Rita Trapani

Join us for "A Look Back at The Rich Equestrian History of Long Island in the 19th and 20th Centuries" presented by Jerry and Rita Trapani. (1 comments)

Feb 11 2025
Mystery Foto #6 Solved: The Vanderbilts on Vacation

Did you identify the Vanderbilt party on a vacation? (2 comments)

Feb 10 2025
Walt Gosden honored as a recipient of a 2024 National AACA Appreciation Award

Last Saturday at their national convention, Walt Gosden was honored by the AACA in recognition of outstanding achievement in the preservation of automotive history. (10 comments)

Feb 08 2025
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: “The 1913 Long Island Economy Run” by Walt Gosden

Historian Walt Gosden has written this exclusive article on a historic Long Island Race that has been lost in history...until now. (5 comments)

Feb 07 2025
Video of the Week: Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin “Lose My Mind” Official Music Video

Seventh generation descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt Consuelo Costin's "Lose My Mind" music video was filmed at William K. Vanderbilt Jr's Eagle's Nest Estate in Northport, Long Island. (0 comments)

Feb 05 2025
From the Walter McCarthy Archives: The 1908 Simplex Speedcar

One of my favorite cars on Long Island was the 1908 Simplex Speedcar restored and owned by the late Walter McCarthy from 1984 to 2006. (0 comments)

Feb 05 2025
Friday Mystery Foto #5 Solved: Driver Eddie Rickenbacker and His Mechanician Pete Henderson

Did you identify Driver Eddie Rickenbacker and His Mechanician Pete Henderson? (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.