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  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” IV: Albertson to East Williston
    Sep 05 2015

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” IV: Albertson to East Williston

    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 fourth post of this new series, Sammy and Dave explore the Long Island Motor Parkway through Albertson, Williston Park, and East Williston. (4 comments)


  • See Chrysler’s Chrysler at Lime Rock on Sunday & Four Long Island Car Shows This Weekend
    Sep 04 2015

    See Chrysler’s Chrysler at Lime Rock on Sunday & Four Long Island Car Shows This Weekend

    Chrysler's Chrysler will be participating the the Sunday in the Park Concours at Lime Rock Track, Connecticut this Sunday. There are also three Long Island car shows this weekend. (0 comments)


  • NewEnglandHistoricalSociety.com: Profile of Driver Harry Grant
    Sep 02 2015

    NewEnglandHistoricalSociety.com: Profile of Driver Harry Grant

    Utilizing information from VanderbiltCupRaces.com, the New England Historical Society has posted a profile of driver Harry Grant. (2 comments)


  • Conceptcarz.com Profile: 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car
    Sep 01 2015

    Conceptcarz.com Profile: 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car

    Conceptcarz.com has posted a profile on Chrysler's Chrysler with previously unpublished photos from the 2014 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance and Concours d'Elegance and the 2015 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. (1 comments)


  • Mystery Foto/Illustration Solved #35: Wille K in his 1903 Mercedes Seeking “Other Worlds to Conquer”
    Aug 31 2015

    Mystery Foto/Illustration Solved #35: Wille K in his 1903 Mercedes Seeking “Other Worlds to Conquer”

    This weekend's Mystery Foto was not a photo but an illustration. (11 comments)


  • The William K. Vanderbilt Jr. One-Mile Land Speed Record Trophy
    Aug 29 2015

    The William K. Vanderbilt Jr. One-Mile Land Speed Record Trophy

    The zenith of William K. Vanderbilt Jr's racing career was the 1904 Ormond-Daytona Beach Automobile Races. On January 27, 1904, he set the one-mile land speed record on the beach going 92.3 mph in a 90-hp Mercedes. To mark this achievement, Willie K. later received this beautiful silver trophy. (0 comments)


  • Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Port Jefferson Hill Climb & This Sunday’s Four Car Shows
    Aug 28 2015

    Smiles & Thumbs Ups from the Port Jefferson Hill Climb & This Sunday’s Four Car Shows

    A sampling of the many smiles and thumbs ups from last Sunday's Port Jefferson Hill Climb is posted tonight. There will be four automotive events on Long Island this Sunday. (2 comments)


  • Highlights from the 2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb (Updated 8/28/15)
    Aug 26 2015

    Highlights from the 2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb (Updated 8/28/15)

    More highlights from the wonderful Port Jefferson Hill Climb held last Sunday. (9 comments)


  • Video: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb
    Aug 25 2015

    Video: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb

    Last Sunday, the Alco Black Beast and 59 other vintage automobiles took the Port Jefferson Hill Climb challenge, a tradition dating back to 1910. (2 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.
    Aug 25 2015

    Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

    Frank Femenias challenged you again with this weekend's Mystery Foto. (15 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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