Vanderbilt Cup Races

Roslyn News “More History on Long Island Roadways”: October 2, 2008

The October 2, 2008 issue of The Roslyn News includes a front-page article on the new Arcadia book "The Long Island Motor Parkway" by Al Velocci and Howard Kroplick. Click here for a pdf of the article. (0 comments)

Long Island Motor Parkway Suffolk County Mystery Photo

Can anyone identify the location of this 1914 photo showing a car near the Long Island Motor Parkway?

The car is adjacent to a sign that apparently reads " To Parkway Inn, Lake Ronkonkoma via the Motor Parkway". A smaller sign on the post indicates the direction to a… (8 comments)

Long Island Motor Parkway Featured in August Model A News

An article by Bruce Adams on the Long Island Motor Parkway was recently printed in the magazine MODEL A NEWS. Images in the article were from the collections of Bruce Adams, the Garden City Archives, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. (0 comments)

Gymkhana Results from Roosevelt Field: September 14, 2008

Here are the results from the Gymkhana held on Sunday, September 14th at Roosevelt Field Mall in East Garden City. Hats off to Richard, Arthur and the NYRSCCA Solo team who did a great job and the provided the course design, set-up and the results.

Roosevelt Field Gymkhana and Concours Enjoyed By All

The September 14th Gymkhana and Concours at Roosevelt Field was enjoyed by participants and spectators. Over 50 cars participate in a fun event. Among the cars present were a 1902 Oldsmobile, a classic Rolls Royce, a 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H and a beautiful Packard. (0 comments)

New Exhibit on the Long Island Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Races at Roosevelt Field Mall

In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Long Island Motor Parkway and the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, a new exhibit is on display at the Roosevelt Field Mall from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 14th.The exhibit is located in the J.C. Penny Court in front of Bloomingdales… (2 comments)

Vanderbilia: The 1910 Cole Plaque

I have an embossed shield with a pressed design on it that says "Massapequa Sweepstakes in Vanderbilt Cup Race Trophy 1910" with the embossing of what appears to be a trophy with a race car and driver on top and below the trophy it says "Won by Cole 30" 126.4… (6 comments)

Vanderbilia Question: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race Program Guide

I was wondering if you could help steer me in the right direction. I was going through some items that had been given to me by a great grandparent. One item is the Official Score Card and Guide of the 2nd International Race for William K. Vanderbilt Jr. 1905. I… (2 comments)

Motoring with Bob Barauskas: August 2008 Issue of Blue Smoke Newsletter

MOTORING WITH BOB BARAUSKAS

Blue Smoke Newsletter

August 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.