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  • Kleiner’s Korner: Part 2 - (Very) Quiet Viewing Locations on the Motor Parkway
    Aug 09 2023

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 2 - (Very) Quiet Viewing Locations on the Motor Parkway

    Here's Part 2 of my series of cemeteries planned or located near the Motor Parkway. These are all in Suffolk County. (5 comments)


  • Long Island Sound Region of the Classic Car Club  of America and the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Visit the Waterfront at Roslyn
    Aug 08 2023

    Long Island Sound Region of the Classic Car Club of America and the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Visit the Waterfront at Roslyn

    A fun day looking at classic cars and a visit to the VanderbiltCupRaces.com archives (5 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #31 Solved: Four men discussing tea at  the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Aug 07 2023

    Mystery Foto #31 Solved: Four men discussing tea at the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Did you identify this weekend's Mystery Foto? (1 comments)


  • An open house invitation to the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage for Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 10:00 am to Noon
    Aug 05 2023

    An open house invitation to the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage for Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 10:00 am to Noon

    You are invited to join the Long Island Sound region of the Classic Car Club of America to an open house on Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon. (1 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: (Very) Quiet Viewing Spots Along the Long Island Motor Parkway (Part 1)
    Aug 02 2023

    Kleiner’s Korner: (Very) Quiet Viewing Spots Along the Long Island Motor Parkway (Part 1)

    In each of the counties in which the Motor Parkway passed nearby cemeteries existed or were planned to be built but weren't. (0 comments)


  • An open invitation to see the VanderbiltCupRaces.com Archives at Waterfront at Roslyn this Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon
    Aug 01 2023

    An open invitation to see the VanderbiltCupRaces.com Archives at Waterfront at Roslyn this Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon

    All are invited to see behind the scenes at VanderbiltCupRaces.com! (7 comments)


  • Mystery Friday Foto #30 Solved : Five officials at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Jul 31 2023

    Mystery Friday Foto #30 Solved : Five officials at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Did you identify this weekend's Mystery Foto? (3 comments)


  • The InstaGRAM Report: Archive Adventures- A view behind the scenes with Gram Spina
    Jul 29 2023

    The InstaGRAM Report: Archive Adventures- A view behind the scenes with Gram Spina

    A look at what I do as archivist for VanderbiltCupRaces.com . (20 comments)


  • From the Helck Family Collection: Unpublished Photos from the 1908 Sweepstakes Races
    Jul 26 2023

    From the Helck Family Collection: Unpublished Photos from the 1908 Sweepstakes Races

    Never before seen photos from the 1908 Sweepstakes Races (5 comments)


  • The 1930’s decline of the Motor Parkway
    Jul 25 2023

    The 1930’s decline of the Motor Parkway

    The early 1930's were the beginning of the end for the Motor Parkway. (5 comments)




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Apr 26 2026 Fascinating historical thread supported by clear graphics of primary sources. First-rate historiography! A pleasure to read.

Apr 26 2026 Excellent video. So glad to see this historical treasure being preserved.

Apr 25 2026 Thanks for sharing!  Very informative.

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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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