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Jul 31 2010

Archives: Louis Chevrolet


Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: April 1, 2011):



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Louis Chevrolet-The most famous name in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Louis Chevrolet-Selection of Images and Captions from the book "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island

Rare Image Series #3: Louis Chevrolet- The Most Famous “Name” in the Vanderbilt Cup Races


1905

Louis Chevrolet and the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Chevrolet Challenges Heath during the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race


1908

Louis Chevrolet and the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Louis Chevrolet, Joe Tracy and the 1908 Matheson Team


1910

Louis Chevrolet and the End of the Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races




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  • Louis Chevrolet

    Louis Chevrolet

    The most famous name in the Vanderbilt Cup Races

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    Marquette-Buick #29 (1910)

    Driven by Louis Chevrolet, car was involved in fatal accident during the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

  • Fiat #16 (1905)

    Fiat #16 (1905)

    Louis Chevrolet's first major race in the United States.

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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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