Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dec 05 2025

Video of the Week: When The Vanderbilt Family Got Evicted From Their Own Mansion

Video of the Week: When The Vanderbilt Family Got Evicted From Their Own Mansion

The Vanderbilt family's story at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island ended not with a bang but with an eviction notice, as the family that once commanded enough wealth to build this palace had been reduced to unwelcome tenants in their own creation.

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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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Video of the Week: When The Vanderbilt Family Got Evicted From Their Own Mansion

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