Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

May 21 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #21: A Little Known Concept

Can you identify this concept vehicle? (0 comments)

May 20 2026
InstaGRAM Report: The Black Beast at the East Williston car show

Last Saturday, the 1909 Alco Black Beast participated in the East Williston car show organized by the East Williston Fire Department. Mayor Bonnie Parente, and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena attended the well-organized show along with numerous families who interacted with the Black Beast and enjoyed the warm weather. (1 comments)

May 19 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #20 Solved: The Mystery Racer of Bert Dingley

Did you identify Bert Dingley? (3 comments)

May 16 2026
InstaGRAM Report: Trophies awarded to the 1937 Chrysler’s Chrysler (2012-2025)

Since being acquired by the Kroplicks in January 2012, the Chrysler has earned a total of 31 trophies and honors. This article showcases all the trophies the 1937 Chrysler has been awarded. (1 comments)

May 16 2026
Upcoming Automotive Events -May 2026

Upcoming automotive events on Long Island. (4 comments)

May 15 2026
Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibit for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated 5/16/26

Upcoming planned 2026 car shows, concours and exhibit for vehicles in the Kroplick Collection. (21 comments)

May 15 2026
Weekly Cruises and Cars & Coffees on Long Island

A guide to cruises, weekly Cars & Coffees and meet-ups. (0 comments)

May 14 2026
Hold the Date Thursday, June 25, 2026 : A Special Evening with the Howard and Al at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

The Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society is pleased to announce a special evening with Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci, co-authors of the book "The Long Island Motor Parkway". (3 comments)

May 13 2026
Chrysler’s Chrysler featured at Imperials exhibit in the AACA Museum, Hershey, PA

America’s Transportation Experience’s Spring/Summer featured 2026 exhibit, “Imperial: Chrysler’s Handcrafted Masterpiece,” celebrates 100 years of Chrysler’s flagship luxury car. (4 comments)

May 12 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #19 Solved: The Wreck of George Arents Jr.

Did you identify the wrecked race car of George Arents Jr.? (3 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.