Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Jun 02 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved: Willie K Jr’s Daughter Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl and Her Dog ‘Chips’

Did you identify Consuelo and Chips? (2 comments)

May 30 2026
Kleiner’s Korner: Real Estate Transactions Near the Motor Parkway in March, 1926

While there were several real estate transactions near the Motor Parkway in March, 1926 I've highlighted two in this first part of my 100 year look back to March, 1926. (2 comments)

May 29 2026
Today’s Automotive Events -May 31, 2026

Upcoming automotive events. (4 comments)

May 29 2026
Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibit for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection

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

May 29 2026
Weekly Cruises and Cars & Coffees on Long Island

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

May 27 2026
Meet the Rescue Vixens Car Club and Animal Rescue

The Rescue Vixens are a fun group of women combining the loves of vintage pinup girls, 40's-60's cars and animal rescue on Long Island (1 comments)

May 26 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #21 Solved: The Tucker Talisman Concept

Did you identify the Tucker Talisman? (7 comments)

May 23 2026
Kleiner’s Korner: March, 1926 - A Hundred Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

Some odds and ends, plus realty activities 100 years ago! (4 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. (5 comments)

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

Did you identify Bert Dingley? (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.