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  • Mystery Friday Foto #19 Solved: The Wreck of George Arents Jr.
    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)


  • Hold the Date Thursday, June 25, 2026 : A Special Evening with the Howard and Al at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge
    May 09 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". (2 comments)


  • The “Imperial: Chrysler’s Handcrafted Masterpiece” Exhibit at the AACA Museum
    May 08 2026

    The “Imperial: Chrysler’s Handcrafted Masterpiece” Exhibit at the AACA Museum

    The gathering of Chrysler Imperials are on display at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA. (4 comments)


  • Upcoming Automotive Events -May 2026
    May 08 2026

    Upcoming Automotive Events -May 2026

    Upcoming automotive events on Long Island. (4 comments)


  • Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibits for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated 5/8/26
    May 08 2026

    Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibits for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated 5/8/26

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


  • Weekly Cruises and Cars & Coffees on Long Island
    May 08 2026

    Weekly Cruises and Cars & Coffees on Long Island

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


  • The 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline attends the Town of Oyster Bay Tobay Beach Car Show
    May 06 2026

    The 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline attends the Town of Oyster Bay Tobay Beach Car Show

    On Saturday, May 2, 2026, attendees of the Tobay Beach car show were wowed by the Duesy (2 comments)


  • Mystery Friday Foto #18 Solved: Happy Spectators at The Bridge VIII in 2024
    May 05 2026

    Mystery Friday Foto #18 Solved: Happy Spectators at The Bridge VIII in 2024

    Did you identify the happy spectators at a car show/event? (2 comments)


  • VanderbiltCupRaces.com Polls (Latest Poll: April 13, 2026)
    May 04 2026

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com Polls (Latest Poll: April 13, 2026)

    A review on the polls placed on VanderbiltCupRaces.com. (4 comments)


  • Update: Then (2017 and 2020)  & Now (2026): A  sad return to the Long Island Motor Parkway in Garden City
    May 02 2026

    Update: Then (2017 and 2020)  & Now (2026): A sad return to the Long Island Motor Parkway in Garden City

    In 2017, eight members of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society documented the Garden City section of the road from Raymond Court to Clinton Road. Here is a Then (2017 & 2020 ) & Now comparison with photos taken on May 1, 2026. today. (24 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.

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