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  • Video: Henry Ford’s Racer “Sweepstakes Rides Again”
    Sep 11 2013

    Video: Henry Ford’s Racer “Sweepstakes Rides Again”

    This summer, Ford Racing released a video of NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards taking the ride of a lifetime in Henry Ford's first and only race car, Sweepstakes. (2 comments)


  • Smiles and Thumbs-Ups from the 2013 Cruizin for a Cure Car Show
    Sep 10 2013

    Smiles and Thumbs-Ups from the 2013 Cruizin for a Cure Car Show

    The Black Beast returned with a roar to the Cruzin for a Cure car show in Hicksville. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #32 Solved: Carman Avenue Bridge in East Meadow During the Opening of the Motor Parkway
    Sep 10 2013

    Mystery Foto #32 Solved: Carman Avenue Bridge in East Meadow During the Opening of the Motor Parkway

    This week's Mystery Foto is one of my favorite images of racing on the Long Island Motor Parkway. (11 comments)


  • Images & a Trophy From the Greatest Vintage Car Event Ever Held on Long Island
    Sep 07 2013

    Images & a Trophy From the Greatest Vintage Car Event Ever Held on Long Island

    In my opinion, the greatest vintage automobile event ever held on Long Island occurred on October 9, 1954 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Vanderbilt Cup Race. The event was organized by Long Island Old Car Club and the Mineola Fair and Industrial Exposition. (6 comments)


  • VanderbiltCupRaces.com Highlights and Blog Archives for August 2013
    Sep 04 2013

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com Highlights and Blog Archives for August 2013

    Highlights and a summary of the posts placed on VanderbiltCupRaces.com during August 2013. (0 comments)


  • Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: The Concept Lawn #2
    Sep 04 2013

    Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: The Concept Lawn #2

    An amazing feature of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the "Concept Lawn" featuring over 20 new production models and concept cars. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #31 Solved: The FIAT Team for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Sep 02 2013

    Mystery Foto #31 Solved: The FIAT Team for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    This Mystery Foto was from the collection of Paul Osika, who has the best vintage racing photos at Hershey. (6 comments)


  • Who Owns the Original Vanderbilt Cup Trophy and Where Is It Today?
    Aug 31 2013

    Who Owns the Original Vanderbilt Cup Trophy and Where Is It Today?

    Linda C: "Howard, who is the current owner of the Vanderbilt Cup trophy and how did they obtain it"? (19 comments)


  • Black Beast to Be Featured in 2014 Hemmings Classic Car Calendar
    Aug 28 2013

    Black Beast to Be Featured in 2014 Hemmings Classic Car Calendar

    The Black Beast will be the January 2014 car for Hemmings Classic Car 2014 Calendar. (2 comments)


  • Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: The Concept Lawn #1
    Aug 27 2013

    Highlights from the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: The Concept Lawn #1

    An amazing feature of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the "Concept Lawn" featuring over 20 new production models and concept cars. (1 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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