Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dec 30 2010
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Starting Lineup for the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race

In 1936 the Vanderbilt Cup Races returned to Long Island at the new Roosevelt Raceway built in Westbury. The 300-mile race consisted of 75 laps over the 4-mile road course. A total of 45 race cars competed on October 12, 1936. For the first time, images of 34 of the starters for the 1936 George Vanderbilt Cup Race are presented on the Internet. Missing photos of 10 cars (#14,#17, #22, #26, #32, #42, #43, #44, #52, and #57) have been replaced by 1936 images related to the race: (15 comments)

Dec 29 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part V: Racing Into History

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)

Dec 28 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part IV: The Birth of the Motor Parkway

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)

Dec 27 2010
The Automobile Quarterly 1976 Calendar Car: The Alco “Black Beast”

Twenty-four years ago, Automobile Quarterly issued a calendar of historic vintage automobiles. (1 comments)

Dec 25 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part III: Early Races, Early Cars

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)

Dec 24 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2011!

Happy holidays and a healthy and joyful 2011 ! (0 comments)

Dec 23 2010
Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up approximately one-third of the spectators. In the custom of the day, the women wore their finest clothes to great public events including the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Here are several… (0 comments)

Dec 22 2010
Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part II: From Dream to Reality”

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)

Dec 21 2010
Bethpage Plainview Road Curve on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

Harley: "I know there was a very sharp curve north right at Route 135, which then heads north before appearing to cross to Bethpage Park. When I saw it 20 years ago, it appeared to be banked. Sincere thanks for your labor of love on the Parkway." (0 comments)

Dec 20 2010
Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part I: Who was Vanderbilt?”

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)