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  • Film “Speedy” - Featuring Harold Lloyd, Babe Ruth and 1928 cars
    Aug 13 2010

    Film “Speedy” - Featuring Harold Lloyd, Babe Ruth and 1928 cars

    Here is a real treat that I found on the H.A.M.B. website ...a five-minute clip of Harold Lloyd's 1928 film "Speedy". The film was Lloyd's last silent film and one of his best. Although, it is a bit off-topic, it does combine two of my passions, cars and baseball. (0 comments)


  • “Black Beast” to Parade Down Stewart Avenue on Sunday & Updated Car Shows
    Aug 13 2010

    “Black Beast” to Parade Down Stewart Avenue on Sunday & Updated Car Shows

    The Alco "Black Beast" will be one of the first of an expected 500 cars to parade down Stewart Avenue this Sunday. The organizers of the event have issued this press release "Managano Announces Nassau County Executive's First Annual "Cruise to the Show" Parade and Car Show". (0 comments)


  • Favorite Website: American-Automobiles.com
    Aug 12 2010

    Favorite Website: American-Automobiles.com

    Looking for a website that provides a comprehensive listing of American automobile manufacturers? Check out American-Automobiles.com. (0 comments)


  • The Pits of the 1908-1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races
    Aug 11 2010

    The Pits of the 1908-1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races

    Robert Richer comments: "Yes, there was a time when the “pit men” who serviced the cars were actually in a pit below the racing surface. What a terrifying view it must have been." (9 comments)


  • The Eight Intact  Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges
    Aug 10 2010

    The Eight Intact Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges

    Question from Charlie S: "How many original Long Island Motor Parkway bridges are still standing and intact?" (2 comments)


  • The “Black Beast” at Last Sunday’s Roosevelt Field Celebration
    Aug 09 2010

    The “Black Beast” at Last Sunday’s Roosevelt Field Celebration

    Although the official Vanderbilt Celebration at Roosevelt Field was cancelled, the Alco "Black Beast" and several impressive vintage cars generated excitement from over 100 people at the informal gathering. Some highlights: (1 comments)


  • The Curious Map Scoreboard at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Aug 07 2010

    The Curious Map Scoreboard at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    No one had the correct answer to last week's Mystery Photo Contest #5. The answer is the map scoreboard was used for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race.. a first time feature for the Vanderbilt Cup Races that was never repeated. Click on the images to enlarge.. (2 comments)


  • Aug 06 2010

    Updates: News Articles and Local Car Shows & Automotive Events

    This Sunday's event: Vanderbilt Timed Demonstration Runs and Concours de Provenance has been cancelled. However, I will still be bringing the "Black Beast" and my 1966 Shelby Mustang GT-350H to the Roosevelt Field Mall parking lot (near the Stewart Avenue entrance) beginning at 9:30 AM. All cars are welcome for an informal celebration!. (0 comments)


  • Garden City Patch “‘Black Beast’ Returns to Garden City for Encore”
    Aug 04 2010

    Garden City Patch “‘Black Beast’ Returns to Garden City for Encore”

    The Garden City Patch has posted an article on the Alco Racer's Wednesday's visit to the Garden City Toll Lodge. Here are highlights and some photos: (0 comments)


  • “Black Beast” Roars at Oyster Bay Cruise Night
    Aug 03 2010

    “Black Beast” Roars at Oyster Bay Cruise Night

    The "Black Beast" went cruising last night in Oyster Bay. It was particularly great fun to drive the Alco up and down Audrey Avenue. Here are some highlights from another marvelous Oyster Bay Cruise Night: (0 comments)




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Apr 25 2026 Thanks for sharing!  Very informative.

Apr 23 2026 Amazing job on the video Craig and Florence!

Apr 23 2026 Indeed Al! I had read about that in my research of her. Here’s a great article of her WW1 exploits.…

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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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