Vanderbilt Cup Races

Apr 18 2009
The Elusive Bridges of the Motor Parkway

According to the book The Long Island Motor Parkway, 65 bridges were built by the Motor Parkway to bypass major roads and rail lines. Only five of these bridges are still standing today, three in Queens (73rd Avenue, Hollis Hills Terrace, and Springfield Boulevard) and two in Nassau County (Old Courthouse Road in Mahasset Hills and the farmway bridge in Old Bethpage Restoration Village). (2 comments)

Apr 16 2009
“Old 16” Tin Can Art by David Wasserman

Many great pieces of art have been created based on the exciting Vanderbilt Cup Races, most notably by the wonderful artist Peter Helck. One of the most unusual works of Vanderbilt art is this tin can painting by David Wasserman. (2 comments)

Apr 14 2009
Six Degrees of Separation: The Vanderbilt Cup Races and the New York Mets

On April 13, 2009, I attended Opening Night at Citifield- the new home of my beloved New York Mets (see my brief highlights film). After a fun evening and another tough loss, I wondered if it is possible to link the New York Mets to the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Here is my best six degrees of separation. (2 comments)

Apr 14 2009
Historic Motor Parkway Sites in Bethpage

Kevin, you grew up in a section of Bethpage with many significant Motor Parkway sites. (0 comments)

Apr 13 2009
OT: This video will make you smile

This post is off-topic but this video will definitely make you smile. (1 comments)

Apr 12 2009
The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

One of the stirring moments that built the legend of the Vanderbilt Cup Race occurred at the Hairpin Turn during the1906 race. A spare tire and rim strapped to the back of the #18 Lorraine-Dietrich broke loose and began to thrash the gas tank. Riding mechanician Franville clutched the heavy mounted tire and lost his balance. Just as the car skidded through the turn, the French driver Arthur Duray handled the tight corner with one hand on the wheel while rescuing his assistant with his left arm.… (3 comments)

Apr 10 2009
Aerial View of the LIMP: Follow the yellow-lined path

Check out the Wikimapia website. Someone has mapped out most of the right-of way fro the Long Island Motor Parkway. For example, just place your cursor over the Western Terminus box, and the Long Island Motor Parkway right-of way will appear as a yellow-lined path. (1 comments)

Apr 09 2009
Willie K. Sets Land One-Mile Speed Record in 1904

Before helping to organize the Vanderbilt Cup Races, William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. was a pioneer race car driver, competing in Europe and Newport, Rhode Island from 1901 to 1903. (0 comments)

Apr 08 2009
World’s Oldest Car for Sale?

Last week, I posted my research on "Who invented the automobile?" I concluded that Karl Benz deserved credit for the 1885 Benz Patent Motorwagen. But, hold your horsepower. (2 comments)

Apr 08 2009
2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events

Vanderbilt Centennial Celebrations have announced two major events to celebrate the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race this summer: (4 comments)