Vanderbilt Cup Races

Aug 31 2008
Vanderbilia Question: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race Program Guide

I was wondering if you could help steer me in the right direction. I was going through some items that had been given to me by a great grandparent. One item is the Official Score Card and Guide of the 2nd International Race for William K. Vanderbilt Jr. 1905. I wanted to learn more about the program. Thank You, Heather (2 comments)

Aug 29 2008
Motoring with Bob Barauskas: August 2008 Issue of Blue Smoke Newsletter

MOTORING WITH BOB BARAUSKAS Blue Smoke Newsletter August 2008 A reprint of an article by Bob Barauskas (past president of the Peconic Bay Region of A.A.C.A.) in the August 2008 issue of the "Blue Smoke" newsletter. (0 comments)

Aug 22 2008
Ebay Auction of a 1906 Press Ribbon Sets Vanderbilia Record of $3,051

An eBay auction set a record for a Vanderbilt Cup Race ribbon. A press ribbon for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race was sold for $3,051. (0 comments)

Aug 17 2008
Queens Chronicle reports “Land Grab” along the Long Island Motor Parkway

The Queens Chronicle reports reports that New York City will be taking action against residents who infringe on the right-of-way of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)

Aug 15 2008
Question of the Week: Can you Identify this Signed Willie K. Photo?

I have a photo signed by William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. taken, I believe, at Daytona Beach, Florida. The caption reads "Official world's record made by W.K.V.Jr. in this Mercedes car. From 1 to 50 miles, the latter distance accomplished in 40 min. 49 4/5 sec. Date Jan. 1904. W.K. Vanderbilt Jr. " (3 comments)

Aug 11 2008
The Locomobile Paperweight Cup and Radiator Mascot

In celebration of their victory in the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, Locomobile offered miniature versions of the cup; a radiator mascot for $2.25 and a paperweight for $1.50.It was reported that Locomobile also provided special silver versions of the cup to the driving team and executives at the November 9, 1908 celebration in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (0 comments)

Aug 10 2008
Driver Profile: Ralph DePalma

Excellent article from emercedesbenz.comon Ralph DePalma, winner of the 1912 and 1914 Vanderbilt Cup Races. (0 comments)

Aug 02 2008
Eddie Rickenbacker: America’s Ace of Aces and Vanderbilt Cup Participant

Prior to becoming America’s World War I “Ace of Aces”, an aviation industry pioneer, owner of the Indianapolis Speedway and before changing his last name to Rickenbaker, Eddie was one of the leading race drivers in the country. He participated in one American Elimination Trial for the Vanderbilt Cup Race (1906), two Vanderbilt Cup Races (1915,1916), five Indianapolis 500 Races (1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1916) and three American Grand Prize Races (1914, 1915, 1916). Among his… (1 comments)

Jul 28 2008
Arcadia Publishing Announces a New Long Island Motor Parkway Book

A new book on the Long Island Motor Parkway will be published by Arcadia Publishing and will be available on September 1, 2008. The over 200 rare images in this book, many published for the first time, have been selected from the archives of major museums, libraries, and private collectors. All author royalties from the book are being contributed to CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services of Long Island). (0 comments)

Jul 21 2008
City to warn Oakland Gardens homes that encroach on Long Island Motor Parkway

The New York Daily News reported on Saturday, July 19, 2008 that some homeowners in Oakland Gardens Queens may be forced to rein in their expansive backyards that encroached on the nature and bike trail on the historic right-of-way of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)