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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Aug 02 2010
Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum (#13-17)

The Long Island Automotive Museum offered a wide array of related merchandise including; jewelry, label buttons, photos, model car kits, china and series of postcards. As described in this brochure , provided by Walter McCarthy, there were at least four series of postcards published featuring the cars of "Henry Austin Clark, Jr. and other noted collections". Here are five more postcards (#13-17) from one of the series. Remember to click on the image to enlarge it. (2 comments)

Aug 02 2010
Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway Toll Lodges

Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: October 31, 2011): (0 comments)