Vanderbilt Cup Races

Feb 07 2011
Peter Helck and a Piece of Locomobile Vanderbilia

In 1905 Roslyn photographer William Pickering captured the #7 Locomobile passing Krug's Hotel on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The Locomobile's third place finish in the race was the first time an American car had ever placed in an international competition. Tim Helck, the grandson of Peter Helck, brought back memories of this famous Vanderbilt Cup racer with a recent email. (1 comments)

Feb 05 2011
Rare Images Series #2: Vanderbilt Cup Race Driver Joe Tracy

Joe Tracy (1873-1959) was the only driver to participate in the first five races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1905 American Elimination Race, the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the 1906 American Elimination Race, and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race). As part of the Rare Images series, check out these photos of pioneering driver and engineer: (2 comments)

Feb 04 2011
Vintage Automobile Ad Series #1: American Locomotive Company

The primary reason American and European manufacturers participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Racers and invested in race cars and racing teams was to publicize their automobile product lines. The winning company had a golden opportunity to promote the connections between their triumphant race car and their best-selling models. In the first of a new "vintage ad" series on VanderbiltCupRaces.com, this is how American Locomobile Company advertised following the Alco-6 Black Beast's victories at the… (0 comments)

Feb 02 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com CQI #2 (Comments, Questions and Insights)

Feedback and sharing of information are much appreciated on VanderbiltCupRaces.com . This CQI post provides a sampling of recent comments, questions and feedback: (0 comments)

Feb 02 2011
Driver Profile: Billy Knipper- Winner of the 1909 Merrimac Valley Trophy

Andrea V: (Italy): " I'm the owner of the trophy won by William Knipper in a Chalmers-Detroit at the Merrimac Valley Trophy Race. Do you have information on the race and Knipper? (0 comments)

Feb 01 2011
A Favorite Website: Long Island Ruins & Remnants

The website Long Island Ruins & Remnants is dedicated to finding remnants of Long Island's past. (8 comments)

Jan 31 2011
Happy Website Anniversary and Highlights on VanderbiltCupRaces.com- January 2011

Today is the Third Anniversary of VanderbiltCupRaces.com. Times flies when you are having fun! (1 comments)

Jan 29 2011
“Once-In-A Lifetime” Indy 500 Centennial Experience Available at Upcoming JCC Auction

On Saturday night, February 12, 2011, the 16st Annual Auction for Excellence will be held in East Hills, New York. The auction, hosted by celebrity master of ceremonies Ron Darling, will benefit the many social service programs of the Sid Jacobson JCC. To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Inaugural Indy 500 Race, one of the premier items offered at the auction this year is a "once-in-a-lifetime" Indy 500 Centennial Experience Package. (1 comments)

Jan 28 2011
Film “The William Luttgen Story (1877-1965)”

Relatives of William Luttgen, who participated in the Vanderbilt Cup Races from 1904 to 1908, met earlier this month for a family reunion. As part of the celebration, this 4-minute film was created documenting the career of this road racing pioneer. (0 comments)

Jan 27 2011
A 1906 Brochure for the American Mercedes

As a follow-up to the January 15, 2011 post "The American Mercedes Manufactured in Astoria Queens", Sam Berliner III, convenor of the Long Island Motor Parkway, has forwarded a copy of a 1906 brochure for the American Mercedes. (1 comments)