Vanderbilt Cup Races

Nov 15 2010
A Painting of Paul Newman to Help Young Drivers

Last Sunday's post on the 1997 Old 16 exhibit and film narrated by Paul Newman attracted the highest daily viewership in VanderbiltCupRaces.com's two-year history. Several people sent me emails with fond memories of the much beloved actor, racer and humanitarian including artist Chris Osborne: (0 comments)

Nov 12 2010
1997 Exhibit and Film “Old 16- An American Legend”

After obtaining Old 16 from Jerry Helck in 1997, the Henry Ford Museum developed a multimedia exhibit to display the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race winner. The elaborate exhibit included a simulation of the Long Island Motor Parkway, display cases, three figures dressed in 1908 period race clothing and a 9-monitor video wall. (5 comments)

Nov 12 2010
News and Article “The Black Beast- A Vintage Warrior Returns Home”

Yesterday, the Riverhead Town Board cancelled the Riverhead Resorts "Ski Mountain" project. Details are below with an opportunity to vote for a motorsports complex for the property. (0 comments)

Nov 11 2010
From the Ron Ridolph Collection- Then & Now: Motor Parkway Lodges

When Ron Ridolph walked the Long Island Motor Parkway in the 1970s and 1980s he documented four toll lodges that were still standing...or was it five? Here are my "Then" photos as compared to Ron's "Now" photos circa 1970 to 1981. (3 comments)

Nov 10 2010
From the Ron Ridolph Collection: The Annex to the Petit Trianon Inn

Harry: "Do you have any photos of the Annex to the Petit Trianon? My grandparents owned the building when it was the Park Lake Rest Home" (3 comments)

Nov 09 2010
Memories of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

A great VanderbiltCupRaces.com contributer Walter McCarthy has provided more photos of his friend Henry Austin Clark, Jr., author and a Long Island automobile collector icon: (7 comments)

Nov 08 2010
Detroit Road Trip: Old 16, the Ford Quadricyle, 999, Ford Factories and the Jets!

I spent a really fun weekend in Detroit. Here are my "road trip" highlights: (2 comments)

Nov 06 2010
From the Robertson Family Files: George Robertson’s Red Cross Career

The following email and documents have been received from Peter H. Shriver, the grandson of George Robertson, winner of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (0 comments)

Nov 05 2010
LIMA Calls for Action at the Upcoming Riverhead Town Meeting on November 16th

The Long Island Motorsports Association (LIMA) has requested a call to action for its members and the motorsport community to voice their opinions on recent events concerning Riverhead Resorts and their attempt to purchase the Calverton property. The Riverhead Town Board will be holding a public meeting on November 16, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM. The latest news was reported by several publications: (0 comments)

Nov 04 2010
Painless Parker and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Earlier this week I sent Dr. Jack Binder, the historian for both the Town of North Hempstead and Village of Lake Success, a set of photos on the Manhasset Valley section of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course. Dr Binder, a retired dentist, paid particular attention to this photo of Vincenzo Lancia driving his #4 Fiat. (0 comments)