Vanderbilt Cup Races

Sep 19 2010
A “New” Motor Parkway Map & Nassau County Historical Sites

Steven W. comments: "Do you have a road map of the full route of the Motor Parkway with surrounding residential streets? This would be highly appreciated, as I would love to see it and bike through the trails of the demolished part in Nassau County". (2 comments)

Sep 18 2010
A Map of the Long Island Motor Parkway & Queens Historical Sites

Steven W. comments: "Do you have a detailed road map of the full route of the Motor Parkway with surrounding residential streets? This would be highly appreciated, as I would love to see it and bike through the trails of the demolished part in Nassau County". (5 comments)

Sep 16 2010
News and Updated Schedule of Long Island Car Shows & Automotive Events

Here is an update of Long Island automotive news, local car shows and events. Eight car shows will be held on Long Island this weekend. (0 comments)

Sep 16 2010
Starting Lineup- The 8 “N” Cars of the 1908 Nassau Sweepstakes

On September 10, 1908, the AAA Race Commission announced plans to christen the Motor Parkway with an event called, “The Long Island Motor Parkway Sweepstakes.” Five concurrent stock car races were scheduled for October 10, 1908. The idea was to create an opportunity to test the new course, timing systems, and crowd control for the Vanderbilt Cup Race scheduled two weeks later. (2 comments)

Sep 15 2010
Cradle of Aviation to Host Vanderbilt Race Centennial Exhibit in October

In celebration of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the Cradle of Aviation Museum will host an exhibit featuring rare vintage cars, special memorabilia and artwork from the four major races that ran on the Long Island Motor Parkway from 1908 to 1910. (5 comments)

Sep 14 2010
Then & Now: The Ronkonkoma Lodge

Andy Hartwell comments: "A few months back I took a ride to the eastern end of the current Motor Parkway - right up to the lake - looking for any signs of the old Ronkonkoma Lodge. Nothing jumped out at me. Any chance you can pinpoint the exact location on a google earth map for me? Maybe some then and now pics too?" Andy, you ask for it , here is your: Then and Now: The Ronkonkoma Lodge (3 comments)

Sep 14 2010
The Black Beast Has a Blast at the LI Moose Classic Car Club Show

Congratulations to the Long Island Moose Classic Car Club for a another wonderful car show last Sunday. The entire Alco Team had a great time! Here are some highlights: (0 comments)

Sep 11 2010
Film “William K. Vanderbilt Jr.‘s Eagle Nest Home”

The cable channel WealthTV has created a new episode of their Palatial Passport series focusing on William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and his Eagle's Nest home. Here is a 6-minute segment from the episode. (2 comments)

Sep 10 2010
News Updates and Long Island Car Shows & Events Schedule

Here is the weekly update of news, local car shows and events. Nine car shows will be held on Long Island this weekend with the Black Beast participating in the LI Moose Classic Car Club's 10th Anniversary Show in Mattituck on Sunday. (2 comments)

Sep 09 2010
The Alco Practicing for the 1911 Indy 500: The License Plate & Mystery Car

Prior to the 1911 Indy 500 Race, the #18 Alco conducted practice runs on the Long Island Motor Parkway. On these runs, a New York license plate M1067 was placed on the front of the car. (Post corrected on November 10, 2011- Original post indicated the Alco was practicing for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race). (1 comments)