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  • 1939 Aerial Analysis: East Meadow, Uniondale,Westbury and East Garden City
    Mar 23 2016

    1939 Aerial Analysis: East Meadow, Uniondale,Westbury and East Garden City

    This amazing Long Island aerial taken on May 18, 1939 documented three golf courses, two airports, two polo fields and sections of three Vanderbilt Cup Race courses. (1 comments)


  • Hemmings Blog: 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Cupola takes Best in Show Concours de Sport at Amelia Island
    Mar 22 2016

    Hemmings Blog: 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Cupola takes Best in Show Concours de Sport at Amelia Island

    Hemmings Blog has published an article of the two Best in Show winners at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. (6 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #12 Solved: A Memorable Moment at Krug’s Corner at the 1906 American Elimination Trial
    Mar 21 2016

    Mystery Foto #12 Solved: A Memorable Moment at Krug’s Corner at the 1906 American Elimination Trial

    This weekend's Mystery Foto documented a surprising, memorable moment at Krug's Corner in Mineola. (12 comments)


  • District 23 to Vote on Resurfacing of the Motor Parkway Section of the Queens Greenway
    Mar 19 2016

    District 23 to Vote on Resurfacing of the Motor Parkway Section of the Queens Greenway

    Citizens who live in District 23 in Queens will soon have the opportunity to vote to allocate $500,000 to resurface the Motor Parkway section of the Queens Greenway. (1 comments)


  • The Amazing Automobiles of the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
    Mar 17 2016

    The Amazing Automobiles of the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

    Attracting classic vintage automobiles, unique customs, and cars of the stars, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance never disappoints. Check out several standouts that I enjoyed at this year's concours. (3 comments)


  • Hemmings Blog:Concept Styling: A pair of prototypes scheduled to attend the 2016 Hemmings Concours
    Mar 16 2016

    Hemmings Blog:Concept Styling: A pair of prototypes scheduled to attend the 2016 Hemmings Concours

    Hemmings Blog has reported that two unique concept cars will be participating in the 2016 Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance at Saratoga Springs, New York on September 25, 2016. (0 comments)


  • Alco Black Beast Highlights from the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Updated 3/18/16
    Mar 15 2016

    Alco Black Beast Highlights from the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Updated 3/18/16

    The Alco Black Beast returned last weekend to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance as part of a special exhibit honoring 11 race cars and their corresponding trophies. In the first of several future posts from this prestigious concours, here are the Alco Black Beast highlights. (3 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
    Mar 14 2016

    Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage

    This weekend's Mystery Foto highlighted several people enjoying the view from the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage State Park. (9 comments)


  • The Day an Airplane Crashed Near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge Updated 3/19/16
    Mar 12 2016

    The Day an Airplane Crashed Near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge Updated 3/19/16

    Tim Ivers has forwarded this 1939 photo of a tragic airplane crash near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge, the site of this weekend's Mystery Foto. (9 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
    Mar 09 2016

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground

    On April 4, 2015, Dave Russo and his 10-year old son Sam experienced a one-day 38-mile bike tour on the Long Island Motor Parkway. In the tenth post of this series, Sammy and Dave continued their exploration after leaving Bethpage State Park, crossed Round Swamp Road and on to the Battle Row Campground in Old Bethpage. (5 comments)




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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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