Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Feb 08 2025
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: “The 1913 Long Island Economy Run” by Walt Gosden

Historian Walt Gosden has written this exclusive article on a historic Long Island Race that has been lost in history...until now. (5 comments)

Feb 07 2025
Video of the Week: Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin “Lose My Mind” Official Music Video

Seventh generation descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt Consuelo Costin's "Lose My Mind" music video was filmed at William K. Vanderbilt Jr's Eagle's Nest Estate in Northport, Long Island. (0 comments)

Feb 05 2025
From the Walter McCarthy Archives: The 1908 Simplex Speedcar

One of my favorite cars on Long Island was the 1908 Simplex Speedcar restored and owned by the late Walter McCarthy from 1984 to 2006. (0 comments)

Feb 05 2025
Friday Mystery Foto #5 Solved: Driver Eddie Rickenbacker and His Mechanician Pete Henderson

Did you identify Driver Eddie Rickenbacker and His Mechanician Pete Henderson? (2 comments)

Feb 01 2025
The 1939 GM Futurliner: Automotive history being restored by Rob Ida

Take a trip with VanderbiltCupRaces.com to Ida Automotive for some automotive treasures (2 comments)

Jan 31 2025
Film of the Week: Krocky (1977)

A 17- minute parody film by Howard and Roz Kroplick documenting Manhattan as seen 47 years ago (1977). A live clip of Muhammed Ali in Manhattan made an appearance in the film (9:30) ! (1 comments)

Jan 29 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: December, 1924 - Crime Scene: The Motor Parkway

In this 100 year old look back to December, 1924 newspapers far and wide reported a crime spree occurring on our favorite roadway. (4 comments)

Jan 28 2025
Friday Mystery Foto #4 Solved: Newly Discovered 1953 Drennan Aerials of Roosevelt Field

The Cradle of Aviation challenged you to identify these newly discovered Drennan aerials of Roosevelt Field. (11 comments)

Jan 25 2025
Restoration Update #2: 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 (1/17/2025)

The mighty 420ci Duesenberg powerplant and transmission undergoes restoration. (9 comments)

Jan 24 2025
Video of the Week: 12 years ago the L.I. Model A Club at Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge

12 years ago, to celebrate the clearing of the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge, The Model A Club paraded over the bridge (0 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.