Vanderbilt Cup Races

Jan 22 2010
Starting Lineup: The 1908 Garden City Sweepstakes Updated: 2/15/16

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. The cars in the Sweepstakes Races were classified by their sales price. Seven cars participated in the… (1 comments)

Jan 21 2010
Then & Now: Petit Trianon

As described yesterday, in 1911 the Long Island Motor Parkway Inc. built the Petit Trianon Inn as an attraction to the eastern terminus in Lake Ronkonkoma. Today, the Petit Trianon receives the "Then and Now" treatment with images from 1911 to 2008. (1 comments)

Jan 20 2010
The Motor Parkway’s Petit Trianon at Lake Ronkonkoma

When the Long Island Motor Parkway route was completed to Lake Ronkonkoma in 1911, officials decided to build a first-class dining facility and half-way stop for travelers.William K. Vanderbilt Jr. once again commissioned architect John Russell Pope to design the Parkway Inn later renamed Petit Trianon.These two rare photos show the Petit Trianon under construction in early 1911. (0 comments)

Jan 19 2010
Favorite Website: Team Dan Race Archives

Darren Galpin at the Team Dan website has compiled the results for major historic races and drivers including five of the six William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Races held on Long Island. (3 comments)

Jan 19 2010
Can You Help Identify This 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race Brass Box?

Hi Matt, I have never seen this box before or whether it was used as one of the entrants' gifts or a prize for the top finishers. The 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race was won by the great Tazio Nuvolari in an Alfa-Romeo. I will post your photos and see if anyone knows the history behind your brass box. (3 comments)

Jan 16 2010
The Sterling Silver Locomobile Vanderbilt Cups

The small Locomobile Vanderbilt Cups have become one of the most collectible of Vanderbilia. A Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup radiator mascot (without the cap) was sold last night for $2,805.55 on Ebay surpassing the previous Ebay auction price of $2,550 sold on December 29, 2009. (5 comments)

Jan 15 2010
Favorite Website: WikiMapia

WikiMapia is an online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki system, allowing users to add information, in the form of a note, to any location on Earth. Here are some links to locations related to the Long Island Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Races (0 comments)

Jan 14 2010
Starting Lineup: 1908 Motor Parkway 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. (8 comments)

Jan 14 2010
Another Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup on Ebay

As noted by J. D. Marklin, another miniature Vanderbilt Cup mascot celebrating the 1908 victory by Locomobile is up for auction on Ebay. With less than two days remaining, the current bid is $1,525. (1 comments)

Jan 12 2010
Driver Profile: Hubert Le Blon

Vince, I have about 21,000 photos and images of the Vanderbilt Cup Races..so I guess I am one of the better sources. Here's what I consider my favorite images of Hubert Le Blon. Please feel free to comment and expand on the information that I have on your grandfather's uncle. (4 comments)