Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dec 30 2009
Starting Lineup: The 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

For the last post of 2009, here are the 17 cars that competed in the third Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 6,1906. The race was won by the #10 Darracq driven by Louis Wagner. Remember to click on the photos to enlarge the image. (5 comments)

Dec 30 2009
Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup Mascot Sells for $2,550 on EBay

Revised: January 3, 2010: A Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup mascot (missing a radiator cap) was sold for $2,550 on EBay last night. (6 comments)

Dec 28 2009
Then & Now: The Motor Parkway Office in Garden City

From 1915 to mid-1929, the first Long Island Motor Parkway Office was built in Garden City. In 1929, the small office was replaced by this attractive building which served as the office for General Manager Alfred Kienzle. (11 comments)

Dec 26 2009
Then & Now: The Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success

The Great Neck Lodge, located off Lakeville Road in Lake Success, was one of the six toll lodges designed by John Russell Pope. As shown in this photo looking east, Lake Success was the western terminus of the Motor Parkway in 1911. Note the barricade blocking access to the Lakeville Road Bridge which was under construction. (2 comments)

Dec 25 2009
Then & Now: Lake Success during the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

As shown in this map of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race, Lakeville Road in Lake Success and New Hyde Park made up the western section of the course. (0 comments)

Dec 24 2009
Today: Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Race Course Scenes

Happy holidays and a healthy and joyful 2010 ! Howard Kroplick Enjoy these photos taken on December 24, 2009 of Willie K's former mansion, the Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Race courses. (0 comments)

Dec 23 2009
Promoting the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race Victory

The primary reason for automobile manufacturers and their suppliers to build and equip expensive racers for the Vanderbilt Cup Races was the opportunity to promote a potential victory. As an example, these ads appeared in the November 2, 1909 issue of Horseless Age after the Alco-6 driving by Harry Grant won the Vanderbilt Cup Race and the Marmon driven by Ray Harroun won the Wheatley Hills Sweepstakes. (0 comments)

Dec 22 2009
Favorite Website: Tribute to the Bridgehampton Race Circuit

Ash Automobilia has developed a wonderful website as a Tribute to the Bridgehampton Race Circuit. This website on Long Island's great long lost race course includes; photos, race films, and links to websites, articles and books. (2 comments)

Dec 21 2009
The 1901 Newport Automobile Races

One of the most exciting American auto races in 1901 was the Newport Automobile Races organized by 23-year old William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and the National Auto Racing Association. (2 comments)

Dec 19 2009
Starting Lineup: The 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

These 19 cars competed in the second Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 14, 1905 won by the #18 Darracq driven by Victor Hemery. Remember to click on the photos to enlarge the image: (2 comments)