Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dec 06 2008
Looking for the Restored 1909 Alco-6 Racer

It has been over 15 years since the restored 1908 Alco-6 racer that won the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races called the United States its home. For years, I had heard the car was in a lobby in an office building in France. Three weeks ago, I decided to take up the challenge of finding the current location of the Alco. Within 30 minutes of searching on the Internet, I found the car...in Belgium. With this wonderful discovery, I turned to wife and said "Road trip!". Click here to see what the… (2 comments)

Dec 04 2008
A Rare Photo of the North Hempstead Turnpike LIMP Bridge

In the early 1950s, Robert C. Levine went for a walk with a friend in a Queens park and stumbled on remains of the Long Island Motor Parkway. The road ended on an abandoned bridge near ball fields in Fresh Meadows. His friend documented the moment in the above photo with Robert leaning on the guard rail. (1 comments)

Dec 03 2008
Update on the Latest Mystery Photo!

Tl Thousand has provided additional information on our latest mystery photo. Click here for TL's latest comment. (0 comments)

Nov 29 2008
Images from the November Presentations

The November presentations on the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races drew over 250 people, breaking attendance records at all three locations. (0 comments)

Nov 28 2008
Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society Presentation, November 16, 2008

Highlighted by Newsday as a weekend Best Bet, this special Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society presentation at the Farmingdale Library was attended by over 110 people including the grandaughter of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. The presentation and book signing by Howard Kroplick included a discussion of the Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and rare historical images of Farmingdale and Bethpage. Click here for images from the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society meeting. (0 comments)

Nov 28 2008
Long Island Motor Touring Club Presentation, November 13, 2008

Over 60 people attended the interactive presentation "America’s First Automobile Road" at the Long Island Motor Touring Club on Thursday, November 13, 2008.During the book signing, the audience was treated to a rare showing of the 1946 Mineola Automobile Meet featuring Old 16 Locomobile driven by 72-year old veteran Vanderbilt Cup Race driver Joe Tracy. Click here for images from the Long Island Motoring Club. (0 comments)

Nov 28 2008
Suffolk County Historical Society Presentation: Saturday, November 8, 2008

Al Velocci and Howard Kroplick presented "The Long Island Motor Parkway" at the Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead to an enthusiastic audience totaling over 70 people. Antique cars from the Peconic Bay Region of AACA also made an impressive appearance. Click here to view images from Riverhead. (0 comments)

Nov 14 2008
This Sunday’s Presentation Selected as a Best Bet by Newsday

This Sunday's Farmingdale's presentation was featured in the Explore LI section of Friday's Newsday. Check out image 11 of the photo gallery. This special Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society program will be held at Farmingdale Library beginning at 2:00 PM. It will include a discussion of the Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and rare images of Farmingdale and Bethpage. Admission is free. For information call 1-516-249-3099. (0 comments)

Nov 12 2008
Update on the Latest Mystery Photo!

Okay automobile history fans, here is another mystery photo for your review and feedback. Can you identify the car in the above photo? Is it a Vanderbilt Cup racer? This fantastic copyrighted photo was submitted by TL Thousand who would appreciate your help. Please place your comments in the in the blog. (5 comments)

Nov 05 2008
Radio Interview with Howard Kroplick on “The Long Island Motor Parkway”

On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Howard Kroplick was interviewed by Bonnie Grice on her "In the Morning" WLIU 88.3 FM radio show . Bonnie and Howard had a fun 10-minute conversation on the new book "The Long Island Motor Parkway" written by Al Velocci and Howard Kroplick. Click here to hear the radio segment. (0 comments)