Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Nov 15 2023
A Grandson’s Video: In loving memory of Martin L. Himes

Bryan Johnson has created this 74-minute video tribute to his grandfather Marty Himes. (5 comments)

Nov 13 2023
Mystery Foto #45 Solved: Approaching the Merrick Ave. Bridge

Did you identify this weekend's Mystery Photo? (14 comments)

Nov 10 2023
InstaGRAM Report; Marty Himes and his Racing Career

Marty Himes was not only a historian of Long Island dirt track racing history; he also was a well accomplished racing driver on tracks all around Long Island and beyond. (6 comments)

Nov 08 2023
YouTube: The Top 15 Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island

The YouTube Channel Schmancy has posted a video of the Top 15 Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island. Willie K's Eagle's Nest is #1. (1 comments)

Nov 07 2023
A 1906 Souvenir Scrapbook sold at the 2023 Hershey RM Auction

A souvenir scrapbook was recently sold with many previously unpublished Vanderbilt Cup Race images. (1 comments)

Nov 06 2023
Mystery Foto #44 Solved: The “Braes” Mansion in Glen Cove, film location of Batman’s Wayne Manor

Did you identify this weekend's Mystery Foto? (6 comments)

Nov 04 2023
Profile of Arthur See-Driver of the #44 Maxwell during the 1909 Massapequa Sweepstakes

Debra See Foss has posted a Comment on her grandfather on the 2018 "Calling all Vanderbilt Families" post. (1 comments)

Nov 01 2023
Autoevolution.com: 5 of the Most Fascinating First-Generation Mustang Concepts

Autoevolution.com website in March 2023 posted this article profiling "five of the most fascinating first-generation Mustangs" including the 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car. (2 comments)

Oct 31 2023
Kleiner’s Korner: Miscellaneous News Concerning Vanderbilt Cup Race Drivers and Cars

Here are some miscellaneous news items reported about Vanderbilt Cup Race drivers and autos. (6 comments)

Oct 30 2023
Mystery Foto #43 Solved: A Pope-Toledo Touring Car at the East Norwich Turn on the 1906 Course

Did you identify this location on the 1906 course? (8 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.