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Jul 29 2023
The InstaGRAM Report: Archive Adventures- A view behind the scenes with Gram Spina
A look at what I do as archivist for VanderbiltCupRaces.com . (20 comments)
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Jul 26 2023
From the Helck Family Collection: Unpublished Photos from the 1908 Sweepstakes Races
Never before seen photos from the 1908 Sweepstakes Races (5 comments)
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Jul 25 2023
The 1930’s decline of the Motor Parkway
The early 1930's were the beginning of the end for the Motor Parkway. (5 comments)
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Jul 24 2023
Mystery Friday Foto #29 Solved: A unique ‘Mini’ van- the 1955 GMC L’Universelle Dream Truck
Ian Zwerdling challenged you to solve this weekend's Mystery Foto. (11 comments)
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Jul 22 2023
Kleiner’s Korner: An Enterprising Church on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Woodbury took advantage of its location on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race course to raise money. (5 comments)
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Jul 19 2023
Vintage Car History: A profile of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.
Vintage Car History has posted this excellent profile on Willie K. (0 comments)
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Jul 18 2023
Gordon Bennett; The Man and his Race
A collection of videos of Gordon Bennett, his life, and how Formula One evolved from his races. (0 comments)
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Jul 17 2023
Mystery Friday Foto #28 Solved: The G-22 Chalmers-Detroit descending the Ellison Road Bridge in Westbury
Did you identify this racer on the Vanderbilt Cup Race course? (4 comments)
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Jul 15 2023
Future Vanderbilt Cup Race drivers in the landmark 1902 Paris to Vienna Race
Nine future drivers of the Vanderbilt Cup Races competed in the great 1902 Paris to Vienna Race. (0 comments)
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Jul 13 2023
UPDATE: Greg O’s Garage: The Tucker employee badges and patrolman’s badges
A rare look at a Tucker artifact recently acquired at the Tucker 75th Anniversary Gala auction (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.
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