Vanderbilt Cup Races

Jul 03 2020
Film of the Week-The Classic Races:The Vanderbilt Cup (1904-1960) and the 1966 Bridgehampton 200

In this 26-minute video posted on YouTube in 2015, Barnyard Studio Productions featured the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1960). (1 comments)

Jun 30 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Motorcycling on the Motor Parkway

In the final edition of this series, part 4 provides information on the use of the Motor Parkway by motorcyclists, as either a race venue or a means of transportation. As indicated in prior blogs, motorcyclists were eventually banned from the parkway due to excessive accidents. Documentation is from "Motorcycle Illustrated" and "Bicycle World and Motorcycle Review" except where noted. (2 comments)

Jun 29 2020
Mystery Foto #26 Partially Solved: Lewis Strang’s P46 Renault during the 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes

Shawn Linn challenged you to identify this previously unpublished Mystery Foto. (19 comments)

Jun 27 2020
Hemmings Classic Car: Racing in Riverhead-The Long Island Stock Chassis Competition of 1909

My good friend and automotive historian Walt Gosden explored the 1909 Long Island Stock Chassis Derby in the August 2020 issue of Hemmings Classic Car. Walt also discovered what happened to Willie K's 90 HP Mercedes. (9 comments)

Jun 26 2020
Update: Peter Helck’s 1921 Benz-Mercedes “Rabbit-the-First” Now Owned by Jay Leno

Tim Helck, the grandson of Peter Helck, has forwarded as recent Jay Leno's Garage YouTube on the 1981 Benz-Mercedes Rabbit-the-First once owned by Peter and now owned by Jay Leno. (14 comments)

Jun 24 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Motorcycle Races on the Motor Parkway

In addition to the Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Motor Parkway was used as a race venue by local motorcycling enthusiasts. Various clubs found the roadway to be an excellent choice as its length and not having grade crossings made it a suitable route. Documentation is from various issues of "Bicycle World and Motorcycle Review" between 1909 and 1911. (17 comments)

Jun 22 2020
Mystery Foto #25 Currently Under Dispute: Joe Tracy Testing the Motor Parkway in September 1908

Kleiner's Kolumn (Art Kleiner) challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (4 comments)

Jun 19 2020
Open Discussion: Powerhouse Road

As requested by Sam Berliner III and my favorite co-author Al Velocci, here is an open discussion on Powerhouse Road. (11 comments)

Jun 16 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: The 1938 Regional Plan Association Update

As a follow-up to its 1929 plan detailed in an earlier post, the NY/NJ/CT Regional Plan Association (RPA) provided a status update in 1938 aptly named "From Plan to Reality". The update highlighted actions taken and recommendations still to be acted upon. The Motor Parkway was once again included in the update. (7 comments)