Vanderbilt Cup Races

Aug 17 2008
Queens Chronicle reports “Land Grab” along the Long Island Motor Parkway

The Queens Chronicle reports reports that New York City will be taking action against residents who infringe on the right-of-way of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)

Aug 15 2008
Question of the Week: Can you Identify this Signed Willie K. Photo?

I have a photo signed by William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. taken, I believe, at Daytona Beach, Florida. The caption reads "Official world's record made by W.K.V.Jr. in this Mercedes car. From 1 to 50 miles, the latter distance accomplished in 40 min. 49 4/5 sec. Date Jan. 1904. W.K. Vanderbilt Jr. " (3 comments)

Aug 11 2008
The Locomobile Paperweight Cup and Radiator Mascot

In celebration of their victory in the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, Locomobile offered miniature versions of the cup; a radiator mascot for $2.25 and a paperweight for $1.50.It was reported that Locomobile also provided special silver versions of the cup to the driving team and executives at the November 9, 1908 celebration in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (0 comments)

Aug 10 2008
Driver Profile: Ralph DePalma

Excellent article from emercedesbenz.comon Ralph DePalma, winner of the 1912 and 1914 Vanderbilt Cup Races. (0 comments)

Aug 02 2008
Eddie Rickenbacker: America’s Ace of Aces and Vanderbilt Cup Participant

Prior to becoming America’s World War I “Ace of Aces”, an aviation industry pioneer, owner of the Indianapolis Speedway and before changing his last name to Rickenbaker, Eddie was one of the leading race drivers in the country. He participated in one American Elimination Trial for the Vanderbilt Cup Race (1906), two Vanderbilt Cup Races (1915,1916), five Indianapolis 500 Races (1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1916) and three American Grand Prize Races (1914, 1915, 1916). Among his… (1 comments)

Jul 28 2008
Arcadia Publishing Announces a New Long Island Motor Parkway Book

A new book on the Long Island Motor Parkway will be published by Arcadia Publishing and will be available on September 1, 2008. The over 200 rare images in this book, many published for the first time, have been selected from the archives of major museums, libraries, and private collectors. All author royalties from the book are being contributed to CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services of Long Island). (0 comments)

Jul 21 2008
City to warn Oakland Gardens homes that encroach on Long Island Motor Parkway

The New York Daily News reported on Saturday, July 19, 2008 that some homeowners in Oakland Gardens Queens may be forced to rein in their expansive backyards that encroached on the nature and bike trail on the historic right-of-way of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)

Jul 12 2008
The Alco Black Beast: Winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races

An excellent write-up of the Alco 6- winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races can be found on the conceptcarz.com website. (2 comments)

Jun 26 2008
New Book from Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci “The Long Island Motor Parkway”

The Long Island Motor Parkway made its appearance during a pivotal time in American history with the advent of the automobile. A daring enterprise at the time, it is unquestionably the forerunner of the modern highway system. Features such as the use of reinforced concrete, bridges to eliminate grade crossings, banked curves, guard rails and landscaping were all pioneered by the Parkway. For the first time, a book will be available documenting this pioneering parkway. (7 comments)

Jun 23 2008
Driver Profile: George Robertson Updated 2/28/2016)

A profile of the first American driver to win the Vanderbilt Cup Race in an American car. (2 comments)