Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Jul 05 2026
Roslyn News Times: North Hempstead’s Revolutionary War history by Howard Kroplick

As part of its special America 250 section, Schnep's Media and the Roslyn News Times featured my article on the creation of the Town of North Hempstead. (3 comments)

Jul 04 2026
InstaGRAM Report: Highlights from the Summer 2026 Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Meeting

On June 25th, the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society gathered to share updates on all aspects of the Long Island Motor Parkway's history at the beautiful 150 Motor Parkway building. (3 comments)

Jul 04 2026
Song of the Week: Lyric Video “Square One” by Dana Kyle Kroplick

Here is another single by my talented daughter Dana Kyle Kroplick. (1 comments)

Jul 01 2026
The 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline attends the Gold Coast Cruisers Waterfront Car Show

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, The Duesenberg attended picturesque Morgan Park in Glen Cove for their wonderful show (0 comments)

Jun 30 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #26: Nazzaro Takes the Turn

Did you identify the Bull's Head Turn on the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race course? (2 comments)

Jun 29 2026
The #1 1906 Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup Racer Goes up on the Auction Block

In a sealed bid auction, the Locomobile is headed for the auction block (0 comments)

Jun 27 2026
Autoevolution.com: Holman-Moody Challenger III: The Race-Bred Ford That Fought Ferrari Before the GT40

This Falcon-turned-race-bred-GT never got to compete at Le Mans and its racing career lasted about a week, but despite that it remains a fascinating 1960s racer (3 comments)

Jun 24 2026
Hold the Date: Tomorrow-7:00 PM, Thursday, June 25, 2026: A Special Evening with Howard and Al at 150 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge

The Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society is pleased to announce a special evening with Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci, co-authors of the book "The Long Island Motor Parkway". (4 comments)

Jun 23 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #25 Solved: The Planned Moisant School for Aviators Near Clinton Road, Garden City

A tough one! Did you identify this concept drawing of the Moisant Aviation School courtesy of the Cradle of Aviation? (7 comments)

Jun 20 2026
Sad News: Garden City News 6/18/26: William A. Bellmer: The Engineer Who Preserved a Village’s Memory

Angelique Bellmer Krembs has informed me of the passing of her father Bill Bellmer. (5 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.