Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Jul 30 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #31: Some Structures From Above

Frank Femenias challenges you to identify these structures (0 comments)

Jul 29 2026
InstaGRAM report: The Sam Mann Collection Auction Preview

Recently, we visited Sam Mann and were given the opportunity to view and learn more about his jaw-dropping collection. In this article, I will showcase the cars being offered at auction and highlight some of the fascinating history of each. (1 comments)

Jul 28 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #30 Solved: Lee Frayer in the 1906 Frayer-Miller

Louis Chevrolet failed to stump people last week, but did you identify Lee Frayer? (6 comments)

Jul 25 2026
The 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline Wins Best of Show at the Misselwood Concours d"Elegance

A beautiful day in Beverly, Massachusetts for the 98 cars attending the Misselwood Concours d"Elegance (4 comments)

Jul 24 2026
Automotive Shows & Events - July, 2026

Upcoming automotive events. (5 comments)

Jul 24 2026
Upcoming Kroplick Car Shows, Concours, Presentations and Exhibits Updated 7/25/26

Upcoming 2026 car shows, concours, presentations and exhibits for Howard Kroplick. (21 comments)

Jul 24 2026
Weekly Cruises and Cars & Coffees on Long Island

A guide to cruises, weekly Cars & Coffees and meet-ups. (0 comments)

Jul 21 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #29 Solved: A Rare Buick Racer and Louis Chevrolet

Did you identify the Buick 'Bug' and Louis Chevrolet? (5 comments)

Jul 18 2026
Howard Kroplick to be a featured speaker at the Fifth FIVA Pan-European Conference for Automotive History in Lillehammer, Norway

I am honored to been asked to present at the Fifth Pan-European Conference for Automotive History in Lillehammer, Norway on September 19, 2026. (2 comments)

Jul 15 2026
Update: InstaGRAM report: AACA Vanderbilt Cup Region, Studebaker Club and Long Island Buick Club Visit the Kroplick Collection

This past Sunday, July 12, 2026, we held a car show event with AACA Vanderbilt Cup Region, the Buick Club and the Studebaker Club. It was great to see new and familiar faces experiencing the collection and Howard's stories on the history of his cars and how he acquired them. (4 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.