Vanderbilt Cup Races

  • Newsletter
  • Books
  • Search
  • twitter
  • facebook
  • rss
  • Blog
  • Races
  • Motor parkway
  • Car Collection
  • Events
  • Photos
  • Films
  • About


  • Book & Bottle Presentation on Thursday:“Chrysler’s Chrysler: History,Discovery & Restoration” 6:00PM
    May 20 2015

    Book & Bottle Presentation on Thursday:“Chrysler’s Chrysler: History,Discovery & Restoration” 6:00PM

    I hope that you will be able to join me tomorrow night in Riverhead for an updated presentation of Chrysler's Chrysler. (0 comments)


  • Newsday: Merchant Marine Academy students show off repair skills at auto show
    May 19 2015

    Newsday: Merchant Marine Academy students show off repair skills at auto show

    Scott Eidler reported on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Car Show in yesterday's Newsday. Photos of this amazing historic event will soon be posted. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #20 Solved: Barney Oldfield Driving a Stearns  Racer in St. Paul on July 15, 1908
    May 18 2015

    Mystery Foto #20 Solved: Barney Oldfield Driving a Stearns Racer in St. Paul on July 15, 1908

    Chuck Rudy Jr. needed your help in identifying this very tough Mystery Foto. (6 comments)


  • Chrysler’s Chrysler Returns to Its Kings Point Home This Weekend
    May 17 2015

    Chrysler’s Chrysler Returns to Its Kings Point Home This Weekend

    After 74 years, Chrysler's Chrysler has returned to its original Kings Point home this weekend. A photo shoot was held on Friday around the former home of Walter and Della Chrysler, now Wylie Hall of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. (8 comments)


  • The Historic Kings Point Car Show on Sunday, the 7 Car Shows Today & Long Island Cruises
    May 15 2015

    The Historic Kings Point Car Show on Sunday, the 7 Car Shows Today & Long Island Cruises

    Come join me this Sunday for a historic car show when Chrysler's Chrysler returns to its original Kings Point home after 74 years. Check out the seven Long Island car shows this Sunday. (0 comments)


  • Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine: “Get Shorty”
    May 13 2015

    Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine: “Get Shorty”

    You can imagine my surprise when I opened the summer 2015 issue of Hagerty Classic Cars and found this article "Get Shorty". (0 comments)


  • The 1963 Mustang III Two-Seater Prototype to Make Its Long Island Debut on Sunday in Kings Point
    May 12 2015

    The 1963 Mustang III Two-Seater Prototype to Make Its Long Island Debut on Sunday in Kings Point

    I am very pleased to announce that the1963 Mustang III Two-Seater Concept Show Car will be making its Long Island debut this Sunday at the Regimental Activities NAFI Auto Show at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King’s Point, New York. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #19 Solved: The 1962 Mustang II Prototype Built By Dearborn Steel Tubing
    May 11 2015

    Mystery Foto #19 Solved: The 1962 Mustang II Prototype Built By Dearborn Steel Tubing

    This weekend's Mystery Foto featured a unique historic automobile. (12 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure”II: Lake Success & Manhasset Hills
    May 09 2015

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure”II: Lake Success & Manhasset Hills

    On April 4, 2015, Dave Russo and his 10-year old son Sam experienced a one-day 38-mile bike tour on the Long Island Motor Parkway. In the second post of this new series, Sammy and Dave explore Lake Success and Manhasset Hills as part of their "Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure." (6 comments)


  • Newsday.com The 10 Can’t-Miss Cars at Field of Wheels 2015
    May 08 2015

    Newsday.com The 10 Can’t-Miss Cars at Field of Wheels 2015

    The 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler will be one of the automobiles features at this year's Field of Wheels Exhibtion & Show in Meville. (1 comments)




  • Page 234 of 426 pages ‹ First  < 232 233 234 235 236 >  Last ›



Latest Poll

What is your primary source for information on Long Island car shows?

  •   Facebook/Social Media
  •   News12
  •   Newsday
  •   Long Island Car Club Council Website
  •   VanderbiltCupRaces.com
  •   Word-Of-Mouth
  •   Other

CATEGORIES

  • Alco-6 Racer
  • Articles
  • Car Clubs
  • Cars
  • Chrysler’s Chrysler
  • Courses
  • Crowds
  • Cruises
  • Drivers
  • Entrants and Results
  • Events
  • Films
  • Highlights
  • Images & Photos
  • Indy 500 Races
  • LI Automotive Museum
  • LI Motor Parkway
  • Preservation Society
  • Maps
  • Parkway Preservation
  • Old 16
  • Recommended Sites
  • Starting Lineups
  • Then and Now
  • Vanderbilia
  • Vanderbilt Cup Races
  • Vanderbilt Cup Trophy
  • William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.

POPULAR TAGS

  • mystery photo
  • kleiner's kolumn
  • queens
  • garden city
  • bethpage
  • greg o's garage
  • mineola
  • westbury
  • helck family collection
  • lake success
  • levittown
  • east meadow
  • howard kroplick
  • long island motor parkway bridge series
  • vanderbiltcupraces.com exclusive
  • peter helck
  • tucker family
  • henry austin clark jr
  • rob ida
  • roosevelt raceway
View all

BLOG ARCHIVES

  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • Highlights

Comments

May 08 2026 I don’t plan on being on LI that day, but I’ll be with you guys in spirit!  I would image the facility has live…

May 04 2026 Thanks Art, for that Newsday article by Bill Bleyer in 2005, that long ago, WOW! You moved to NC 5 years ago, you’re a…

May 04 2026 The House that’s shown in the last photo, wasn’t built until 1985 ( year I graduated High School ) The homes on either side…

More Recent Comments

Long island

  • Car Clubs Featured Club: Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
    View all
  • Vintage Car of the Week
  • Local Info
    Traffic Conditions
    Red Light Cameras
    Weather Forecast

About

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.

Webby Nominee
All Content © 2026 VanderbiltCupRaces.com Co-Founder and Writer: Howard Kroplick Co-Founder: Dana Kroplick Website by Eric Miller Design Site maintained by Hop Studios