Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

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)

Jun 20 2026
Update: The history of the promised restoration of the Long Island Motor Parkway by the Village of Garden City

Since 2018, the Village of Garden City has promised to restore and preserve the section of the Long Island Motor Parkway from Clinton Road to Raymond Court. (25 comments)

Jun 17 2026
The 1909 Alco Black Beast Attends the Lake Ronkonkoma Serviceman’s Memorial Parade

A parade and plaque unveiling event on Sunday, June 14, 2026, honoring fallen service members was held in Lake Ronkonkoma with the Black Beast leading the parade (1 comments)

Jun 16 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #24 Solved: William K. Vanderbilt Jr.‘s Deepdale Estate

Did you identify Willie K.'s Deepdale? (5 comments)

Jun 14 2026
Kleiner’s Korner: A Hodgepodge of News About the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Some fascinating background information on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. (1 comments)

Jun 11 2026
Historical Exhibits Featured at the Garden City Toll Lodge on Friday and Saturday

A series of historical exhibits will be shown at the Garden City Lodge. (4 comments)

Jun 10 2026
InstaGRAM Report: The 1930 Duesenberg and the 60th Annual AACA Car Show at Old Westbury Gardens

This past Sunday, the 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline attended the AACA car show at Westbury Gardens. Enjoy the car show coverage and see what awards the Duesenberg received. (3 comments)

Jun 09 2026
Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved: A Peter Helck Illustration of a Vanderbilt Cup Race

Did you identify Peter Helck's illustration of a race? (2 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.