Vanderbilt Cup Races

Jul 10 2020
Video of the Week: A Virtual Tour of the Tucker Exhibit at the AACA Museum

James Ryan has forwarded Part I and Part 2 of the virtual tour of the amazing Cammack Tucker exhibit at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA. (1 comments)

Jul 08 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 5 - Motorcycling on Long Island Roads

Numerous motorcycle races and "economy" tests were held on Long Island in the early 1900s many of which were on other roads besides the Motor Parkway (some however, were influenced by the Vanderbilt Cup Races). These photos are from one such event held on July 3, 1908. (10 comments)

Jul 06 2020
Update Mystery Foto #27 Solved: Lindbergh Taking Off from Roosevelt Field on May 20, 1927

Did you solve this holiday weekend's Mystery Foto? (23 comments)

Jul 04 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: The Vanderbilt Cup Garage

As I've written in prior posts, the popularity of the Vanderbilt Cup Race was used by many businesses to promote their products and services. Three enterprising businessman went one step further, actually naming their business after the race. (1 comments)

Jul 03 2020
Film of the Week-The Classic Races:The Vanderbilt Cup (1904-1960) and the 1966 Bridgehampton 200

In this 26-minute video posted on YouTube in 2015, Barnyard Studio Productions featured the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1960). (1 comments)

Jun 30 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Motorcycling on the Motor Parkway

In the final edition of this series, part 4 provides information on the use of the Motor Parkway by motorcyclists, as either a race venue or a means of transportation. As indicated in prior blogs, motorcyclists were eventually banned from the parkway due to excessive accidents. Documentation is from "Motorcycle Illustrated" and "Bicycle World and Motorcycle Review" except where noted. (2 comments)

Jun 29 2020
Mystery Foto #26 Partially Solved: Lewis Strang’s P46 Renault during the 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes

Shawn Linn challenged you to identify this previously unpublished Mystery Foto. (19 comments)

Jun 27 2020
Hemmings Classic Car: Racing in Riverhead-The Long Island Stock Chassis Competition of 1909

My good friend and automotive historian Walt Gosden explored the 1909 Long Island Stock Chassis Derby in the August 2020 issue of Hemmings Classic Car. Walt also discovered what happened to Willie K's 90 HP Mercedes. (9 comments)

Jun 26 2020
Update: Peter Helck’s 1921 Benz-Mercedes “Rabbit-the-First” Now Owned by Jay Leno

Tim Helck, the grandson of Peter Helck, has forwarded as recent Jay Leno's Garage YouTube on the 1981 Benz-Mercedes Rabbit-the-First once owned by Peter and now owned by Jay Leno. (14 comments)

Jun 24 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Motorcycle Races on the Motor Parkway

In addition to the Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Motor Parkway was used as a race venue by local motorcycling enthusiasts. Various clubs found the roadway to be an excellent choice as its length and not having grade crossings made it a suitable route. Documentation is from various issues of "Bicycle World and Motorcycle Review" between 1909 and 1911. (17 comments)