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  • Popular Mechanics (February 1938): George Robertson “Making of A Race Driver”
    Dec 17 2019

    Popular Mechanics (February 1938): George Robertson “Making of A Race Driver”

    In a featured cover story in the February 1938 issue of Popular Mechanics (page 178), George Robertson, the winner of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, wrote " The Rough Road to Glory". The article described what Robertson believed it takes to become a race driver while highlighting several of his race experiences. (1 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #50 Solved: Joe Tracy & Jerry Helck in Old 16 at the 1945 Franklin County Fair
    Dec 16 2019

    Mystery Foto #50 Solved: Joe Tracy & Jerry Helck in Old 16 at the 1945 Franklin County Fair

    The Helck Family Collection challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (7 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Kolumn: The Long Island Motor Parkway in Maps (Part III)
    Dec 14 2019

    Kleiner’s Kolumn: The Long Island Motor Parkway in Maps (Part III)

    Part III of the map series provides a further look at the Motor Parkway as depicted on various types of maps. (14 comments)


  • Film of the Week: An Amateur Color Film of 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Dec 13 2019

    Film of the Week: An Amateur Color Film of 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    I just found this amateur color film of the 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race held at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury from the AACA Library & Research Center. (3 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Kolumn: Al Poole’s Original Documents from the Helck Family Collection
    Dec 11 2019

    Kleiner’s Kolumn: Al Poole’s Original Documents from the Helck Family Collection

    The Helck Family Collection contains official documents pertaining to Peter Helck's friend Al Poole. The documents include his driving license and being summoned to appear in court, both in his home country of England and in the United States. (1 comments)


  • Alexander Buchan’s Kinetic Sculpture: The Checkered Flag
    Dec 10 2019

    Alexander Buchan’s Kinetic Sculpture: The Checkered Flag

    The bronze sculpture "The Checkered Flag" is one of the most impressive representations of the 1908 Vanderbilt up Race. This artwork was created by Alexander Buchan, who was featured in the November/December 2019 issue of AutoMobilia. (4 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #49 Solved: Bulls Head Hotel in Greenvale (North Roslyn) Circa 1934-1936
    Dec 09 2019

    Mystery Foto #49 Solved: Bulls Head Hotel in Greenvale (North Roslyn) Circa 1934-1936

    This weekend's Mystery Photo was a busy location on courses for the Vanderbilt Cup Races. (11 comments)


  • Market Watch: Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang
    Dec 07 2019

    Market Watch: Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang

    Mac's Motor City Garage previews next month's auction of a "star" Mustang. (8 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Kolumn: The Long Island Motor Parkway in Maps (Part II)
    Dec 05 2019

    Kleiner’s Kolumn: The Long Island Motor Parkway in Maps (Part II)

    Part II of my map series displays maps that were used for what I call specific purposes and generally not for touring. (19 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Kolumn:  Another Long Island  Race Inspired  by the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Dec 04 2019

    Kleiner’s Kolumn:  Another Long Island Race Inspired by the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Three weeks after the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island, another group of racing daredevils took to their vehicles to vie for a coveted cup. (7 comments)




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Apr 23 2026 Amazing job on the video Craig and Florence!

Apr 23 2026 Indeed Al! I had read about that in my research of her. Here’s a great article of her WW1 exploits.…

Apr 22 2026 can you add more images

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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.

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