Vanderbilt Cup Races

Oct 22 2009
The Motor Parkway Bridges over the Northern State Parkway

Ron, with the construction of the Northern State Parkway in the early 1930s, Robert Moses agreed to build two Motor Parkway bridges over the new parkway, one just west of Lakeville Road and another west of New Hyde Park Road. At this section of the Motor Parkway, the right-of way did not cross the Long Island Expressway. Here's the amazing supporting photos. (4 comments)

Oct 21 2009
The “X” Mercedes Comes to Roslyn for the 1905 Race

Only one of the 116 cars that participated in the six Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races did not have a number...the "X" Mercedes driven by Al Campbell in the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Campbell used the "X" instead of the unlucky 13 which he had drawn as the number and starting position for his car. (3 comments)

Oct 17 2009
The Motor Parkway in Hollis Hills, Queens

Art, one of the best preserved sections of the Motor Parkway is near your parent's home in Hollis Hills, Queens. When the parkway closed on April 17, 1938, Robert Moses created a bike path over the first two and half miles in Queens. The bike path is still very active today and includes three well-preserved, original Motor Parkway bridges over Hollis Hills Terrace (see above), 73rd Avenue and Springfield Boulevard. (3 comments)

Oct 16 2009
Video “Cablevision Editorial Gives the “Black Beast” a Thumbs-Up”

Last month, Peter Kohler, VP of Editorial Services for Cablevision, gave a thumbs up to the "Black Beast".Cablevision has sent me this two-minute video of the editorial. The "Black Beast is the last thumbs-up. (0 comments)

Oct 16 2009
The Mayor and the “Beast”

Among the many people who gave a thumbs-up in the "Black Beast" at last Sunday's Autofest and Street Festival was Jean Celendar, Mayor of Great Neck Plaza. Mayor Celendar sent me the following email: (0 comments)

Oct 14 2009
Motor Parkway from Little Neck Parkway to Marcus Avenue Part II

Joe, thanks for the comment and excellent observation. LIMP expert Sam Berliner agrees with you and suggested the Motor Parkway bridge that I labeled Little Neck Parkway actually went over Hewlett Avenue. To determine the facts, I called in the LIMP CSI Team and requested a Concrete Scene Investigation. (9 comments)

Oct 12 2009
Film “The “Black Beast” at the 2009 Great Neck Plaza Autofest/Festival”

It was a wonderful day in Great Neck Plaza on a beautiful Sunday. Over 10,000 people enjoyed music, food, antiques, entertainment and vintage cars. This 3-minute film features the reactions to seeing, hearing and sitting in the "Black Beast". (6 comments)

Oct 10 2009
Film “Reporter Larry Hoff Blown Away by the Black Beast”

Enjoy this 5-minute film of WPIX Morning News promotion of Sunday's Great Neck Plaza Autofest/Street Festival. Reporter Larry Hoff was almost blown away when the "Black Beast" was fired up. (0 comments)

Oct 09 2009
A Busy Day for the Black Beast and the Alco-6 Team

It was a fun and exhausting day for the "Black Beast" Team today with ten hours of VanderbiltCup Race activities stating at 5:45 AM. (1 comments)

Oct 08 2009
Roslyn News “Black Beast at Great Neck Autofest” and WPIX-TV Coverage

Excellent article on the "Black Beast" in today's back page of the Roslyn News concerning its appearance at this Sunday's Great Neck Plaza Annual Autofest and Street Festival. (0 comments)