Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Aug 28 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: July, 1925 - 100 years ago on the Motor Parkway

There wasn't much Motor Parkway news reported in July, 1925 however accidents, crimes and the Parkway's role on the central part of Long Island were noted. (0 comments)

Aug 26 2025
Friday Mystery Foto #44 Solved: A Familiar Aerial of Lake Success

Al Velocci challenged you to identify this aerial of Lake Success (10 comments)

Aug 23 2025
The Duesenbergs of the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

All the Duesenbergs at the Concours and auction houses during the Monterey Car Week (6 comments)

Aug 20 2025
1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline awarded second in class at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

Competing in its first car show in over 20 years, 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline #2448 J-399 was honored at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance with second in class for Duesenbergs. (4 comments)

Aug 20 2025
Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Louis Strang’s #17 Renault needs a push

Did you solve this weekend's Mystery Foto? (4 comments)

Aug 16 2025
Experience the Pebble Beach Tour D’Elegance with the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline

In its longest drive in over ten years, the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Sedan Convertible Berline successfully completed the 60-mile Pebble Beach Tour D'Elegance last Thursday. (12 comments)

Aug 13 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: A Mausoleum On The Motor Parkway

Here's the story of a mausoleum planned but never built next to the Motor Parkway, primarily due to the objections of Willie K. and his fellow land owners. (1 comments)

Aug 12 2025
Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved: The Next Installment of ‘Name That Car!’

Can you identify this Graham Hollywood from the ‘Name that Car!’ series? (9 comments)

Aug 09 2025
Restoration Update #6: The 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399 is on the road to the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

A quick look at the Kroplick Collection’s 1930 Duesenberg ahead of its debut at Pebble Beach. (5 comments)

Aug 06 2025
The Glitter and The Gold: The Gilded Age and Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan- Formerly Duchess of Marlborough -Part II

Fans of HBO's The Gilded Age will easily recognize that Gladys Russell was based primarily on the true life story of Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan (1877-1964). In part 2, we look at a video of Consuelo's time at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, UK as Dutchess of Marlborough. (0 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.