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Nov 18 2017
A Tribute to a 1906 Hairpin Turn Landmark in Old Westbury
One of the most photographed locations for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race was the Hairpin Turn in Old Westbury. As a result, images of the beautiful home at #1 Wheatley Road and hundreds of excited spectators on its lawn were captured during the race. Sadly, this Vanderbilt Cup Race course landmark was taken down this year. (4 comments)
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Nov 17 2017
One Event This Saturday on Long Island (Updated: November 17, 2017)
Upcoming events on Long Island. (5 comments)
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Nov 15 2017
Rita and Jerry Trapani Honored as Recipients of The 2017 Gil Bergen Preservationist Award
Kudos to Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society members Jerry and Rita Trapani for receiving the 2017 Friends of Connetquot Preservationist Award. (3 comments)
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Nov 15 2017
Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Alco Black Beast To Be Highlighted on Tonight’s “Car vs America”
The Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Alco Black Beast will be highlighted on a repeat episode tonight of Car vs America on Fusion TV. (2 comments)
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Nov 14 2017
A New Motor Parkway Historic Marker Installed at the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston
In celebration of the Motor Parkway, the Wheatley Hills Golf Club has installed a new historic marker near its fourth tee. (3 comments)
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Nov 13 2017
Mystery Foto #45 Solved: Taxpayers Association of Motor Parkway Acreage (TAMPA) Hall in Brentwood
Jason Adam Klosowicz challenged you to identify this building which has "Motor Parkway" in its official description. (6 comments)
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Nov 11 2017
Jalopnik.com: Today’s Race Car Divers Have it Easy
Jalopnik.com editor Raphael Orlove describes his recent experience as the mechanician for the Alco Black Beast. (3 comments)
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Nov 08 2017
Updated: Jalopnik:America’s First Great Car Race Happened On Roads People Still Use Every Day
Jalopnik editor Raphael Orlove has posted this excellent article on the Vanderbilt Cup Races promoting tonight's 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM showings of "Car vs. America" episode on Fusion TV. (1 comments)
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Nov 06 2017
Mystery Foto #44 Solved: The Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge in Willston Park/Albertson in 1939
Bob and Ruth Valentine challenged you to solve this weekend's Mystery Foto. (9 comments)
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Nov 04 2017
Gregg D. Merksamer: “Remembering the 1908 Briarcliff Trophy Race”
The most exciting and spectacular automobile race ever held in Westchester County is considered the 1908 Briarcliff Trophy Race. Run six months before the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the Briarcliff race attracted skilled drivers and over 100,000 spectators along the 32.4-mile course. (4 comments)
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