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  • History Channel Video Clip: “Men Who Built America-The Every Man”
    Nov 02 2012

    History Channel Video Clip: “Men Who Built America-The Every Man”

    Prior to the "Men Who Built America" episodes on Henry Ford, the History Channel has released this new 2-minute video clip. Check out me as Alexander Winton driving the Alco Black Beast racing against Henry Ford (Ed LaBounty). (0 comments)


  • VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Highlights and Blog Archives for October 2012
    Nov 01 2012

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Highlights and Blog Archives for October 2012

    Highlights and a summary of posts placed on VanderbiltCupRaces.com during October 2012. (0 comments)


  • My Hershey Treasure: Five Chrysler Town Car Factory Photos (1937-1942)
    Nov 01 2012

    My Hershey Treasure: Five Chrysler Town Car Factory Photos (1937-1942)

    Walt Gosden at Hershey this year alerted me to someone selling factory photos of classic automobiles including my car- the 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler. Thanks to Walt, I found the this photo and four other Chrysler Town Car factory photos. (3 comments)


  • The “Sunday Drive” on the Motor Parkway in Queens
    Oct 31 2012

    The “Sunday Drive” on the Motor Parkway in Queens

    The "Motor Parkway Sunday Drive" held just before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on October 28, 2012 was great fun. Here is a super report from Marc Hillman. (1 comments)


  • Black Beast Garage Withstands the Fury of Superstorm Sandy
    Oct 30 2012

    Black Beast Garage Withstands the Fury of Superstorm Sandy

    Hurricane Sandy blasted the Northeast, Long Island and the Black Beast Garage at "Waterfront at Roslyn" that borders on a Hempstead Harbor canal. (4 comments)


  • Smiles and Thumbs Ups from the 2012 Cradle of Aviation Classic Car Show
    Oct 27 2012

    Smiles and Thumbs Ups from the 2012 Cradle of Aviation Classic Car Show

    Another wonderful car was held last Sunday by the Long Island Region of the Classic Car Club of America at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. (3 comments)


  • The Making of an Alco Black Beast Watercolor Painting
    Oct 25 2012

    The Making of an Alco Black Beast Watercolor Painting

    Artist George Ellis has painted this beautiful watercolor painting of the Alco Black Beast at the Hicksville Turn during the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race. George has provided background information on the painting. (0 comments)


  • Special Presentation Tonight in Old Bethpage:“The history and preservation of the Garden City Lodge”
    Oct 25 2012

    Special Presentation Tonight in Old Bethpage:“The history and preservation of the Garden City Lodge”

    John Ellis Kordes, Village Historian for Garden City, will make a special presentation on "The history and preservation of the Garden City Lodge". (0 comments)


  • VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Barney Oldfield Preparing for the 1914 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Oct 23 2012

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Barney Oldfield Preparing for the 1914 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Despite a long racing career dating back to 1902, Barney Oldfield's first Vanderbilt Cup Race was the 1914 294-mile race held in Santa Monica. Wayne Carroll Petersen, the great great nephew of Barney Oldfield, has provided these photos of Oldfield preparing for the Vanderbilt Cup Race. (1 comments)


  • Smiles and Thumbs Ups from the 2012 Antique Car & Fashion Show in Cutchogue
    Oct 22 2012

    Smiles and Thumbs Ups from the 2012 Antique Car & Fashion Show in Cutchogue

    Everyone had a great time in Cutchogue on Saturday for unique Antique Car & Fashion Show. Congrats to MC GT Joey Limongelli and the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council for a wonderful event. (2 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.

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