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  • Speedtv.com: Bugatti’s Last Grand Prix Racer
    Oct 11 2011

    Speedtv.com: Bugatti’s Last Grand Prix Racer

    Speedtv.com has posted an article on a Bugatti Type 59/50B racer which had a strong second finish at the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race and, in a restored version, made a rare appearance at this year's Goodwood Revival in Great Britain. (0 comments)


  • CSI Challenge: Identifying A Vanderbilt Cup Race Photo of the #18 Mercedes in 1908
    Oct 10 2011

    CSI Challenge: Identifying A Vanderbilt Cup Race Photo of the #18 Mercedes in 1908

    One of my favorite vendors at the Hershey Meet is Paul Osika and his collection of vintage automobile race photos. Paul asked for assistance to identify the year, car and location of this photo taken during an unknown Vanderbilt Cup Race. Time to bring out the VanderbiltCupRaces.com CSI (Cup Scene Investigation) Team. (0 comments)


  • Exclusive Video “World’s Oldest Running Car Sold for  A Record $4.62 Million”
    Oct 09 2011

    Exclusive Video “World’s Oldest Running Car Sold for A Record $4.62 Million”

    Some of the most exciting events of Hershey Week were the RM Auctions at Hershey Lodge on October 6-7, 2011. The highlight was the sale of the 1884 De Dion Bouton Trepardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout, considered the world's oldest running car. Here are my photos of the car as it was displayed in ballroom lobby and a 6-minute video showing its sale for an amazing $4.62 million, over twice the low estimate. (1 comments)


  • Over 675 Drivers and Mechanicians Have Given the Black Beast a Thumbs-Up in 2011
    Oct 07 2011

    Over 675 Drivers and Mechanicians Have Given the Black Beast a Thumbs-Up in 2011

    Over 675 people have sat in the Black Beast this year as drivers and mechanicians. Since 2009, over 1,875 people have given a thumbs up in the Black Beast: (0 comments)


  • Highlights from the 2011 Hallockville Peconic Bay AACA Car Show
    Oct 06 2011

    Highlights from the 2011 Hallockville Peconic Bay AACA Car Show

    The 2011 Hallockville Peconic Bay ACCA Car Show was great fun with the Black Beast making an appearance for the third consecutive year. Overall, more than 50 drivers and mechanicians enjoyed the Black Beast including several brave people who went for a lap on the Hallockville track. Some highlights: (0 comments)


  • Oct 05 2011

    A Tampa Bay Automobile Museum Challenge: Help Identify This Front Wheel Drive Racer

    The Tampa Bay AutomobileMuseum has a challenge for VanderbiltCupRaces.com viewers concerning a recently purchased front wheel drive racer. Here are clues from Olivier Cerf: (3 comments)


  • Oct 04 2011

    Highlights from the 2011 Bridgehampton Poker Rally

    The 2011 Bridgehampton Poker Rally was a roaring success. Some highlights: (1 comments)


  • Oct 03 2011

    The 2011 AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania

    It's that time of year again- Hershey! The largest automotive flea market and show in the world officially opens in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Thursday and runs through Saturday. Here are relevant links and several recommended events: (1 comments)


  • Sep 30 2011

    Highlights and Archives for VanderbiltCupRaces.com- September 2011

    September 2011 Summary A total of 5,395 unique visitors viewed the website in September 2011 (an average of 180 visitors per day and 4.4 pages per visit) , a 17% increase over September 2010. For the first three-quarters of 2011, a total of 48,885 unique daily viewers have visited VanderbiltCupRaces.com, a daily average of 179 and a 36% increase over YTD 2010 and a 118% increase over YTD 2009. Thanks for stopping by!… (0 comments)


  • Sep 30 2011

    Long Island Automotive Event Update: Events, Updates & Recent Comments-Saturday, October 1, 2011

    Latest Long Island automotive events, updates and recent comments on VanderbiltCupRaces.com: (0 comments)




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Apr 15 2026 Thank you Ariejan! Better late than never! You’re information also aligns with Alice being a woman of means at that time and…

Apr 15 2026 Sorry for the late reply. The car is a 1908 Pope-Hartford, presumably the 30hp model M. The date of the car supports the 1908…

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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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