Vanderbilt Cup Races

Aug 24 2011
Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series: #5 Rocky Hill Road (Springfield Boulevard) Bridge

A total of 60 Motor Parkway bridges were built from 1908 to 1926 ...a pioneering concept to eliminate grade crossings for an automobile road. There are four types of Motor Parkway bridges; over crossroads (parkway bridges), under crossroads (highway bridges), over railroad tracks (railroad bridge) and, as part of right-of-way agreements, to connect farmlands (farmway bridges). This series will document these bridges beginning at the Western Terminus in Fresh Meadows, Queens to the Eastern… (0 comments)

Aug 23 2011
Willie K’s Cars: #5 The 90-HP Mercedes that Broke the One-Mile Land Speed Record in 1904

William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was among the first generation of people who grew up with the automobile. With his family’s fortune predicated on transportation perhaps it was inevitable that he was drawn to the latest innovation in machinery to transport goods and people from one place to another. Regardless, his fascination with the new mechanical marvels led him to some of his greatest adventures in a very adventurous life. Today's focus: The 90-HP Mercedes that he raced at the Ormond-Daytona… (0 comments)

Aug 22 2011
Highlights from the 2011 Vanderbilt Cup Region AACA Vanderbilt Museum Car Show

A wonderful time was had by all at the 2011 Vanderbilt Cup Region Vanderbilt Museum Car Show on Sunday at Centerport. Some highlights: (0 comments)

Aug 20 2011
1912 Vanderbilt Cup Race Pennant Sets New Ebay Record

The stock market may be going down, but the market for Vanderbilia appears to be heading up. Last week a 1912 Vanderbilt Cup Race pennant from the Milwaukee race sold for $5,209. This was a record Ebay price for any Vanderbilt Cup Race memorabilia. (0 comments)

Aug 19 2011
Ray Harroun: Winner of the 1911 Indy 500 and the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes

This Vanderbilt Cup Race driver profile focuses on Ray Harroun. Ray was the winner of the first Indy 500 Race driving a Marmon to victory in 1911. He also won the 1909 Wheatley Sweepstakes Race that was held in conjuction with the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race and finished 21st in a larger Marmon at the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (0 comments)

Aug 18 2011
Connecticut Humanities Council Article: “The Hardware City Could’ve Been the Motor City ”

The Connecticut Humanities Council has posted an article on the history of the Corbin Motor Vehicle Corporation which was based in Bristol, Connecticut. The company entered their Corbin Cannonball racer in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (0 comments)

Aug 17 2011
What Hampered the Marmon Wasp During 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap

The 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap was led by the historic 1911 Marmon Wasp, winner of the first Indy 500. Although successful in completing two parade laps, the Marmon had difficulties starting and running. The cause of the Wasp's problems was recently discussed on the Yahoo Racing History Board, along with a request for assistance. (4 comments)

Aug 15 2011
Willie K’s Cars: #4 1902 60-HP Mors Racing In Europe

William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was among the first generation of people who grew up with the automobile. With his family’s fortune predicated on transportation perhaps it was inevitable that he was drawn to the latest innovation in machinery to transport goods and people from one place to another. Regardless, his fascination with the new mechanical marvels led him to some of his greatest adventures in a very adventurous life. Today's focus: His 1902 Mors. (2 comments)

Aug 14 2011
Joe Dawson- Hero of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race & Winner of the Second Indy 500

Born in 1889 in Odon, Indiana, Joe Dawson competed in the the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race and three Indy 500 Races (1911, 1912 and 1914). Joe Dawson finished second in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race losing by only 25 seconds and won the 1912 Indy 500 Race. He was considered the hero of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race for stopping to check on the condition of an injured spectator during the race. (3 comments)

Aug 13 2011
Collectorsweekly.com Show & Tell: The Locomobile Vanderbilt Cup Race Poster

Last week Mark L. posted this request for information on Collectorsweekly.com Show & Tell and VanderbiltCupRaces.com . (2 comments)