Vanderbilt Cup Races

May 18 2011
Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society

Despite the never-ending rainstorm, a total of 22 people last night attended the second meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society at the Bonwit Inn in Commack. Among the topics discussed were: (2 comments)

May 17 2011
Census of Existing Motor Parkway License Plates

Kayrn R: "How many Long Island Motor Parkway license plates are currently known to be in circulation? (0 comments)

May 16 2011
News Clip “The Beast is Back”

An excellent news feature was produced today by reporter Greg Cergol and video journalist John Albertson on the restored Alco Black Beast and its upcoming trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (0 comments)

May 14 2011
A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Last Wednesday, Ray Jacobs passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Ray was dedicated to Roslyn as a resident, professional photographer and an active member of the Roslyn Landmark Society. Today's post is a tribute to Ray's memory. (9 comments)

May 13 2011
This Weekend’s Eight Featured Long Island Automotive Events

It should be a busy weekend on Long Island with eight cars shows. The Alco Black Beast remains in the shop preparing for a special upcoming event. (0 comments)

May 12 2011
100th Anniversary Indy 500 Article “Homecoming: The Marques of 1911”

A rich century of automotive heritage will be honored this Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Celebration of Automobiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The official program for the event has been published including an article "Homecoming: The Marques of 1911" written by Indy historian Donald Davidson. (0 comments)

May 11 2011
Art Kleiner’s Exploration #3: The Motor Parkway West of Bagatelle Road in Wheatley Heights

As noted last week, Art Kleiner is one of the current bravest explorers of the Long Island Motor Parkway. There is not a forest, thorn patch or hill that will stop Art from finding remnants of the Motor Parkway. Here are his recent findings from trips west of Bagatelle Road in the area known as Dix Hills, Melville, Half-Hollow Hills and Wheatley Hills depending on your map. (0 comments)

May 10 2011
Elsie Janis and The Broadway Show “The Vanderbilt Cup”

Tyler: "I was wondering what info you had about Elsie Janis in The Vanderbilt Cup (1906). She was from Columbus, Ohio and I am too and I am interested in automotive history and Columbus history. Any info would be great! Thank you so much!" (4 comments)

May 09 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Courtesy of Roger White, Associate Curator, Division of Work and Industry for the Smithsonian Institution, yesterday I received a special birthday gift- a visit to see the Vanderbilt Cup trophy. Stephanie Gress, Director of Curatorial Affairs of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, Roz Kroplick and I took a special trip to the Smithsonian storage facilities in Maryland. I am pleased to report the Cup is in wonderful condition: (11 comments)

May 07 2011
“The Black Beast” in the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Official Program

The 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Official Program is now on sale nationwide. The 2011 Program features multiple, fold-out covers, a special autograph pull-out, numerous feature stories, driver bios, statistics, event and Indianapolis Motor Speedway fan information. (0 comments)