• Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
    Dec 23 2010

    Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

    The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up approximately one-third of the spectators. In the custom of the day, the women wore their finest clothes to great public events including the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Here are several… (0 comments)


  • Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part II: From Dream to Reality”
    Dec 22 2010

    Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part II: From Dream to Reality”

    Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)


  • Bethpage Plainview Road Curve on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course
    Dec 21 2010

    Bethpage Plainview Road Curve on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

    Harley: "I know there was a very sharp curve north right at Route 135, which then heads north before appearing to cross to Bethpage Park. When I saw it 20 years ago, it appeared to be banked. Sincere thanks for your labor of love on the Parkway." (0 comments)


  • Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part I: Who was Vanderbilt?”
    Dec 20 2010

    Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part I: Who was Vanderbilt?”

    Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: (0 comments)


  • The Bethpage Challenge Part IV: A Few More Gems From Deadman’s Curve
    Dec 18 2010

    The Bethpage Challenge Part IV: A Few More Gems From Deadman’s Curve

    Over the last three days, the location of the second Bethpage Deadman's Curve was documented as being north of Central Avenue on the Stymus property. A closer look at the photos and documents reveals a few more new and old gems: (4 comments)


  • The Bethpage Challenge Part III: The Second Deadman’s Curve
    Dec 17 2010

    The Bethpage Challenge Part III: The Second Deadman’s Curve

    After exploring aerials, maps, surveys and construction photos of the Central Avenue/LIRR Motor Parkway Bridge over the last two days, Part III of "The Bethpage Challenge" will provide evidence of the location of the "Dead Man's Curve" shown in this postcard. . (0 comments)


  • The Bethpage Challenge Part II: Building the Central Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge
    Dec 16 2010

    The Bethpage Challenge Part II: Building the Central Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge

    Part II of "The Bethpage Challenge: Documenting the Second Deadman's Curve" features photos of the construction of the Central Avenue/LIRR Bridge located in Bethpage (then Central Park). Because this bridge was the largest on the Motor Parkway and was used for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, it was well-documented by photographers. The following rarely seen photos are courtesy of the Garden City Archives. Reference points have been noted to match common areas in the photos. (4 comments)


  • The Bethpage Challenge Part I: Documenting the Second Deadman’s Curve
    Dec 14 2010

    The Bethpage Challenge Part I: Documenting the Second Deadman’s Curve

    One of my favorite Motor Parkway images is this 1909 colored postcard of a race car practicing on "Dead Man's Curve" for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race. For years,most LIMPers and I believed the postcard depicted the almost 90 degree curve near North Hermann Road. But, I am convinced that the "Deadman's Curve" in this postcard was north of Central Avenue in Bethpage, then called Central Park. Over the next several days, I will document this second "Deadman's Curve". Today, supporting information… (0 comments)


  • Old Bethpage Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge to Receive a Cleaning
    Dec 14 2010

    Old Bethpage Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge to Receive a Cleaning

    Last week Charles Muller commented on VanderbiltCupRaces.com that "the bridge in Bethpage Restoration is now being used as a garbage dump for the private farm located there. They are knocking down the rails with their equipment". (3 comments)


  • New Series- Rare Images #1: Vanderbilt Cup Race Drivers and Mechanicians
    Dec 13 2010

    New Series- Rare Images #1: Vanderbilt Cup Race Drivers and Mechanicians

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com introduces today a new "Rare Images" series featuring rarely seen photos of Vanderbilt Cup Race personalities. We start off with this photo of Harry Grant and mechanician Frank Lee just prior to winning the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (3 comments)




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