Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Dec 10 2021
Video of the week: The Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club in Manhasset

As a follow-up to a recent Al Velocci comment linking William J. Levitt to the Vanderbilts, here is a YouTube and information on the Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club in Manhasset. (3 comments)

Dec 08 2021
Photos of the day: Tucker 1044 at the opening of the Savoy Automobile Museum and a Family Feud “Tucker versus Alcos”

Two wonderful photos of the day. (2 comments)

Dec 07 2021
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Vanderbilt Cup Race Illustrations of “The NY World” - “DANGER”

The "New York World" portrayed the dangers of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race course through illustrations based on actual mishaps that occurred during practice runs and the American Elimination Trial on Sept. 22. (2 comments)

Dec 06 2021
Update: Mystery Foto #49 Solved: A 1947 Aerial of Levittown and William J. Levitt

Frank Femenias challenged you to solve this weekend's composite Mystery Foto. (30 comments)

Dec 04 2021
Walking the “reconstructed” Motor Parkway from Springfield Boulevard to Winchester Boulevard in Queens

It was a beautiful day to take a walk on one of my favorite sections of the Motor Parkway. Here are views of the "reconstructed" road and four of the new historic markers. (16 comments)

Dec 04 2021
Video of the Week: Hear the Challenger III roar for the first time in over 30 years

Rob Ida has forwarded this 23-second video turning the key on the restored engine of the 1962 Holman & Moody Challenger III. (1 comments)

Dec 01 2021
A Preview Look: Tucker 1044 on display one week before the opening of the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia

Here is an sneak preview of Tucker 1044 on display at the new Savoy Automobile Museum. It is an honor for the Tucker 1004 team to participate in the opening of this spectacular museum. (4 comments)

Nov 30 2021
Greg O’s Garage and Kleiner’s Korner look at Jericho Turnpike Then & Now

Another peek into the history of Jericho Turnpike at the Start/Finish line of the 1904 & 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races (14 comments)

Nov 29 2021
Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Willie K. getting ready to race at the Eagle Rock Hill Climb on November 24, 1904

Did you identify this holiday Friday Mystery Photo? (3 comments)

Nov 27 2021
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race

I recently purchased an unknown family's scrapbook of 250 photos taken from 1905 to 1914. Highlight are these previously never published 12 photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race. (9 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.