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  • Mystery Foto #27 Solved: Drivers and Mechanicians of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race & Sweepstakes
    Jul 04 2016

    Mystery Foto #27 Solved: Drivers and Mechanicians of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race & Sweepstakes

    In a special Holiday Weekend Mystery Foto(s), these 13 images of drivers and mechanicians of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race and Sweepstakes were from the National Automotive Collection of the Detroit Public Library. (3 comments)


  • Henry Austin Clark Jr. and his 1911 Mercer 35R Raceabout
    Jul 02 2016

    Henry Austin Clark Jr. and his 1911 Mercer 35R Raceabout

    Last month, I had the opportunity to discuss Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s 1911 Mercer Type 35R Racebaout with his son Hal Clark. Hal recommended posting this 2014 YouTube video. (4 comments)


  • June 2016 Events in Review: Mustang III, Alco Black Beast, Chrysler’s Chrysler and Presentations
    Jul 01 2016

    June 2016 Events in Review: Mustang III, Alco Black Beast, Chrysler’s Chrysler and Presentations

    Here are June highlights from three car shows and two presentations. (0 comments)


  • The Artwork of Gregg Merksamer:Chrysler’s Chrysler & Mustang III at the Greenwich Concours 2012-2016
    Jun 29 2016

    The Artwork of Gregg Merksamer:Chrysler’s Chrysler & Mustang III at the Greenwich Concours 2012-2016

    Author and photographer Gregg Merkshamer has forwarded some of his favorite photos of the Chrysler's Chrysler and the Mustang III Concept Show Car taken at the Greenwich Concours D'Elegance from 2012 to 2014. (2 comments)


  • The Helck Family Memoirs: 1973 Newsday “What Ever Became of the Vanderbilt Parkway?” Updated 7/14/16
    Jun 28 2016

    The Helck Family Memoirs: 1973 Newsday “What Ever Became of the Vanderbilt Parkway?” Updated 7/14/16

    Jerry Helck has forwarded this April 15, 1973 Newsday article from the collection of the Helck Family Library. Updated: June 30, 2016 (24 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #26 Solved: A Unique View of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Grandstand
    Jun 27 2016

    Mystery Foto #26 Solved: A Unique View of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Grandstand

    This weekend's Mystery Friday Foto was an image of a Vanderbilt Cup Race grandstand. (6 comments)


  • Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” XI: Old Bethpage Bridge
    Jun 22 2016

    Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” XI: Old Bethpage Bridge

    On April 4, 2015, Dave Russo and his 10-year old son Sam experienced a one-day 38-mile bike tour on the Long Island Motor Parkway. In the 11th post of this series, Sammy and Dave continued their exploration in the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. (2 comments)


  • Translation: December 1906 Les Sports Modernes: The Vanderbilt Cup in America
    Jun 21 2016

    Translation: December 1906 Les Sports Modernes: The Vanderbilt Cup in America

    Professor Pau Medrano Bigas, Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Barcelona, has forwarded an article on the Vanderbilt Cup Race from a December 1906 French magazine Les Sportes Modernes. Sam Berliner III has provided its English translation. (2 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #25 Solved: The #31 Falcar Driven by Hughie Hughes at the 1910 Savannah Challenge Race
    Jun 20 2016

    Mystery Foto #25 Solved: The #31 Falcar Driven by Hughie Hughes at the 1910 Savannah Challenge Race

    Chuck Rudy Jr. needed your help to solve this weekend's very challenging Mystery Foto. (4 comments)


  • A Very Special Hamptons Evening  and Tribute to Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
    Jun 18 2016

    A Very Special Hamptons Evening and Tribute to Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

    Over 100 people came out to pay tribute to Henry Austin Clark, Jr. and the Long Island Automotive Museum last Thursday in Southampton. The capacity crowd included members of the Clark family, friends, former museum employees and fans of Long Island automobile history. (4 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.

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