Vanderbilt Cup Races

Apr 08 2014
Then & Now: Deadman’s Curve in Bethpage (1908-2014) Updated: April 8, 2014

This "Then & Now" provides an updated view of the most famous curve on the Long Island Motor Parkway- the first Deadman's Curve in Central Park (now Bethpage). Over the last several months, PSE&G has been trimming trees in the area. The "Now" photos are amazing! (7 comments)

Apr 07 2014
Mystery Foto #62 Solved: The Grand Central Parkway Bridge over the Motor Parkway in Queens

Frank Femenias forwarded another fun Mystery Foto. (12 comments)

Apr 05 2014
Vanderbilt Cup Race Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony to be Held on Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Floral Park Historical Society has announced an unveiling ceremony for a Vanderbilt Cup Race Historical Marker on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 12;00 pm to 2:30 pm. (4 comments)

Apr 02 2014
Presentation: “Chrysler’s Chrysler: History, Discovery and Restoration”, Malverne, NY

The saga of "Chrysler's Chrysler" will be highlighted at the Thursday, April 3, 2014 Meeting of Greater New York AACA at the American Legion Hall, 240 Franklin Avenue in Malverne. (3 comments)

Apr 01 2014
Video: “The Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Black Beast”

The recent AmeriCarna "Vanderbilt Cup" episode focused on the six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island and the Vanderbilt Cup trophy.This nine minute segment features a summary of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Alco Black Beast. (2 comments)

Mar 31 2014
Mystery Foto #61 Solved: The Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Central Park (Bethpage)

Frank Femenias forwarded this challenging Mystery Foto of a Motor Parkway Bridge under construction. (12 comments)

Mar 29 2014
Rare Vanderbilia Unveiled at Huntington Motor Parkway Lunch & Learn

Last Thursday, Bruce Adams presented a wonderful "Lunch & Learn" on the Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Races at the Huntington's Historical Society. At the crowded presentation, Society member Harry Bell surprised Bruce and the audience with a display of his treasure trove of racing memorabilia. (4 comments)

Mar 26 2014
Vanderbilia Postcard Series #4: The Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma

The fourth Vanderbilia postcard series features Pettit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma, located at the eastern terminus of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)

Mar 25 2014
Images of Automobile Designer/Driver Lee Frayer For His Family

From Bud Frayer Abraham: "I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for your enthusiastic and knowledgeable participation in the AmeriCarna episode about the Vanderbilt Cup and the Black Beast race car. A very distant relative of mine, Lee Frayer, raced in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup and the 1911 Indianapolis 500. It was very interesting to hear about the history of the Vanderbilt Cup and to actually see the cup later in the episode." (1 comments)

Mar 24 2014
Mystery Foto #60 Solved :Motor Parkway Near Round Swamp Road in Bethpage, Old Bethpage & Farmingdale

This week's Mystery Foto was beautiful1935 Fairchild aerial of the Long Island Motor Parkway near Round Swamp Road. (15 comments)