Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog

Nov 23 2021
“1948 Tucker Torpedo-The Car of Tomorrow-Today” by Ken Gross

Ken Gross wrote this article for the 2021 program guide of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. (1 comments)

Nov 22 2021
Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Willie K in his Vigilant Fire Company uniform at Deepdale (Circa 1905-1906)

Art Kleiner challenged to solve this weekend's Mystery Moustache. (6 comments)

Nov 20 2021
Highlights from the Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island’s Mustang Car Show at the Vanderbilt Museum

On November 7th, over 100 Mustangs entertained a wonderful crowd at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum at Centerport. The 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car received honors from the Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island and a Recognition Award from John Clor of Ford Performance. (0 comments)

Nov 19 2021
East to West Classic Cars 1st Annual Toys for Tots Run on Saturday

Only one automotive event this weekend. (0 comments)

Nov 18 2021
Restoration Update: 1962 Holman Moody Challenger nearing completion

Rob Ida provided a Challenger III progress report on his Facebook page. (0 comments)

Nov 16 2021
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Vanderbilt Cup Race Illustrations of “The NY World” - Louis Wagner

Artist Robert Edgren and "The NY World" many times portrayed the drivers of the 1906 race in a humorous manner - here is their portrayal of winning driver Louis Wagner. (0 comments)

Nov 15 2021
Mystery Foto #46 Solved: The 1904 press box/officials’ stand on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury

Greg O. challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (8 comments)

Nov 13 2021
1937 Vanderbilt Race: 7-Minute documentation of this historic Long Island race

This 7-minute film of the 1937 Vanderbilt Cup Race held at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, New York is the longest documentation of this historic race. (0 comments)

Nov 12 2021
Test drive the Mercedes EQ this Sunday

Upcoming automotive events this weekend. (6 comments)

Nov 11 2021
Queens Motor Parkway Renovation Update: Oldest road in country to be as good as new

Ellen Rondot and Syd lefkoe in 2020 forwarded an article documenting how New York City Parks and Queens County respect and preserve history. Here are photos forwarded from several LIMPERS providing an update. (6 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.