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  • In Search of Driver/Mechanician Charles Burman Updated: 10/30/2019
    Apr 23 2016

    In Search of Driver/Mechanician Charles Burman Updated: 10/30/2019

    Charles M. Illgen is looking for assistance in assembling information on his relative Charles Burman, who worked with Vanderbilt Cup Racer Joe Tracy and set speed records and perfect Glidden scores in Peerless automobiles from 1905 to 1908. (6 comments)


  • Motorcycles of the Vanderbilt Cup Races Updated: 4/28/2016
    Apr 20 2016

    Motorcycles of the Vanderbilt Cup Races Updated: 4/28/2016

    In the April 9, 2016 post Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race, eagle eye Ted noticed the three motorcycles along side the official's stand/press box and was looking for details about them. (7 comments)


  • The 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car a Showstopper at the 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Car Show
    Apr 19 2016

    The 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car a Showstopper at the 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Car Show

    Another wonderful car show was held last Sunday at St. Patrick's School in Smithtown- over 300 cars on display, thousands of spectators, beautiful weather and loads of fun. (3 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #16 Solved: Two Winning Racers at the Plainview Road Curve in Bethpage
    Apr 18 2016

    Mystery Foto #16 Solved: Two Winning Racers at the Plainview Road Curve in Bethpage

    This weekend's Mystery Foto documented an exciting battle between two winning racers. (15 comments)


  • From the Garden City Archives: Building the Bridges of the Long Island Motor Parkway
    Apr 16 2016

    From the Garden City Archives: Building the Bridges of the Long Island Motor Parkway

    The building of the Motor Parkway was well documented by photographers throughout the summer of 1908. The best compilation of these construction photos was found in a scrapbook Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway. (2 comments)


  • The Motor Parkway Toll Collection Structures: #17 The Brentwood Lodge at Commack Spur Road
    Apr 13 2016

    The Motor Parkway Toll Collection Structures: #17 The Brentwood Lodge at Commack Spur Road

    Going west to east, the 17th Motor Parkway toll collection structure was the Brentwood Lodge at Commack Spur Road (today Harned Road) located in Commack. (4 comments)


  • The 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car is the “Poster Car” for Three Long Island Car Shows
    Apr 12 2016

    The 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car is the “Poster Car” for Three Long Island Car Shows

    Three Long Island automobile shows have selected the 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car as their "poster car". (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
    Apr 11 2016

    Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club

    Frank Femenias found this rare Mystery Foto of the Long Island Aviation Country Club located in Hicksville (now Levittown). (18 comments)


  • Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
    Apr 09 2016

    Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race

    Brandon Sails, Art Director for the Saratoga Automobile Museum, has forwarded these previously unpublished photos of the Alco Black Beast during the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The photos are courtesy of the Alco Historical & Technical Society. (12 comments)


  • Thursday’s Presentation:“My Hunt for the Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Long Island Motor Parkway”
    Apr 06 2016

    Thursday’s Presentation:“My Hunt for the Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Long Island Motor Parkway”

    Tomorrow night beginning at 8:00 PM, I will be introducing a new presentation "My Hunt for the Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Long Island Motor Parkway" as part of the Greater New York Region AACA meeting at the Williston Park American Legion Hall at 730 Willis Avenue. All are welcome to attend. (2 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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