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  • Update Mystery Foto #27 Solved: Lindbergh Taking Off from Roosevelt Field on May 20, 1927
    Jul 06 2020

    Update Mystery Foto #27 Solved: Lindbergh Taking Off from Roosevelt Field on May 20, 1927

    Did you solve this holiday weekend's Mystery Foto? (23 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: The Vanderbilt Cup Garage
    Jul 04 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: The Vanderbilt Cup Garage

    As I've written in prior posts, the popularity of the Vanderbilt Cup Race was used by many businesses to promote their products and services. Three enterprising businessman went one step further, actually naming their business after the race. (1 comments)


  • Film of the Week-The Classic Races:The Vanderbilt Cup (1904-1960) and the 1966 Bridgehampton 200
    Jul 03 2020

    Film of the Week-The Classic Races:The Vanderbilt Cup (1904-1960) and the 1966 Bridgehampton 200

    In this 26-minute video posted on YouTube in 2015, Barnyard Studio Productions featured the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1960). (1 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Motorcycling on the Motor Parkway
    Jun 30 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Motorcycling on the Motor Parkway

    In the final edition of this series, part 4 provides information on the use of the Motor Parkway by motorcyclists, as either a race venue or a means of transportation. As indicated in prior blogs, motorcyclists were eventually banned from the parkway due to excessive accidents. Documentation is from "Motorcycle Illustrated" and "Bicycle World and Motorcycle Review" except where noted. (2 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #26 Partially Solved: Lewis Strang’s P46 Renault during the 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes
    Jun 29 2020

    Mystery Foto #26 Partially Solved: Lewis Strang’s P46 Renault during the 1908 Motor Parkway Sweepstakes

    Shawn Linn challenged you to identify this previously unpublished Mystery Foto. (19 comments)


  • Hemmings Classic Car: Racing in Riverhead-The Long Island Stock Chassis Competition of 1909
    Jun 27 2020

    Hemmings Classic Car: Racing in Riverhead-The Long Island Stock Chassis Competition of 1909

    My good friend and automotive historian Walt Gosden explored the 1909 Long Island Stock Chassis Derby in the August 2020 issue of Hemmings Classic Car. Walt also discovered what happened to Willie K's 90 HP Mercedes. (9 comments)


  • Update: Peter Helck’s 1921 Benz-Mercedes “Rabbit-the-First” Now Owned by Jay Leno
    Jun 26 2020

    Update: Peter Helck’s 1921 Benz-Mercedes “Rabbit-the-First” Now Owned by Jay Leno

    Tim Helck, the grandson of Peter Helck, has forwarded as recent Jay Leno's Garage YouTube on the 1981 Benz-Mercedes Rabbit-the-First once owned by Peter and now owned by Jay Leno. (14 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Motorcycle Races on the Motor Parkway
    Jun 24 2020

    Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 - Motorcycle Races on the Motor Parkway

    In addition to the Vanderbilt Cup Races, the Motor Parkway was used as a race venue by local motorcycling enthusiasts. Various clubs found the roadway to be an excellent choice as its length and not having grade crossings made it a suitable route. Documentation is from various issues of "Bicycle World and Motorcycle Review" between 1909 and 1911. (17 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #25 Currently Under Dispute: Joe Tracy Testing the Motor Parkway in September 1908
    Jun 22 2020

    Mystery Foto #25 Currently Under Dispute: Joe Tracy Testing the Motor Parkway in September 1908

    Kleiner's Kolumn (Art Kleiner) challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (4 comments)


  • Open Discussion: Powerhouse Road
    Jun 19 2020

    Open Discussion: Powerhouse Road

    As requested by Sam Berliner III and my favorite co-author Al Velocci, here is an open discussion on Powerhouse Road. (11 comments)




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Apr 15 2026 Thank you Ariejan! Better late than never! You’re information also aligns with Alice being a woman of means at that time and…

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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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