1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race
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Dec 15 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: A 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race Entry
Even though the Vanderbilt Cup Race was not held in 1907, manufacturers were busy planning their entries until the race was officially called off. Here is the story of the Dragon, a short lived auto manufacturer that had hoped to enter up to three cars in the race and Joe Tracy's involvement with the company. (8 comments)
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Oct 14 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 5 - A Proposed 2 Day 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race on LI
As late as September, 1907 proposals were being made to hold that year's Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island. The Metropolitan Automobile Association offered one such proposal. (3 comments)
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Sep 15 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 4 - Buffalo, NY Wants the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Part 4 of this series takes us back east to Buffalo, NY which after the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race decided to put a bid in for the following year's race. Thomas Flyer manufacturer, E. R. Thomas, supported the bid. All documentation from The Motor Way of October 25, 1906 except as noted. (5 comments)
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Aug 18 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 3 (updated) - More States Vying for the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race
As it became evident that Long Island might not host the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race several states tried to convince race officials of having it in their states. Colorado, Nevada and Missouri were three that made overtures besides New Jersey and California that were discussed in Parts 1 and 2. (1 comments)
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Jul 28 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 2 - California Wants the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race
While New Jersey made its case to host the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race automobile enthusiasts on the west coast also let race officials know of their interest. Los Angeles and San Francisco proposed holding the race in their cities and began the process of gaining government approval and deciding on a course. (1 comments)
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Jul 15 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: Part 1 - Where Will the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race be Held?
During the summer of 1907, Willie K. and the Vanderbilt Cup Commission had to decide if Long Island would once again be the venue for the Vanderbilt Cup Race. Several states made it be known that if not on Long Island, they would host the race. New Jersey was one such state. (4 comments)
