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1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Apr 18 2011
Then & Now: The “Meadowbrook” Motor Parkway Bridge in East Meadow

One of the first bridges built by the Long Island Motor Parkway was captured in a 1939 aerial view in last Sunday's post. Here's a Then & Now of the curved "Meadowbrook Bridge" in East Meadow built for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race:

Apr 06 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Helps Solve an Old Oldsmobile Photo Mystery in the Lansing State Journal

Yesterday the Lansing State Journal published an article 'Old Oldsmobile photo leads owner on search for answers'. Barbara Wieland reported on a search for details on a vintage photo owned by an former Oldsmobile employee. After over 500 Lansing residents linked into VanderbiltCupRaces.com throughout the day, it was clear the answer was somewhere on this website. First, here's the article followed by the solution to this photo mystery.

Mar 14 2011
What A Difference a Century Makes: Statistics from 1910

This email was forwarded by David L. Levy of East Hills. The original author is unknown.

Feb 21 2011
Archives: Favorite Website: Vanderbilt Cup Races

Links to favorite websites related to the Vanderbilt Cup Races:

Feb 09 2011
The Vanderbilt Cup Race Courses (1904-1910)

The six Vanderbilt Cup Races from 1904 to 1910 were held on five different courses on Long Island. The last three races from 1908 to 1910 were partially held on the Long Island Motor Parkway.

Jan 12 2011
Update: The Alco Black Beast Racing History

Alco-6 Black Beast's major races included two Vanderbilt Cup Races, the first Indianapolis 500, two Elgin Trophy Races, and one American Grand Prize Race. Here's the updated racing record with new images:

Jan 11 2011
Driver Profile: Harry Grant -Winner of the 1909 & 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races

This is an updated profile of Harry Grant including several never before published photos:

Jan 03 2011
The Alco “Black Beast” at the 1911 “Greatest of Auto Shows”

From January 7th to 21st in 1911, the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers organized the "Greatest of Auto Shows" at Madison Square Garden located at 26th and Madison Avenue.

Dec 29 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part V: Racing Into History

Cablevision's Neighborhood Journal has developed a five-part film series on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. The producer and narrator of the film is Bob Klement who is interviewed by host Joanna Venditto. The five parts of the series are: