Alco-6 Racer
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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.
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Dec 27 2010
The Automobile Quarterly 1976 Calendar Car: The Alco “Black Beast”
Twenty-four years ago, Automobile Quarterly issued a calendar of historic vintage automobiles.
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Dec 25 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part III: Early Races, Early Cars
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:
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Dec 08 2010
The Three Alco Racers at the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race
The 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race was the only major race in which American Locomotive Company supplied entries besides the Black Beast. The three Alcos in the race were serviced by a team of 12 drivers, mechanicians and mechanics. As captured in this photo provided by Lee Ferbin of Springfield , Missouri, Harry Grant can be seen in the middle with his hands folded. His mechanician George Babcock was to his right. Frank Lee was standing to the far right wearing an Alco sweater and mechanic…
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Dec 07 2010
Harry Grant Describes His Last Great Race with the Alco Black Beast
Harry Grant's last great race in the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer's was the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race held on the Illinois course. Driver Harry Grant was shown here with his mechanician George Babcock prior to a practice run. This was the only major race in which mechanican Frank Lee did not ride with Grant. The reason was simple: Lee also drove another Alco in the race-one of three Alco racers in the Elgin.
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Nov 26 2010
The Alco Black Beast: 2010 Smiles and Thumbs-Up
Over 1,000 men, women and children sat in the Alco Black Beast in 25 automotive events held this year on Long Island, Connecticut and Upstate New York. Here are some of my favorite smiles and thumb-ups:
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Nov 12 2010
News and Article “The Black Beast- A Vintage Warrior Returns Home”
Yesterday, the Riverhead Town Board cancelled the Riverhead Resorts "Ski Mountain" project. Details are below with an opportunity to vote for a motorsports complex for the property.
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Oct 30 2010
National Speed Sports News “Black Beast Is Among Last Of A Unique Era of Racers”
In the October 27, 2010 issue of National Speed Sports News magazine, an article by Ron Hedger Black Beast Is Among Last of A Unique Era of Racers" provides a summary of the Alco Black Beast.
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Oct 25 2010
Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast
The fun continued on the second day of the Vanderbilt Race Centennial Celebration at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in East Garden City last Sunday. Here are the highlights:
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Oct 21 2010
In Search of Alcos: #3 Manny Souza’s 1908 Alco Touring Car
My visit and presentation at Cape Cod's Heritage Museums & Gardens were memorable. The automobile museum and the current "American Speed" exhibit are spectacular. Some highlights:
