Alco-6 Racer
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Jun 18 2009
Newsday- Alco In the Garage
Today's Newsday's "In the Garage" column by David Fluhrer features the Alco--6 Black Beast Racer. Highlights include:
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Jun 17 2009
Images from the 2009 Greenwich Concours
Several websites have posted images from the 2009 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance held on June 6-7, 2009. These two photos are courtesy of Ed Hyman and can found on the VSCCA website.
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Jun 15 2009
An Alco Racer and its Infamous Owner- Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
In addition to the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer, the American Locomotive Company built at least three other race cars including an Alco Racer owned by Grover Cleveland Bergdoll (1893-1966). In this photo taken by Nathan Lazarnick, Bergdoll appears to be working on the removable rim of his Alco.
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Jun 11 2009
Update on Second Annual Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours on Sunday, July 26th
The Second Annual Vanderbilt Autocross and Concours will once again be held at Roosevelt Field on Sunday, July 26th. The planned course is expected to be larger and even more exciting than 2008. The restored Alco-6 Black Beast Racer, winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races, will participate and run again on Long Island for the first time in 99 years. Here's the latest flyer from Executive Director Guy Frost. For more information, Guy can be reached at 1-516-621-2745.
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Jun 06 2009
Alco-6 Racer Captures a “Most Outstanding” Award at the Greenwich Concours D’Elegance
It was a wonderful time today at the Greenwich Concours. Thousands turned out to view over 150 spectacular American cars. It was a lot fun discussing the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer for six hours with so many people.
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May 30 2009
Experience the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer’s Road Test
On Friday, May 29, 2009, the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer was road tested for the first time since its return to the United States from Belgium on New Year's Day. Experience the excitement of riding in the 1909 Alco-6 Black Beast in this two-minute film.
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May 22 2009
Video: “Alco-6 Black Beast Restoration Update”
The restoration of the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer will be completed by the end of June. This one-minute film highlights the progress that has been made over the last three months. Hear the engine roar!
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May 15 2009
Film “The Inaugural Indy 500 Race”
In celebration of the Indianapolis 500 Race on Memorial Day, this film shows the first Indy 500 Race held on May 30, 1911. Highlights include:
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May 14 2009
Restoration Update: The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer
The restoration of the 1909 Alco-6 Black Beast Racer is nearly completed. The above photo was taken last Friday, May 8, 2009. The Alco-6 has been invited to the upcoming Greenwich Concours on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Come and celebrate its return to the United States for the first time in 15 years.
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Apr 28 2009
The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer in the First Indy 500
The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer participated in major automobile races throughout the United States from 1909 to 1911 including; two Vanderbilt Cup Races, the first Indy 500 Race, two Elgin Trophy Races, and one American Grand Prize Race. Until recently, the only Indy 500 image that I could find of the Alco was its arrival in Indianapolis. Widely distributed films of this race were of poor quality with the car #s unreadable.
