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  • Archives: VanderbiltCupRaces.com Highlights (2008-2014)
    Nov 30 2011

    Archives: VanderbiltCupRaces.com Highlights (2008-2014)

    Links related to Highlights on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: June 30, 2014): (0 comments)


  • Nov 30 2011

    Archives: Cars

    Links to related posts on Cars on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: February 1, 2012): (0 comments)


  • Nov 30 2011

    Archives: Courses and Crowds

    Links to related posts on the Vanderbilt Cup Race Courses on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: December 1, 2011): (0 comments)


  • The Dramatic Story of the Marmon Wasp During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap
    Nov 29 2011

    The Dramatic Story of the Marmon Wasp During the 2011 Indy 500 Parade Lap

    The parade lap of seven vintage cars prior to this year's Indy 500 Race was a thrill for everyone involved. However, only a few people know about the near-accident that almost occurred at the beginning of the parade lap. Let's start at the beginning: (2 comments)


  • Sportscardigest.com  Race Profile: “The Vanderbilt Cup, America’s First International Series”
    Nov 28 2011

    Sportscardigest.com Race Profile: “The Vanderbilt Cup, America’s First International Series”

    Art Evans has written a race profile in Sportscardigest.com on the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Here are highlights: (1 comments)


  • Film “The Greatest Vintage Automobile Event Ever Held on Long Island”
    Nov 26 2011

    Film “The Greatest Vintage Automobile Event Ever Held on Long Island”

    In my opinion, the greatest vintage automobile event ever held on Long Island occurred on October 9, 1954 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Vanderbilt Cup Race. The event was organized by Long Island Old Car Club and the Mineola Fair and Industrial Exposition. (10 comments)


  • VanderbiltCupRaces.com Updates and Comments- Saturday, November  26, 2011
    Nov 25 2011

    VanderbiltCupRaces.com Updates and Comments- Saturday, November 26, 2011

    Latest updates and comments on VanderbiltCupRaces.com: (0 comments)


  • Third Clean Up the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge Day Scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011
    Nov 25 2011

    Third Clean Up the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge Day Scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011

    Great progress is being made on the Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge. Let's continue the restoration! (2 comments)


  • A Vanderbilt Cup Race Physician and the Jericho Friends Meeting House
    Nov 23 2011

    A Vanderbilt Cup Race Physician and the Jericho Friends Meeting House

    It was a pleasure to be part of the outstanding team that presented to the Town of Oyster Bay Board to support the landmark designation of the historic Maine Maid Inn. The Jericho building was located on the courses for the 1905, 1906 and 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Races. (3 comments)


  • A 1931 Long Island Motor Parkway Plate Being Sold on Ebay
    Nov 22 2011

    A 1931 Long Island Motor Parkway Plate Being Sold on Ebay

    A current Ebay auction provides an opportunity to purchase one of the most treasured pieces of Vanderbilia- a Long Island Motor Parkway license plate. (0 comments)




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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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