Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dec 28 2010
Neighborhood Journal Film Series: Part IV: The Birth of the Motor Parkway

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: (0 comments)

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. (1 comments)

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: (0 comments)

Dec 24 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2011!

Happy holidays and a healthy and joyful 2011 ! (0 comments)

Dec 23 2010
Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races

The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up approximately one-third of the spectators. In the custom of the day, the women wore their finest clothes to great public events including the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Here are several… (0 comments)

Dec 22 2010
Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part II: From Dream to Reality”

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: (0 comments)

Dec 21 2010
Bethpage Plainview Road Curve on the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course

Harley: "I know there was a very sharp curve north right at Route 135, which then heads north before appearing to cross to Bethpage Park. When I saw it 20 years ago, it appeared to be banked. Sincere thanks for your labor of love on the Parkway." (0 comments)

Dec 20 2010
Cablevision’s Neighborhood Journal Film Series: “Part I: Who was Vanderbilt?”

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: (0 comments)

Dec 18 2010
The Bethpage Challenge Part IV: A Few More Gems From Deadman’s Curve

Over the last three days, the location of the second Bethpage Deadman's Curve was documented as being north of Central Avenue on the Stymus property. A closer look at the photos and documents reveals a few more new and old gems: (4 comments)

Dec 17 2010
The Bethpage Challenge Part III: The Second Deadman’s Curve

After exploring aerials, maps, surveys and construction photos of the Central Avenue/LIRR Motor Parkway Bridge over the last two days, Part III of "The Bethpage Challenge" will provide evidence of the location of the "Dead Man's Curve" shown in this postcard. . (0 comments)