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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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It looks like where the Motor Parkway north/northeast bound crossed over the original NStatePkwy and then made a sharp right turn to head east. So, to the left would have been the Vanderbilt Lake Success Estate. But the golf course - not the one further east, which I think still exists on the north service rd of the LIE, might have been the Lake Success Country Club. However, the Lake Success Golf Club that I remember from driving past it on the LIE for more than 40+ yrs was, and still is, further north and between the NSP and the LIE. So, I don’t know what golf course is shown at the bottom of the aerial photo.
From Mystery Friday Foto #44 Solved: A Lake Success Aerial
Amazing post Art!
From Kleiner's Korner: A 1934 New York Times Interview with Willie K.
The photographer was over Lake Success looking approximately northeast. The LIMP enters the photo on the right about 2/3 of the way down from the top, then curves to the right through the upper center emerging from the tree line with the Links Golf Club adjoining the left side of the right-of-way. Other roads include Marcus Avenue, Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park Road, Shelter Rock Road, and I. U. Willetts Road/Old Westbury Road/Powerhouse Road. Other structures include bridges over Marcus Avenue, Lakeville Road, NHP Road, Smith Farmway Bridge, the Deepdale Estate, and the Great Neck Lodge. In addition to The Links, there is the Glen Oaks Country Club in the foreground. I’m guessing the date around 1929 since the LIMP Queens extension appears complete yet there is no evidence of construction starting on the Northern State Parkway.
From Mystery Friday Foto #44 Solved: A Lake Success Aerial
Al, those old headlights at the time produced inadequate visibility on the dark parkway. I read the racers encountered a lot of cricket noise while staging at the 1909 start line
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Greg, A.I. I agree with those that said A.I. did not do a good job with the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Some of the autos are single seaters, at least one two seater has a driver only and what’s with those autos with headlights ? Wait, I remember, those race cars were practicing for the 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race which was going to be run at night.
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Howard,
What a great achievement and congratulations to you and the team..
Regards, Mark Thomas
From Hemmings Motor News November 2024: The Misselwood Concours d'Elegance- A Tucker takes top honors in this impressive show by the sea
Although cool images indeed, they will be misleading worldwide through the internet. There’s simpler ways to find the real truth
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
One more article about Gustave.
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer
Thomas #4
Gustave Caillois - an interesting Frenchman who said he didn’t want to finish 1st (he ultimately didn’t even finish) and who used a “dog cutter” to eliminate animals who wandered on the race course.
1906 American Elimination Trial
Finished 7th. Retired with magneto problems on lap 6.
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer
Can’t wait for the movies, all different angle’s, all the old drivers, winners, pomp and circumstance. Please submit all of everybody’s historical records, videos and show us these darn races “we” never got to see. This is going to be great!
P.S. I’m not excited at all.
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Headlights???
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Interesting stuff… the cars seem too low, Some of the tires too fat. Some of the cars are lacking a mecanician. And the helmets?????? AI can be fooled I believe.
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Better than most AI I’ve seen Most of it is pretty bad JeRita
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Interesting content and great photos.
From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?
Have been to Howard’s Garage to see his car collection a couple of times.
I really enjoyed watching both episodes of Guy’s with Rides.
Howard has an amazing collection of automobiles and we are very fortunate that he shares it with us, at open house’s, car shows and online.
Howard tells the story about each car in his collection.
Well done videos, worth watching.
From ‘Guys With Rides’ YouTube Channel Interviews Howard Kroplick About His Car Collection Part 2
The Frontenac team had teething problems in 1916 with the brand new cars, but won a number of races from 1917-1919. Sadly the 500 was cancelled in ‘17 & “18.
From Mystery Friday Foto #41 Solved: Louis Chevrolet at Indy
That’s the #4 Thomas Racer with Gustave Caillois driving and Marcel Pouxe as the mechanician. They participated in the 1906 American Elimination Trial placing 7th having left the race during lap 6 with magneto problems. Consequentially, they did not qualify to enter the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. In the photo, it looks like they have just arrived at the garage behind Krug’s Hotel in Mineola which was the Thomas headquarters that year.
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer
THE RACER WAS A THOMAS AUTOMOBILE
THE DRIVER WAS GUSTAVE CAILLOIS
THE RACE WAS THE 1906 AMERICAN ELIMINATION TRIAL
THE CAR AND DRIVER RETIRED ON THE 6TH LAP WITH MAGNETO PROBLEMS
From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer
I would like to know if Jack Greenland’s 1929 Model A Ford Town Car is still exists and being driven these days. I would also like to know exactly where the car is now. If anyone knows this information I would much appreciate it. I had the privilege to ride in this car when I was a young boy and also helped Jack in maintaining the vehicle by checking fluids and polishing before a parade or show.
From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum: Ford Town Cars
Thank you, I appreciate it! But unfortunately that must be for desktop computer only, as when I click the link it takes me to Nassau county parcel information with no ability to click on anything to change the view. Damn iPhone!!
From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway
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