Vanderbilt Cup Races

Wonderful.

From Film "The Black Beast in the Finale of "Men Who Built America"

This was a thrill !!  Loved watching and taking photos as the “parade of autos” came through the park and again down Motor Pkwy hill in Ronkonkoma. Our daughter Jennifer is in love with the Black Beast . My husband Steve rode in one of the cars and was beyond happy. Thank you to all who participated in this very special experience.

From Video "The Black Beast Takes a "Sunday Drive" on the Queens "Motor Parkway" Greenway

I remember this bridge well. As a child, in the 80,s I would frequently visit this structure as well as “Dead Man’s Curve” In my hometown of Bethpage. t was so strange to see it in the middle of a wooded section of the park. I later worked at the OBVR and became more interested in the parkway. It was from the many visitors here “hunting” for clues that I figured out the purpose of the bridge. I am happy to see that 25+ years later the Parkway is finally getting more recognition! I was sad when I went back to this site in the 90,s to find they had removed a piece of the parkway history.

From Then & Now: The Botto Farmway Bridge in Bethpage State Park

Thanks for sharing Howard!  And thanks for taking a dive for the sake of historical accuracy.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Petra Hoebel (Line Producer “Men Who Built America”):

The race looked so good. You were amazing 😊

From Film "The Black Beast in the Finale of "Men Who Built America"

I never knew about the 1960 Roosevelt Raceway races.  If anyone has more information, programs or posters, I’d love to see them.
Thank you, Tom Cotter

From The 1960 Cornelius Vanderbilt Cup Race at Roosevelt Raceway, Westbury, NY

Syd:

It was wonderful!!!

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Erin:

I love this series! 😊

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Jan, that was me! The segment was filmed at Old Bethpage Village Restoration in July 2012.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Jan:

Was that you driving?  Where was the shoot.  Can I believe all that Rockefeller, Morgan, Carnegie stuff?

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Good thing you didn’t change history, Howard.  Otherwise, the Suzuki company might still be making cars for US consumption. Phew!  Good work slowing down.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Gorden:

thank you i enjoyed so much and love this channel also this was the channel that predicted our weather patterns that we see today

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Lois:

We loved watching you on TV!! You are a star!! Remind me to get your autograph! I

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Cindy:

The Beast is so much better looking than Henry’s car! LOL! You look AWESOME! You did a superb job!

Can I have your autograph? (lol!)

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Hi Howard,
Just finished watching “The Men Who Built America”. You and the Black Beast gave a wonderful performance. Who do I see about EMMY nominations? I can’t believe they didn’t make you cover up “Bete Noir” on the side of the car. Great job!

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Florence:

Hi Howard,
Just saw you on TV in “The Men Who Built America”. I would ask for your autograph but I have it in one of the books you wrote. Congrats.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Robert R:

Howard:  What marvelous images.  Really some great shots that can be hung on a wall.

I’ll be watching.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

My son Gram says he will never tire of hearing the beast bellow no matter what the speed!

From Video "The Black Beast Takes a "Sunday Drive" on the Queens "Motor Parkway" Greenway

What a fantastic experience Howard!  The level of enjoyment you must feel from owning the Black Beast has to be growing every day!  GREAT photos of you in the car and standing by it in period garb. Wonderful stuff!  And the series is wonderful too!  Keep your speed up!

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

That stroll through the LIMP with the Black Beast was totally cool! minus the peds and GCP. Riding over Wheeler brought me back 100 even though I’m only 50. I wish I was there.

From Video "The Black Beast Takes a "Sunday Drive" on the Queens "Motor Parkway" Greenway