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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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Recent Comments
Hi Ken:
Thank goodness for the PS!!
Howard
From First Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Hi Russell:
The braces held canvass fenders when the Beast was not racing. The originals are long gone.
Howard
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
I noticed the front fender braces on the Beast. Do you have the originals, or are you having a set made? I know it might race without them,but perhaps they were removed beforehand. Just curiousity.
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
Howard,
I hope that you have a great run around the track in Indianapolis next week end and I am looking forward to seeing it on TV.
I was requested to ask you of the possibility of showing the “Beast” at the Hallockville Museum on Sat., June 18 as part of an event to celebrate the history of Sound Ave. This is to be a cooperative event by the North Fork Environmental Council and the Museum and will include a trolley tour on Sound Ave. hosted by Dr. Richard Wines, a well-respected local historian. I did explain that this would be somewhat of an imposition on you for such a short visit and demonstration. However, Bob Barauskas will be giving a brief presentation about the 1909 stock car race on Sound Ave. and the Beast would be a perfect example of the type of cars that ran.
Regards, George Bartunek
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
The beast is HOT! I’m listening carefully and it sounds ready than ever before. Please let me know when elbow grease is required at OBVR. Cheers
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
Howard-
Not too sure about the aconrym LIMP; but count me in, in any case. I
Ken Wiebke
From First Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Robert:
Danke schön!
Howard
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
Race viewing has certainly changed over the years. This type of crowd control is more like Rally spectating in Europe, which is not unlike the Vanderbilt Cup races, over public roads and the cars somewhat spaced out.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Krug's Hotel in Mineola During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
HelmUt? Dos es German? Great shots, Howard. But I kept waiting for you to really hit the loud pedal.
Thank goodness, summer has arrived…finally.
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
That should get you around the Indy track with no problems!
From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
Another great meeing !
Hopefully OBVR will be able to deliver on their promises of repairing the damage their people did to the LIMP bridge on their property and then we can start a process to see how it can be restored to its former state along with making a loop so antique cars can once more ride that portion of LIMP.
From Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
A sure sign of Spring. The Black Beast has awakened.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Krug's Hotel in Mineola During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
GREAT FILM, HOWARD !
I felt I was there across the street imagining those primative high displacement race cars flying by.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Krug's Hotel in Mineola During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
From James Elliot:
“I think it would be far more beneficial to have an exhibit of this cup on Long Island rather than in storage in Washington, DC. I also think it is important for the improved access to the cup which is an important link so much Long Island auto racing history.”
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today
I made a real effort to attend but after sitting in traffic/rain on Northern State Parkway for over 30 minutes and only going 5 miles got off and came home. The traffic advisory signs said delays were for the next dozen exits and I hadn’t gone beyond Roslyn Rd.! Sorry ! But I do have something I wanted to bring along for the group/Society which I will get to Howard.
From Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Hello the picture of this fire truck has alot of history. it was originally from Islip Terrace Fire Dept. Long Island. This what Islip Terrace 1st motorized apparatus. It was sold to sleepy hallow and then when sleepy hallow came time to retiring the fire engine Islip Terrace heard about it and purchased the unit back. This unit was fully restored and is still driven for parades and special events!! It can be viewed in our museum year around surrounded with historic pictures itfdhq.com
From Austin Clark Jr's Sandy Hollow Fire Department Badges
Hi-Ray was my dad’s (Jerome Rose) first cousin. He was a wonderful person, a wonderful photographer. I phoned him frequently from my home in Indiana. Also, when I came to NYC I saw Ray as much as I could. He was a dear relative and I know he’ll be missed by me and so many others.
Ray, I’ll miss you.
Your cousin-Johanna
From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)
Howard, This trophy is a work of art. It would be great if it came to Long Islan again. Joe(Motorpky)DeBono
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today
Hi Howard,
I think it’s a great idea to have the trophy on permanent display at the Vanderbilt Museum and perhaps they would loan it to you when you display the Alco 6.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today
If the Cup isn’t going to be on display at Smithsonian, it should be in New York State.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today
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