Vanderbilt Cup Races

The MacKay family name was pronounced ‘MacKEE’. They were stock holders in the first telegraph line that crossed the Atlantic. His father, John was one of the Virginia City NV silver kings.

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

From Guy Frost:

“Ray will long be remembered through his photos. I hope the Bryant Library was the recipient of these.”

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Please! We’d all love to see the cup.
A reproduction existed here LI until the late 1960’s. This was awarded to the victor of annual runoffs held at the Bridgehampton circuit between the EMRA and SCCA clubs. I recall that the EMRA clubs usually won and may have been the owner/keeper of the cup. Perhaps a visit from the original cup can shake it loose from it’s unknown keeper for public enjoyment as a part of Vanderbilt’s contribution to motorsports on Long Island.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Howard,

Ray and I shared an interest in Panoramic Photography—- We both used identical Cirkut Cameras built around the time your Alco was built.  Over the last 25 years we got together often to take photos and just have fun.  Ray always had those wonderful stories to tell and you never left him without a smile.  He was just a great guy!

Good luck with the Alco at Indianapolis!!

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Howard,I worked with Roger White on another loan project for our museum and I have done appraisals on cars and artifacts for them. He is a great guy, he can get a loan approved with the proper , insurance , site security etc. It also helps if a Congressman or Senator writes a support letter. Jim

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Howard:
That would be terrific!  Please keep us posted.
All the best,
Tom

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

From Jack B:
“Howard- I was saddened to learn of Ray Jacobs death. He was a wonderful gentleman. I met him at his studio a few years ago to ask him of any details he remembered of a photograph he had taken about 50 years ago. At that time he talked about disposing of his collection of wonderful historic cameras. He was a giant in the field.”

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

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 Archives: Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

Howard,  I knew Ray for many years.  I used to bring, to his Roslyn Hts Studio, my old books and magazines and he would make blowup photos of the vintage mansion photos for my collection. He would always tell me stories of his travels in the world, with photos,  and his life as a boy.

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Very sweet.
(My mother was also born in 1919)

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

From Jerry R:
“Really great! Beautiful tribute to Ray..”

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Jim Barnes asked how did the Vanderbilt Cup get to D.C., Vanderbilt himself donated it to the Smithsonian in the early 1930’s. Can we get some of our elected representatives to petition the Smithsonian for permission to display the Cup some where on Long Island ? If security is an issue I’d settle for a location in the City. Al Velocci

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

The cup should come back to LI and be housed in the Vanderbilt Mansion.

How did it ever got to Wash DC anyway ????

How can it be transferred from a “storage” facility to a full time display ???

jim

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

RIP Ray, The depot hack may be one built in Huntington Station L.I.  It’s wood work looks like J.T Cantrell’s style. JtT was doing mostly Dodge Bros hacks in the early 1920s, but still a few Motel T for area Ford Dealers.

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Yes, let’s see the Vanderbilt Cup come back to Long Island for an exhibit, that would be absolutely wonderful.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Hi Steve:

Agree!!

Howard

From Update #3: Damage to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge

how sad that it got so bad before action was taken but better late then never. I remember that the bridge was considered an eyesore by many at the time of the Village Restoration. Considering the importance of the car in LI history a full restoration should be done and car clubs should consider this a holy site.

From Update #3: Damage to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge

Hi Walter:

Thanks!

Howard

From Archives: Harry Grant

I am sending a photo of Harry Grant in an ALCO at Dead Horse Hill Climb.

From Archives: Harry Grant

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From First Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society