Vanderbilt Cup Races

Does the current motor parkway end in the same spot the original did?  That is, if I drive east on it today, when I get to Rosevale Ave - the end of the road - would I be looking straight ahead at where the Petit Trianon was located, or would the original parkway have ended further north or south?

From From the Ron Ridolph Collection: The Annex to the Petit Trianon Inn

Hi Mark and Andy:

I have made a request to The Henry Ford to show the entire ten-minute film.

Anyone who wishes to voice an opinion concerning the Calverton property should participate in this Long Island Business News poll:

http://libn.com/blog/2010/11/12/town-pulls-plug-on-riverhead-resorts/

Enjoy,

Howard

From 1997 Exhibit and Film "Old 16- An American Legend"

I too would love to watch the whole film.  What a great way to commemorate Long Island’s heritage in motorsports.  Now if we could just get a road racing circuit built on the Calverton property we could bring our history full circle!  Actually, let’s not make that a circle, lets make it a road course!  😊

From 1997 Exhibit and Film "Old 16- An American Legend"

Hi Howard.

Where could I find the complete film?

From 1997 Exhibit and Film "Old 16- An American Legend"

The photos of Spinney Hill are so clear! Fantastic.

From The Spinney Hill Grandstand for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Hi Harry:

Here is a link to images of your grandparents’ building:
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/thursday_november_11_2010_from_the_ron_ridolph_collection_the_annex_to_peti

Howard

From From the Ron Ridolph Collection: Images of the Long Island Motor Parkway

Please help me to find out more about my Grandfather, Andrew C. Balfour, Sr. who was hired by the Whitney’s to be their chauffeur and mechanic in Oyster Bay out of New Orleans in the 1900’s.  He was about 21. It was said that he was the “first chauffeur” in New Orleans and he was a mechanic.  We have a photo of grandpa seated in car 11 of the Vanderbilt Cup Race in his chauffeur’s attire.  I have a number of Oyster Bay photos.

From Calling All Vanderbilt Cup Race Families

Thanks to all for their memories of Henry Austin Clark, Jr. and the Long Island Automotive Museum!

Enjoy,

Howard

From What was the Long Island Automotive Museum?

Fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing them.

From A Request from the Son of the Winner of the First Motor Parkway Race: Herb Lytle

Hi Bob:

The photos were taken on North Hempstead Turnpike (now Northern Boulevard) in the vicinity of Valley Road (now Community Drive).

Enjoy,

Howard

From The Spinney Hill Grandstand for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

Howard,

Is this right on the outskirts of Great Neck? Flushing / No. Hempstead Turnpike, is that now Northern Boulevard? I ask because I grew up in that area and I think I know where this is. I believe there’s a shopping center on the other side of that pond - or was the last time I was there.

From The Spinney Hill Grandstand for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race

From Chris:

Met you on Sunday Howard. Cars look great and that Black Beast runs awesome lap after lap.

From Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast

My grandparents owned the annex building park lake resthome

From From the Ron Ridolph Collection: Images of the Long Island Motor Parkway

From Dennis Mamchur:

Great!  I wish I was there. I was honored when Janet Guthrie presented me with a 1st place award at the 2009 Eastern Concours with my 1935 Triumph Southern Cross.  It was indeed a thrill.  Thank you for all the work you do in keeping the Vanderbilt Club Races alive.  Dennis Mamchur

From Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast

Great!  I wish I was there. I was honored when Janet Guthrey presented me with a 1st place award at the 2009 Eastern Concours with my 1935 Triumph Southern Cross.  It was indeed a thrill.  Thank you for all the work you do in keeping the Vanderbilt Club Races alive.  Dennis Mamchur

From Q & A with an Expert: The Facts on Vanderbilt Cup Race Winner Victor Hémery

From Tim:

Not only do I really enjoy your Vanderbilt site, I’m in the first 20 seconds of Jeff Payne’s film as TR goes by in the ALCO.
A grand moment…..............................for TR and you of course.

From Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast

That Creedmore Spur bridge was gone long before the 70s. But the embankment to the bridge remained as a steep hill crest on both sides of Jericho. It was leveled and spruced up in the late 60s. The spur is now a parking lot running from Jericho right to the fence of John Lewis School on Tyson. the cement silos midway up the spur are Floral Park landmarks. The long gone tracks of the spur continued to appear on some Hagstrum maps for years as a way for the map company to prove that someone had plagerized their map research.

The bridge-hill is still rather pronounced on the north side of Jericho at Little Neck Parkway.
Bummed I can’t go to your night with the Historical Sociaety in my town of FP. My brother Dennis should be there.

From Then & Now: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course in Floral Park

From Charles M:
Bete noir was fantastic last week.

From Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast

Sincere thanks to all who attended the car show on Saturday & Sunday, both car owners and spectators. Special thanks to Seamus Keane and the staff and volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Our Classic Car Club Region is only a year old, and a lot of effort went into planning to try to make it a fun experience for all. The smiles on the faces of those present made it all worth it.
Walt Gosden

From Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast

I wanted to thank everyone for a great weekend at the last Vanderbilt.  I cant wait to see the Pictures from the photographer…  I would love to get more involved and possibly do more events..
Sincerely,
  Vincent Maida
  Maida Racing

From Pioneering Driver Janet Guthrie Rides In the Alco Black Beast