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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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Thanks for the comments! The PAL 1908 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race posters are both beauties.
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/saturday_january_24_2009_the_1908_vanderbilt_cup_race_poster
Unfortunately, I don’t know of any large reproductions of the posters currently available.
I would purchase them also!!
Howard
From The Official Poster for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Howard,
Add me to the list, I would love to purchase a copy of the poster. Thanks for all the great information.
-Dave
From The Official Poster for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Howard:
I would also be interested in purchasing a print of the 1910 poster. Thanks again for all you do.
Be well,
Tom
From The Official Poster for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Dear Howard,
Has anyone thought of making large prints of the 1910 poster? I’d love to buy one. Would frame it and hang it in a place of honor along with other such auto racing and Lancia posters we have in our house.
Sincerely,
Jim Steerman
From The Official Poster for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Tony:
Thanks!
Howard
From 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race: Photos from the Nassau County Division of Museum Services
Awesome. One of my favorite moments in life is the discovery of a brilliant new dimension in a friend. Bravo Chris !
From Film of the Week "A Real Fast Ride"- A Musical Tribute to William K. Vanderbilt Jr.
The next to the last photo is a low angle shot of Babe Stapp.
From 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race: Photos from the Nassau County Division of Museum Services
Very, very nice. Thank you.
I did not realize that Willie K. lived so long and saw the evolution of the auto from those days in the early 1900’s to the 1940’s.
From Film of the Week "A Real Fast Ride"- A Musical Tribute to William K. Vanderbilt Jr.
Very much enjoy seeing these old time pictures! Thanks!
From 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race: Photos from the Nassau County Division of Museum Services
Do we know who the mechanic was that rode with Willie K. on his Number 1 Mercedes?
From Film "Willie K. Driving in the 1905 Ormond-Daytona Beach Automobile Races"
It is my belief that the pilot should be where the ground breaking ceremony took place. It is the most appropriate spot given the historical significance it holds.
From Opportunity to Provide Input on the Motor Parkway Trail
More great stuff - thanks HK
From Film "Willie K. Driving in the 1905 Ormond-Daytona Beach Automobile Races"
Howard, The Parkway bridge over Marcus Ave. largely determined Northern State Parkway would go under the Motor Parkway. Al
From The Northern State Motor Parkway Bridge in Lake Success
Hi Andy:
Thanks for helping to put the book into its second printing!!
Howard
From "The Long Island Motor Parkway" & "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island" Sell Out
I had no idea his son was still alive!
From A Request from the Son of the Winner of the First Motor Parkway Race: Herb Lytle
USMINICLUB (new Mini coopers)
april 11th photo oddities scavenger hunt
april 18th Mini Club Poker Run
see the usminiclub.us for info
From April 2010 Long Island Automotive Events Update
Very interesting. I’m looking for another car - but the $2.225 million is a bit beyond my reach. Keep up the good work.
From Austin Clark, Joe Tracy, Otis Chandler and the 1904 Sports Touring Mercedes
Thank you for this video. Yesterday, March 29th, I sent out a request for information about Tazio Nuvolari for a presentation I will be making sometime in the future at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, N.Y. If anyone out there has links or information to share, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, Joe
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From Film "1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race"
Hi Walter:
Great job! Thanks!
Is it possible to link the registration number seen in the side headlight with the owner’s name?
Enjoy,
Howard
From Never Before Published Vanderbilt Cup Race Photos from a 1904 A.L.A.M. Scrapbook
Howard: I am hugely impressed with your answer to Hawley’s great, great grandaughter!
From A Family Member Seeks Information on a 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Driver Edward Hawley
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