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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Steven, my website has additional info. regarding the location of the Motor Parkway with maps and pics. Feel free to take a look and contact me for more info.
Howard, hope you don’t mind me sharing here.
http://limparkway.webs.com/
From A Map of the Long Island Motor Parkway & Queens Historical Sites
Jean-Yves:
Good catch! The photos are now correct.
I have received many compliments on your website banner for VanderbiltCupRaces.com. Thanks, again!
Howard
From Starting Lineup- The 8 "N" Cars of the 1908 Nassau Sweepstakes
Hi Howard,
The picture show for #N6 (Cadillac) is actually the #N5 (Mitchell).
And the second picture for #N5 looks like the Cadillac #N6…(?) not sure, hard to say…
From Starting Lineup- The 8 "N" Cars of the 1908 Nassau Sweepstakes
Hi Jim:
Thanks for the memories!
Howard
From In Search of the Nassau Boulevard Toll Booth: Part III
Hi Andy:
Here is a link to the Then and Now for the Ronkonkoma Lodge:
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/wednesday_september_15_2010_then_and_now_tthe_ronkonkoma_lodge
Howard
From The Ronkonkoma Lodge in 1930
Hi Bob:
Thanks for the feedback. I will provide history on the logo this weekend.
Enjoy,
Howard
From Cradle of Aviation to Host Vanderbilt Race Centennial Exhibit in October
Love the new banner on the website!
From Cradle of Aviation to Host Vanderbilt Race Centennial Exhibit in October
Hello
In one of your pictures of Vanderbilt cup races you show a Christie car No17 as being the 1906 car is this correct? as I thought that the 1906 Christie was the first V4 racer can you confirm which is correct please.
i am in the process of writing an article for a car club magazine on J Walter Christie
Cheers for now
Denis
From Was the "Man in the Leopard Coat" the Inspiration for Jay Gatsby?
Hi Tom:
I had no idea. Many high-society spectators and friends of the Vanderbilts wore their lastest fashions at the races.
Howard
From Was the "Man in the Leopard Coat" the Inspiration for Jay Gatsby?
Is that the largest sting ray ever? wow.
From Film "William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s Eagle Nest Home"
Who did you originally think it was? Otherwise great to hear and identify the actual person. That is some coat!
From Was the "Man in the Leopard Coat" the Inspiration for Jay Gatsby?
Hi Larry:
How many cards do you have?
Howard
From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum (#1-6)
what are these cards worth?
From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum (#1-6)
I have the whole card collection and would like to sell please inform. Thank you
From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum (#1-6)
Simeone show is October 16 & 17 http://eleganceofspeed.com/
http://www.simeonefoundation.org/
From The Ronkonkoma Lodge in 1930
Wonderful piece of detective work, Howard. Great fun!
ROBERT
From Was the "Man in the Leopard Coat" the Inspiration for Jay Gatsby?
Great post, Interesting topic.
From Film "William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s Eagle Nest Home"
Hi Roger:
Thanks for the information. I have included details above.
Enjoy,
Howard
From News Updates and Long Island Car Shows & Events Schedule
Hi Andy:
I will post a Then and Now on the Ronkonkoma Lodge next week.
When is the Simeone automobilia show?
Enjoy,
Howard
From The Ronkonkoma Lodge in 1930
Hi John:
Thanks for the comment and feedback.
You are correct that was the Motor Parkway!
Enjoy,
Howard
From Then & Now: The Jericho Turnpike Motor Parkway Bridge and the Mineola Lodge
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