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From The Alco Black Beast at the First Indy 500 Race

Hi Howard : I have enjoyed the book and the postings on this site . I have two questions for you . First, I think the photo of the Great Neck Lodge is terrific, but I cannot get oriented . From where was the photo taken, and is the LIMP to right of the lodge in the photo ? Also, where would Lakeville Road be in relation to the lodge as shown in the photo, and where would the LIMP bridge over Lakeville Road be situated ? Second, you mentioned, in response to a different question from someone else, that “ruins” of the LIMP exist on the grounds of the farmhouse west of Little Neck Parkway . I have searched that area exhaustively, but have not found any evidence of the LIMP on that property or at any other site on the land between Little Neck Parkway and Commonwealth Blvd . Would you be so kind as to direct me to the location of those ruins ? Thanks and regards, Neal Baker

From Great Neck Historical Society Presentation on Thursday, June 11, 2009

Hi Huntley and Ken:

The right-of-way of the Motor Parkway (west of Little Neck Parkway) is in parking lot of the Queens County Farm Museum http://www.queensfarm.org/. The LIMP right-of-way on the east side of Little Neck Parkway is 74th Avenue. There are no remaining traces of the Motor Parkway from Winchester Boulevard to Little Neck Parkway.

Here is a Google Map link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode;=&q=74th+Avenue+and+Little+Neck+Parkway&sll=40.748411,-73.71897&sspn=0.007055,0.010986&ie=UTF8&ll=40.748411,-73.71897&spn=0.007055,0.010986&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A&layer=c&cbll=40.746877,-73.718964&panoid=__vnxy4QexjJO4vtpGAa6A&cbp=12,270,,0,27.5

Enjoy,

Howard

From The Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Over Little Neck Parkway in Queens

I appreciate the positive comments. Lime Rock Park was great fun. Bob, thanks for arranging the worker rides.

Howard

From Black Beast Wins Its Class at 2009 Lime Rock Car Show

Congrats!

From Black Beast Wins Its Class at 2009 Lime Rock Car Show

thanks for your dogged research.  now I gotta try to see what is there today??

Ken Wiebke

From The Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Over Little Neck Parkway in Queens

Hi Howard,

Considering all the beautiful cars that were there, this is a major achievement. It justifies all the hard work by you and John to make the ALCO a winner once again.

Congratulations! It is well deserved.

John Tures

From Black Beast Wins Its Class at 2009 Lime Rock Car Show

I was glad to see you at Lime Rock Most likely I will be Chief Steward next year.  I would be delighted to have you do worker rides again. I hope you can make more than 3 laps..Thanks again !
Bob Melhado

From Black Beast Wins Its Class at 2009 Lime Rock Car Show

Howard—

Congratulations as well, but what’s a “Properly” Vintage Race Car?  And were there any improper ones in sight?

From Black Beast Wins Its Class at 2009 Lime Rock Car Show

I had the pleasure of meeting her at an SAE Washington, D.C. Section meeting many years ago. Wondered what ever happened to her.

From A Note from a Racing Legend: Janet Guthrie

Wonderful! That photo is a year older than I am. Makes me feel a bit younger!

Huntley Perry

From The Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Over Little Neck Parkway in Queens

That’s an outstanding testimonial, Howard. Congratulations.

From A Note from a Racing Legend: Janet Guthrie

Congratulations!

From Black Beast Wins Its Class at 2009 Lime Rock Car Show

Excellent, glad you enjoyed the short clips.

From Video "Black Beast at the 2009 Vanderbilt Cup Centennial Celebration"

Thanks for all the positive comments. The “Black Beast” will definitely return to Eagles Nest.

Howard

From "The Black Beast" Visits the Vanderbilt Museum

Tom:

Fantastic! I really appreciate the videos.

I have placed all three videos on one page:

http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/wednesday_september_2_2009_video_black_beast_at_the_2009_vanderbilt_centenn

From Newsday Article "Black Beast Returns" for the 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial

Howard:

  I am so grateful for your efforts and endeavors with your site. It completes my journey after the discovery of the LIMP and all related subjects.  Please keep going and all the best with your discoveries and endeavors!!!!  If you need any type of assistance, always there for you as you well know from my previous communications etc….

  Wishing you well always,  Ron Ridolph

From "The Black Beast" Visits the Vanderbilt Museum

Nice to see you again Howard. Very good day indeed.
I shot this short video clip of your first run. Was great to see this car and learn more about it. A special car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpzTD-Vvys0&NR=1

From Newsday Article "Black Beast Returns" for the 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial

Howard
  Thanks for coming and sharing the car with the visitors at the Vanderbilt that day.Mark Dill is right your picture does look like a brochure. I hope the Vanderbilt museum and the ALCO with Howard and John can become regular visitors to the courtyard of Willy K.——it was a treat
        Thanks again
          Noel Gish

From "The Black Beast" Visits the Vanderbilt Museum

I love that photo, too. Looks like something out of a brochure.

From "The Black Beast" Visits the Vanderbilt Museum