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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Is Gene’s plate dated? Al
From The National Highway Association's #25 Motor Parkway License Plate
If my memory serves me correctly, Peter Helck told me the conditions attached to his acquiring “old 16” were first that he drove it at least once a year and second that he NEVER restored the car.
From Old 16 Locomobile: The 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Winner
Walter, thanks they are posted on today’s blog.
Howard
From The Vanderbilt Cup On Long Island in 1933
Mitch:
I tried!! We need CSI to take this mystery.
Howard
From The Motor Parkway House in Central Park (Bethpage) Updated: June 25, 2014
Hi Ellie:
I look forward to seeing you there!
Howard
From Great Neck Historical Society Presentation on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Hi Steve:
I was surprised that monorail technology was available in the early 1900s. The video of Schwebebahn in Germany is amazing.
Howard
From The Proposed Motor Parkway Monorail in Queens
Howard, fascinating as usual! Any chance that you can identify the letters that are partly hidden by the trees? That could give a clue. How high-res is your scan?
From The Motor Parkway House in Central Park (Bethpage) Updated: June 25, 2014
Of course…this is extremely similar to the Monorail that was built and used at the 64/65 New York Worlds Fair. One of the few suspended monorails ever done as most sit On the track - ala the Seattle World’s fair Monorail that is still in service today
From The Proposed Motor Parkway Monorail in Queens
I am looking forward to the presentation on June 11. I have read both of your books, which are quite fascinating.
From Great Neck Historical Society Presentation on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Hi Howard, I will send you a few photos of a Vanderbilt Cup sighting a few years ago. Regards, Walter
From The Vanderbilt Cup On Long Island in 1933
That Joe Tracy was a thoughtful man is shown by the fact that he was a RETIRED race driver in 1908. He would live another half century and his grave is on Long Island.
HR
From Guy Frost's Favorite Vanderbilt Cup Race Photo
I think this was EMRA’s claim to fame re the V. Cup copyright and I think it was not renewed by Champ Car, which no longer exists.
From A CART Vanderbilt Cup Sighting in 2007
Hi Scott:
Thanks for the feedback on VanderbiltCupRaces.com .
Howard
From The Elusive Bridges of the Motor Parkway
I cannot get enough of the info and pics on the LIMP. This site is a great source for all of this. Thank you for taking the time to present this great part of history. I’ve been fascinated with the LIMP for about 2 years now and have gone out on my own expeditions to find bridges and old RoW areas that you can still walk and explore. It’s like having our own “Route 66” of Long Island. Keep up the great work!!!
From The Elusive Bridges of the Motor Parkway
Hi Jim:
Thanks for your comment!
Your grandfather Al Poole can be seen at the same Hairpin Turn in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race film acting as the mechanician for Joe Tracy in the Locomobile.
http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/1906_vanderbilt_cup_race_video
Enjoy,
Howard
From The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
You were right, Howard.
I smiled. Thanks.
Art
From OT: This video will make you smile
Roosevelt Field date is confirmed and the Museum date is only subject to negotiation of the onerous rental fee. We really need sponsors and vendors for both these events.
From 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events
Howard,
Your stewardship of this part of our American History is nothing short of excellent. It is hard to express thanks for bringing these videos to so many of us who share in this history of auto racing.
Thank you.
Jim Poole
From The most dramatic image of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Is there a event at Roosvelt field too?????
JIM
From 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events
Bob:
I agree with you.. and so do most historians.
Howard
From World's Oldest Car for Sale?
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