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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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I’m glad that I mentioned , you can only watch it on cablevision #27/727 if you have HD, because you added it in ( ). Now more people will know about it. Be back later
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
Thanks Howard. I was on the roll with this one, but just didn’t know which answer would be the right, so I had to mention something, so you would know what I was thinking about answering
From Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905
Such an obvious answer that I’m embarrassed that I was so lazy and didn’t look up the Stanley question on your site myself like I normally do!
Interesting stuff! Thanks Howard!
From Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905
Great episode, thanks!
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
This is the White steamer driven by Walter C. White with mechanician John Hantack during the Elimination Trial for the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup as well as during the main event itself. This would be the first and the last time that a steam racer would compete in a Vanderbilt Cup race. As the car is still numberless and the crew is not wearing a racing outfit, the date could be 22 September, the day before the trials. Possibly they are out for a test drive.
The car is photographed leaving from Bulls Head Hotel in Greenvale, where White had its headquarters. Between the spectators undoubtedly the owner of the Hotel, mr. Huwer, and possibly White’s financier, Clarence McKay.
I didn’t notice before that the car has an underslung chassis. Is this the first car having this? It certainly predates the American!
From Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905
Bull Run Inn, corner of Old Northern Blvd and Glen Cove Road.
Not sure about the rest.
-joe
From Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905
The episode was AWESOME! I really enjoyed it. Thank you Howard for the web site and for offering the Black Beast for us to see (and hear!) through out the year. Who else does that with a 1 of 1 race car!
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
Can’t seem to figure out which race that building was in, so that means I can’t give the date either, but I can say it was in 1905. Now for the bonus, that’s very difficult, you can’t see the people, even zoomed in at 400%
From Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905
Very nice to see it coming together! Of course, I’m guessing that those of us with cars that could use some of the same are a wee bit envious - however, we’re all learning a lot from this. Though I am wondering what my Packard 243 will need done for the rewiring I’m told it needs! 😊
From Chrysler's Chrysler Chronicle VIII: New Paint, Many Pieces
Are there any future showings of this episode? No TIVO slot the first time, just heard about the recent showing after being away.
Thanks!
Ron
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
Sep 23 – Oct 14, 1905.
40hp White Steamer #19 (chocolate cake car).
White Sewing Machine Co. (trucks, bicycles, roller skates, phonographs…)
Driver: Walter White (founder’s son).
Mechanician: Hantak.
Finished 13th of 19 racers (lap 5 engine trouble, lost tire in Westbury).
Non-gasoline racer to ever run in the Cup races.
N/NE at Bull’s Head Inn Corner (White Steamer headquarters in Greenvale).
Northern Blvd/Glen Cove Rd. (North Hemp Tpke/Back Rd.).
Heading south on Back Road.
Mr. And Mrs. Aloysius Huwer (owners).
In the mood for chocolate cake!
From Mystery Foto #58 Solved: The White Steamer at Bulls Head Corner in Greenvale in 1905
Wow! Very nice outcome. The body and doors need to be polished?!? They already look like glass!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Chronicle VIII: New Paint, Many Pieces
From: Bruce L:
Very impressed with Americarna! Great job
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
Awesome..! What a fun show…! Very nicely produced…. Great job and thanks for sharing the newsletter too…
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
Howard,
This is incredible! Also very exciting to see all of the car coming together.
Can’t wait to see the finished car. Of course, you can’t either.
Roger
From Chrysler's Chrysler Chronicle VIII: New Paint, Many Pieces
Wayyyy more than COOL !!
From Chrysler's Chrysler Chronicle VIII: New Paint, Many Pieces
More !!!
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
From Len M.
Saw the velocity Channel show this weekend—quite nicely done. Enjoy your newsletter immensely
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
From Ray:
I caught the show on Velocity last night and it was fantastic! You did a great job giving them just what they needed to make a fine TV show while bringing attention to the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Bravo!!
From Behind the Scenes: Velocity Channel's AmeriCarna Vanderbilt Cup Race Episode
From Robert R.
Chronicle. Absolutely spectacular, Howard.
From Chrysler's Chrysler Chronicle VIII: New Paint, Many Pieces
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