Vanderbilt Cup Races

What better place to maintain the legacy of racing on LI and the Motor Parkway.  Definitely a no brainer.

From Film: "Willie K's Eagle Nest Mansion"and a Request for Feedback

As a kid, I always enjoyed visiting Mr. Clark’s auto collection and getting a ride on the antique fire engines through the woods at the rear of the property. Probably even more fun was the opportunity of poking through the storage buildings and the unrestored stuff stored outside. One of the cars that was relegated to the “junk yard” was a 4-cylinder Dodge Brothers sedan (?) that had the rear body removed and converted into a farm truck. As I recall, it had a 1947 license plate. I bought the Dodge from Mr. Clark for $20 and he personally delivered it to my home in Riverhead for another $25. I did manage to get it running.

From More on the Long Island Automotive Museum

Hi Walter:

Thanks for the insight! Much appreciated.

Howard

From More on the Long Island Automotive Museum

Hi Jan:

Thanks for the heads-up. Give it another try.

Howard

From The Bridgehampton Race Circuit...Today

Can I enter and bring my 1968 Amx?
Brian
516 983 6648

From Great Neck Record " Plaza Autofest/Street Festival Oct.11"

I’m stand next to the owner of the last two micheal sperrazza he now lives in Virginia

From The 1911 Breese Racer

I too believe the property is still in the Clark family. I had many great times at the museum with Austin (he always referred to himself as Austin, not Austie)as did Walter McCarthy. We had great lunches at John Duck’s restaurant, and were well lubricated by the time we left at the end of the day. Austin was a loyal friend and had a wicked sense of humor.

From More on the Long Island Automotive Museum

A Long Island Auto Racing and the Long Island Motor Parkway Museum are long overdue for Long Island! Let’s make it happen.

From Film: "Willie K's Eagle Nest Mansion"and a Request for Feedback

October 11th 2009 Will be going down in the history books, when Great Neck Autofest and Street Festival will be hosting the “Black Beast”. I am looking forward in meeting the owner, and to actually see automotive history on that day. I will be showing my 1966 burgundy Pontiac GTO, there as well. looking forward for a great day. Hope to see you all, and DON’T FORGET THE CAMERAS! 
          Thank you John Hotetz

From Great Neck Plaza Promotes Next Week's Autofest/Festival

Could not open videos on my PC, very frustrating.
Great job on the Bridge, unable to make it yesterday unfortunately.

From The Bridgehampton Race Circuit...Today

Cannot open videos on my PC which is very frustrating.  Can you try to send me directly.
I owned Frank Dominianni’s ‘62 Corvette #69, SCCA BP Natnl Champ in 1964.  Frank ran this race in 1963 & 1964, not 1965 I believe.  I have Dave Friedman photos.  Retired car after 1966 (won warmup race at Bridge before CanAm).  I bought it in 1970, owned for 32 yrs, vintage raced.

Jan Hyde

From Video "The 1965 Vanderbilt Cup Race at the Bridgehampton Race Circuit"

Hi Peter:

Great to hear from you again! I am pleased that you enjoyed the film. If you wish to have better copies of any of the images of your grandfather used in the film, please send me an email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .

Enjoy,

Howard

From Film "Old 16 Locomobile"

Hi Jim:

Probably due to aerodynamics, most of these racers did not use their fenders during the race. While on its way to various events, Peter and Jerry Helck usually placed the fenders on “Old 16” to protect the racer on the road.

Howard

From Film "Old 16 Locomobile"

I was told it was on about a 9 acre parcel by an RE agent. Perhaps it is still in the clark family?

From More on the Long Island Automotive Museum

Some great footage here! I pass it everyday. It is a shame. And wow look at all that nice open land, back all those years.

From Film "The Long Island Automotive Museum"

Nice film!  You have included some pictures of my Grandfather George Robertson that I have not seen before.  Thanks!

From Film "Old 16 Locomobile"

Thanks, Betty.

Howard

From Vanderbilia: The 1910 Cole Plaque

Thanks for all the good memories. Ken, here is a link to see that bus one more time:

http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/tuesday_september_29_2009_more_on_the_long_island_automotive_museum

Enjoy,

Howard

From Film "The Long Island Automotive Museum"

We lived in Ridgewood had a bungalow in E Hampton in the 50’s and 60 and recall as a kid seeing “old cars” when we drove past. In particular there was a 5th avenue bus displayed on one day. Regret my mom and pop never stopped to take a look. Agree w the sentiments expressed that this is part of Long Island heritage and some effort as restoration is desirable.  Beyond that in the category of “field of dreams’ can’t something be done w say the Calverton property so dirt bikes and ATV can be enjoyed w perhaps a venue for using cars like the Black Beast.
Lastly in the 1948 shots all the ordinary cars of that era would be more or less collectable today ..

From Film "The Long Island Automotive Museum"

Howard,
You made a nice movie of Old 16. Some of these pictures show Old 16 with fenders and some without. I have seen pictures showing the car racing with only a fender brace (no fender) on the right side, drivers side. Do you have any idea why? Has the car ever appeared with only one fender?
Jim

From Film "Old 16 Locomobile"