Vanderbilt Cup Races

Interesting series, Howard.

From Then & Now: The Hairpin Turn in Old Westbury

Who was the driver of the #9 car in the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race? This may be the same car in the cover photo of Automobile Racing, Fifth Edition, by Ray F. Kuns.

From The Great Tazio Nuvolari in the 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Race

If I remember correctly, the Locomobile factory was in Bridgeport, Connecticut. I grew up in Bridgeport and one could see the factory from Seaside Park, which boarded Long Island Sound. The last I head it was a shirt factory. I moved away from Bridgeport in 1951, so I don’t know if that factory building is still standing.

From Joe Tracy and Old 16's Last Great Victory

It seems unusual that there was a limit on the max weight. If there are weight limits, they are usually minimum weights.

From The Premier Vanderbilt Cup Racer that Never Raced

PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR E-MAIL LIST THANK YOU -IZZY

From Original Survey Maps of the Long Island Motor Parkway Discovered!

Hi Todd:

I will send you my best photos of the Mulford’s Lozier in the Vanderbilt Cup Race; he finished 10th in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race and won the 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race.

Enjoy,

Howard

From The Magnificent 1910 Lozier

Hi Klaus:

You can find the registration on the home page and this link: http://races.pmhclients.com/images/uploads/REGISTRATION_FORM_ROOSEVELT_2009.pdf

Howard

From 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events

Hi Mark:

I always thought it was Carl Fisher. It is likely the driver was George Weidley who designed the car.

Howard

From The Premier Vanderbilt Cup Racer that Never Raced

Hi David:

Thanks for the comment. My collection includes about eight original music sheets from the “The Vanderbilt Cup” musical.

Howard

From Hear the Star of the Broadway Musical "Vanderbilt Cup" Sing!

Art:

Thanks for the information. The residents who live on this strip oppose any development. Last year, I made a presentation to the Nassau County Planning Commission and strongly recommended that this area would make a perfect historical greenway park.

Enjoy,

Howard

From Film "The Levittown Vanderbilt Cup Race Grandstand"

Wow - what a find; can’t wait to see more!!!

From Original Survey Maps of the Long Island Motor Parkway Discovered!

Thanks for the Levittown clip, Howard.  As a Levittown resident, I’m keenly aware of the Grandstand area and go back every once in a while to keep tabs on what’s happening there.  Over the last few months I’ve found out that the developer that has been looking to put homes on the site for the last 20 years or so is at it again.  They would like to erect 4 homes on the Crocus Lane side of the grandstand area - I have friend who is a Town of Hempstead Councilman keeping tabs on it for me, and I hope to be notified when any zoning hearings are held.  Levittown has some special regulations that have to be approved before building (so as to keep the flavor of the suburbs), even outside of the Town regulations, so hopefully any development, even only 4 homes, will be blocked. 

This was taken from the Levittown Tribute back in Feb. ‘09:

“President Morrow also read a letter from attorney William Cohn, representing the Josato Company (formerly Terra Homes), asking the LPOA to arrange a special meeting at the Levittown Library with residents adjacent to the section of the Old Vanderbilt Motor Parkway near Crocus Lane to discuss the company’s new plans for building four houses on the property. All require variances for insufficient lot width. The company has unsuccessfully submitted various plans since 1984. The LPOA voted unanimously against this latest proposal at its Oct. 14, 2008 meeting. In this instance, as in the past, the variances again conflict with the standards set forth in Levittown’s unique zoning law, the “LPRD” (Levittown Planned Residence District). President Morrow advised that the LPOA would ask the library for this accommodation.”

From Film "The Levittown Vanderbilt Cup Race Grandstand"

Howard—I have the original sheet music of “Somewhere in the World” from The Venderbilt Cup as sung by Elsie Janis. There’s a nie B&W portrait of her on the front cover but, alas, no car illustrations at.
Cheers,
Dave Brownell

From Hear the Star of the Broadway Musical "Vanderbilt Cup" Sing!

Hi Peter;

Great to hear from you. We need to team up your Mustang with my 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350-H!

Howard

From Alco-6 Racer Captures a "Most Outstanding" Award at the Greenwich Concours D'Elegance

Hi, thank you for all..

Can you tell me the name of the wife of Harry Grant?

From Driver Profile: Harry Grant -Winner of the 1909 & 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races

Hi Pat:

Great to hear from you. Hope all is well in Florida.

I definitely would like to receive the photo. Please send it to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Enjoy,

Howard

From The Motor Parkway Bridge over Broad Hollow Road in Melville

Hi John:

The current engine in the restored Alco-6 Black Beast Racer is believed to be the one used in its last major race in the 1911 Elgin Trophy Race. The prior engine used in the Vanderbilt Cup Races was replaced just prior to the 1911 Indy 500 Race. I am not sure if the Elgin Race had the 600 cid max like the Vanderbilt Cup Races.

Thanks for sending the Greenwich photos! Much appreciated!!

Howard

From The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer Brochure for the Greenwich Concours

Hello Howard
I would like to attend/participate in the July 26 event at roosevelt field,and intend to bring newly restored and rare (4 roadworthy samples left in USA) 1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC Coupe with factory installed automatic transmission.
I will however be out of the country for a few weeks from 20 June and may not get a chance to submit my entry application until my return on 15 July. Can this message be acepted as myprovisionary entry?
Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards
Dr. Klaus W. Nielsen

From 2009 Vanderbilt Centennial Events

Hey Howard

Love your toy, mines a ‘65 Mustang convertible.

Want to trade???

Best,

Pete Bilella

From Alco-6 Racer Captures a "Most Outstanding" Award at the Greenwich Concours D'Elegance

Thanks for the comments.It was a fun event.

Howard

From Alco-6 Racer Captures a "Most Outstanding" Award at the Greenwich Concours D'Elegance