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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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Second thoughts. Methinks the captions of “Lancia finishing the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race ahead of Tracy’s Locomobile” and “Tracy driving the Locomobile pass {sic} the parked Lancia” may have been swapped [“past”, by the way]. Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: Clearing the 1905 Course for Vincenzo Lancia's #4 FIAT
Hey Peter, that megaphone looks heavy!
From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: Clearing the 1905 Course for Vincenzo Lancia's #4 FIAT
Beautiful. Would love to attend one day. (Son had the opportunity once.) Thank you.
From Hold the Date: Tucker 1044 Open House on Sunday, February 24, 2019
Congratulations Howard! It’s a great show in a beautiful setting. Hope to see it again soon. Enjoy!
From Hold the Date: Tucker 1044 Open House on Sunday, February 24, 2019
Terrific job done by Ellyn organizing this event - so many moving parts which I was glad to be a part of. And a shout out to Bobby for his work before and during the event.
I especially liked being able to combine two passions of mine - the Motor Parkway and Amateur Radio. And while atmospheric conditions were not ideal for ham radio, contacts were made with hams in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and NY.
It was great seeing the community involved and the support provided by the police in all three counties. And what a dedication ceremony! Bravo!
From Updated: The 6th Annual "Motor Parkway Sunday Drive to Lake Ronkonkoma" A Big Success
A memorable day in Motor Parkway history. Fantastic work by all!
From Updated: The 6th Annual "Motor Parkway Sunday Drive to Lake Ronkonkoma" A Big Success
This is a fantastic antic car for all kind of car collectors. I really love this car for his historical value.
From The Alco Black Beast Roars at the Malba Field & Marine Classic Car Show in Queens
Yay! I got something right. Sam - you cracked me up.
From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: Clearing the 1905 Course for Vincenzo Lancia's #4 FIAT
Guessing, the #4 looks closest to the 120hp Fiat driven by Vincenzo Lancia in the 1905 VCR race. This photo must’ve been taken before Lancia’s accident with Walter Christie during lap 4. As expected, Lancia took the lead early in the race. Perhaps they used his Fiat, the crowds favorite car, to announce the start of the race by the Mineola grandstand. If correct, Lancia is driving, Mechanician Alissa is sitting on the rear spare tire, and in the passenger seat with bull horn is NOT Willie K. Curious to know if anything above is correct.
From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: Clearing the 1905 Course for Vincenzo Lancia's #4 FIAT
Thank you for the news from Rita V Hesse Chairperson Williston Park Historical Committee N Y
From Town of North Hempstead History News (Updated: September 11, 2018)
Not only do these posts satisfy my LIMP, auto, and LI history interests, they also strike home every so often, especially since I’ve lived in Mineola and Westbuty, only blocks from the LIMP and VCR RsoW. I’ve spent many hours in the Bach BSS, on my own, with my kids and their cousins, and with my grandkids, and never realized the connection. [Funny, I got my own BSS from Adelphi!] Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #39 Solved: Louis Chevrolet's Fatal Crash in the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This was a great time even with the weather issues. I loved seeing the old cars (1908 RR and Model A club cars) and meeting some of the HAMs. Saw some interesting mobile radio tech.
Hope someone posts some pictures, maybe he took shots of some of the more modern older cars.
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Howard Kroplick
Wonderful event. Please send your jpegs to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for reposting.
From Celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Long Island Motor Parkway on Sunday, October 7, 2018
My son Christopher and I enjoyed this event entirely! The Ham Operators are true professionals. Couldn’t help but smile upon the classics arrival in Ronkonkoma ( Alco included ). Ellyn Okvist’s words of dedication are a testament to her passion.
From Celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Long Island Motor Parkway on Sunday, October 7, 2018
I have no opinion about the marker, but I do have a boyhood recollection of “knowing” that it was George Robertson who drove “Lindy” to the airport that morning.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Polls (Latest Poll: April 13, 2026)
#4 Fiat driven by Vincenzo Lancia at the grandstands at the 1905 or 1906 Cup race, but that’s all I have.
From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: Clearing the 1905 Course for Vincenzo Lancia's #4 FIAT
The text for the 1938 Chrysler Limosine built for Mrs. Walter Chrysler states the engine is a 324 cubic inch V-8, but I think that is an error as I think the engine is probably a flat head straight eight. Otherwise a great article and congratulations to Howard.
Joe
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Howard Kroplick
Good catch Joe!
From The Classic Car Magazine Cover Story: "A Chrysler for the Mrs."
Identify the Vanderbilt Cup Race and the location of the image: 1905 VCR, Mineola Grandstand
Identify the race car and the three people in the race car.: Fiat #4. Inside car could be driver Vincenzo Lancia, Mechanician Alissa, and Willie K?
Provide an explanation on what is happening in the photo. After an accident b
between Lancia and another car, spectators came onto the track. Probably warning people to stay off track. Another possibility is taking an injured driver or mech. to see Dr.
From Mystery Foto #40 Solved: Clearing the 1905 Course for Vincenzo Lancia's #4 FIAT
In reading the article a mentioning of the engine ‘324-cid V-8’ really? an error, straight eight!
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Howard Kroplick
Good catch!
From The Classic Car Magazine Cover Story: "A Chrysler for the Mrs."
The factory pose in between 2 new Tucker cars is the real gem: a throwback to the post-war era (I was 2). Enjoyed that photo - looks like the suit my father wore to work every day at his NYC office!
From Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Program: The Birth & Legacy of the Tucker 48
Nice presentation—thanks
KJHarris
From The Classic Car Magazine Cover Story: "A Chrysler for the Mrs."
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