Vanderbilt Cup Races

Thomas #4
Gustave Caillois - an interesting Frenchman who said he didn’t want to finish 1st (he ultimately didn’t even finish) and who used a “dog cutter” to eliminate animals who wandered on the race course. 
1906 American Elimination Trial
Finished 7th. Retired with magneto problems on lap 6.

From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer

Can’t wait for the movies, all different angle’s, all the old drivers, winners, pomp and circumstance. Please submit all of everybody’s historical records, videos and show us these darn races “we” never got to see. This is going to be great!
P.S. I’m not excited at all.

From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?

Headlights???

From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?

Interesting stuff… the cars seem too low, Some of the tires too fat. Some of the cars are lacking a mecanician. And the helmets?????? AI can be fooled I believe.

From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?

Better than most AI I’ve seen Most of it is pretty bad JeRita

From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?

Interesting content and great photos.

From How does Artificial Intelligence view the Vanderbilt Cup Races?

Have been to Howard’s Garage to see his car collection a couple of times.
I really enjoyed watching both episodes of Guy’s with Rides.
Howard has an amazing collection of automobiles and we are very fortunate that he shares it with us, at open house’s, car shows and online.
Howard tells the story about each car in his collection.
Well done videos, worth watching.

From ‘Guys With Rides’ YouTube Channel Interviews Howard Kroplick About His Car Collection Part 2

The Frontenac team had teething problems in 1916 with the brand new cars, but won a number of races from 1917-1919.  Sadly the 500 was cancelled in ‘17 & “18.

From Mystery Friday Foto #41 Solved: Louis Chevrolet at Indy

That’s the #4 Thomas Racer with Gustave Caillois driving and Marcel Pouxe as the mechanician. They participated in the 1906 American Elimination Trial placing 7th having left the race during lap 6 with magneto problems. Consequentially, they did not qualify to enter the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. In the photo, it looks like they have just arrived at the garage behind Krug’s Hotel in Mineola which was the Thomas headquarters that year.

From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer

THE RACER WAS A THOMAS AUTOMOBILE
THE DRIVER WAS GUSTAVE CAILLOIS
THE RACE WAS THE 1906 AMERICAN ELIMINATION TRIAL
THE CAR AND DRIVER RETIRED ON THE 6TH LAP WITH MAGNETO PROBLEMS

From Mystery Friday Foto #43 Solved: Gustave Caillois driving his Vanderbilt Racer

I would like to know if Jack Greenland’s 1929 Model A Ford Town Car is still exists and being driven these days. I would also like to know exactly where the car is now. If anyone knows this information I would much appreciate it. I had the privilege to ride in this car when I was a young boy and also helped Jack in maintaining the vehicle by checking fluids and polishing before a parade or show.

From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum: Ford Town Cars

Thank you, I appreciate it! But unfortunately that must be for desktop computer only, as when I click the link it takes me to Nassau county parcel information with no ability to click on anything to change the view. Damn iPhone!!

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

Eddie Murray - the Nassau County map link—> https://lrv.nassaucountyny.gov/map/.
On the right side labeled “Layers”, click for 1926. If the link doesn’t work here, copy and paste the link on any internet browser. You’ll have access to all Nassau during 1926

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

I love the old newspaper clippings! Hey Howard Where’d you get the early aerial of lake success? I would love to look at the rest of the area! Thanks.

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

As a friend of Errol Flynn, McEvoy appeared as an uncredited actor in two films but became known as a scandalous “man of mystery”.  You never know who you’ll find driving in a Vanderbilt Cup Race.

From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy

Frederick McEvoy
Maserati 6CM
Vanderbilt Cup Race, Roosevelt Raceway, 1936
McEvoy was born in Austrailia - the flag is that of Australia. 
McEvoy had a sketchy background as noted here: 
https://olympstats.com/2014/04/02/olympic-bio-of-the-day-freddie-mcevoy/

From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy

Great articles from the past. I thoroughly enjoy them Art. Enjoy time with your granddaughter.

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

Congratulations Art on the arrival of your granddaughter. That’s a most precious event to ever happen. Congrats to you and family!

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1924 - 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway

Mystery Foto #42… The driver is Fredrick McEvoy. (Suicide Freddy) The car is a Maserati entered in the Vanderbilt Cup Races held at Roosevelt Raceway on Long island, 1936, Freddy finishing in sixth place.
Freddy was originally from Australia thus the flag shown on the car.,,

From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy

That’s Frederick Joseph McEvoy, also known as “Suicide Freddie”, in the #12 Maserati Special 6CM. McEvoy finished 6th in this car at the 1936 George Vanderbilt Cup Race on October 12, 1936 at the new Roosevelt Raceway track. McEvoy was born in Australia so the Australian flag was on the side of his racer. Interestingly, McEvoy won a bronze medal earlier that same year at the winter Olympics as the driver for the British 4-man bobsled team. See attached photo.

From Mystery Friday Foto #42 Solved; 1936 Vanderbilt Cup Driver Freddy McEvoy