Vanderbilt Cup Races

Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for posting those wonderful aerials!

Ken

From The Amazing Fairchild Aerials of Long Island

Howard,
I may not comment on all of the articles you gift us with but I read them all and appreciate the indepth details you provide on these fascinating topics…Thanks !

From Then & Now Update: Ronkonkoma Lodge (1923-2012)

Howard, Excellent! ... and I bet your SAG card is in the mail.

From Film "The Black Beast in the Finale of "Men Who Built America"

Doclair Jerry:

just wanted to thank you for all the storm updates…..your newsletter was a lifesaver..

From Latest Update: The Hurricane Sandy Benefit Car Show to be Held This Sunday, November 25th in Commack

Howard, if you or any of your readers are interested, David Greenlees over on http://www.theoldmotor.com, posted a picture of my grandmother in the Folwell’s first car, a 1906 Packard Model 24. To find the picture and caption, simply go to The Old Motor web site and type in the name Folwell in the Search box.

From Women and Automobiles in the Early 1900s

Tom C:

Being a Ronkonkoma native, the information on the toll lodge near Rosevale Avenue was fascinating.  Next time I’m on the Island, I look forward to checking out the house.

Thanks,

From Then & Now Update: Ronkonkoma Lodge (1923-2012)

Andy H:

Howard:
When I worked at a building on Motor Parkway, I drove by the lodge/home one day and I couldn’t understand why it didn’t line up with the parkway lane.  I thought the parkway turned north but now I know, they moved the home!

BTW – I thought you did a great job as a ‘silent extra’ in the MWB America series.  Add that one to the amazing list of experiences you have had since bringing the Beast back to America!  What a ride!

From Then & Now Update: Ronkonkoma Lodge (1923-2012)

Wonderful.

From Film "The Black Beast in the Finale of "Men Who Built America"

This was a thrill !!  Loved watching and taking photos as the “parade of autos” came through the park and again down Motor Pkwy hill in Ronkonkoma. Our daughter Jennifer is in love with the Black Beast . My husband Steve rode in one of the cars and was beyond happy. Thank you to all who participated in this very special experience.

From Video "The Black Beast Takes a "Sunday Drive" on the Queens "Motor Parkway" Greenway

I remember this bridge well. As a child, in the 80,s I would frequently visit this structure as well as “Dead Man’s Curve” In my hometown of Bethpage. t was so strange to see it in the middle of a wooded section of the park. I later worked at the OBVR and became more interested in the parkway. It was from the many visitors here “hunting” for clues that I figured out the purpose of the bridge. I am happy to see that 25+ years later the Parkway is finally getting more recognition! I was sad when I went back to this site in the 90,s to find they had removed a piece of the parkway history.

From Then & Now: The Botto Farmway Bridge in Bethpage State Park

Thanks for sharing Howard!  And thanks for taking a dive for the sake of historical accuracy.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Petra Hoebel (Line Producer “Men Who Built America”):

The race looked so good. You were amazing 😊

From Film "The Black Beast in the Finale of "Men Who Built America"

I never knew about the 1960 Roosevelt Raceway races.  If anyone has more information, programs or posters, I’d love to see them.
Thank you, Tom Cotter

From The 1960 Cornelius Vanderbilt Cup Race at Roosevelt Raceway, Westbury, NY

Syd:

It was wonderful!!!

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Erin:

I love this series! 😊

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Jan, that was me! The segment was filmed at Old Bethpage Village Restoration in July 2012.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Jan:

Was that you driving?  Where was the shoot.  Can I believe all that Rockefeller, Morgan, Carnegie stuff?

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Good thing you didn’t change history, Howard.  Otherwise, the Suzuki company might still be making cars for US consumption. Phew!  Good work slowing down.

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Gorden:

thank you i enjoyed so much and love this channel also this was the channel that predicted our weather patterns that we see today

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"

Lois:

We loved watching you on TV!! You are a star!! Remind me to get your autograph! I

From Behind the Scenes: The Finale of the History Channel's "Men Who Built America"